Category: Independent News

  • Christie to HUD: Approve fort plan

    BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Gov. Chris Christie has joined a growing chorus of state officials ratcheting up the pressure on Washington to approve the Fort Monmouth redevelopment plan. In a letter addressed to Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Christie calls for the agency to…

  • Victory is sweet for area bakers in ‘Dessert Wars’

    Hundreds turn out to sample, witness battle of the batters BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Contact Daniel Howley at [email protected]. Dessert lovers sample confections created by local bakeries for “Dessert Wars,” a bakery competition held May 24 at Branches in West Long Branch. ERIC SUCAR staff WEST LONG BRANCH — It was a battle to…

  • Literary journal penned by third-grade authors

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The third edition of Ravine Drive Elementary School’s literary magazine, “Listen to the Page,” features short stories written by third-grade students. MATAWAN — Third-graders at Ravine Drive Elementary School can consider themselves published authors through the school’s online literary magazine, “Listen to the Page.” The literary magazine program began this…

  • IN THE ARTS

    Three artists mix it up for spring “Skid Shack” by Paul Clark Middletown Main Library’s June art exhibit is titled “A Pleasant Spring Mix of Art,” featuring the works of local artists David Byrne, Paul Clark and John Lauricella. The exhibit will hang through June 29, and an artists’ reception will be 1-3 p.m. on…

  • Volunteers sought for summer seining June 11

    The Bayshore Regional Watershed Council is seeking volunteers to help seine and monitor water quality along the Bayshore region of Monmouth County on Saturday, June 11. Feel free to bring family and friends. On June 11, members of the watershed council will conduct the second Summer Seining Survey at four sites along Raritan Bay and…

  • State Fair to open at Meadowlands June 24

    Special promotions on tap to mark fair’s 25th year For its 25th anniversary year, State Fair Meadowlands will be treating fairgoers to brand-new entertainment during the 17-day event, running June 24 through July 10 at the New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the New Meadowlands Stadium, formerly Giants Stadium, in East Rutherford. State Fair Meadowlands is…

  • ‘At the Jersey Shore’

    Nora Marchese (top left) power-kicks a ball and Kathleen Connoly (bottom left) tries her skill at the Surf Sensation on June 3 during Field Day at the Leonardo Elementary School Field Day in Middletown. The event’s theme was “At the Jersey Shore,” with activities organized by parkway exits. JEFF GRANIT staff

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    William Horwath waits for the pins to fall on June 3 during the Leonardo Elementary School Field Day in Middletown, “At the Jersey Shore,” which featured activities with a Jersey Shore theme organized by parkway exits. More photos, page 39 and at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • E-tickets on the radar for drivers in Middletown

    Police would be equipped with electronic system BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer A n electronic ticketing system for motor vehicle offenses would increase safety, efficiency and accuracy, Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante said at the June 6 Township Committee meeting. Municipal Court Administrator Kathleen Colby said the township is talking with two companies that provide the…