Category: Independent News

  • Peace Corps volunteer shines America’s light overseas

    Michelle Miller’s mission in Moldova was to empower women, youth BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer Who trades a Manhattan apartment and all the comforts of the USA for an outhouse, cold showers and no cell phone? Moldovans celebrate their city of Cahul on an outdoor stage at the State University of Cahul. Women dressed in…

  • IN THE ARTS

    ‘Visions of Veterans’ reveals impact of war experiences Exhibit runs through Feb. 15 at Vietnam Era Educational Center BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ‘Visions of Veterans’ reveals impact of war experiences Exhibit runs through Feb. 15 at Vietnam Era Educational Center Sometimes, forgotten stories are finally told through art. And some of those stories…

  • Trio indicted for $2M theft in Union St. project

    FREEHOLD — A Monmouth County grand jury returned an eight-count indictment Dec. 8 charging Timothy Hurst, 53, of Middletown, Laurie Quinn, 50, of Middletown, and Kelly Rowe, 32, of Edison, with second-degree conspiracy to commit theft by deception. The three are also charged with the thirddegree crimes of forgery and uttering a forged instrument, as…

  • New year, new politics in Matawan

    Clifton named council president at Jan. 1 meeting BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer At the Jan. 1 Matawan Borough Council reorganization meeting, the borough ushered in the new year with two new council members, a new council president and the return of the former borough attorney. Pasquale Menna, of Menna, Supko and Nelson, Shrewsbury,…

  • Rain gardens to be topic of meeting

    HOLMDEL — Citizens for Informed Land Use will host a session on rain gardens at the next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Holmdel Senior/Community Center on Crawfords Corner Road, next to the Post Office. Gus DeBlasio, an associate with the engineering firm Maser Consulting and a certified irrigation contractor, will…

  • Photo

    FRANK GALIPO Participants braved frigid temperatures and gusty winds to join in the American Littoral Society’s traditional New Year’s Day walk through Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook on Jan. 1.

  • Abigail Adams to visit meeting

    The Monmouth County Historical Association has invited former first lady Abigail Adams to speak at its annual meeting to be held on Jan. 27 at the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown. Mrs. Adams’ (portrayed by Kim Hanley of The American Historical Theatre) presentation “Remember the Ladies…” will highlight her advocacy for independence and equality for all…

  • Trading places in Middletown

    Brightbill sworn in as mayor; Scharfenberger is deputy mayor BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Pamela Brightbill will be deleting a word from her title because the word deputy is no longer necessary in front of the title of mayor. Pamela Brightbill After being sworn in by former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie at Middletown’s annual reorganization…

  • Ice-skating Scouts plan a day at the rink

    Gold Award project melds scouting and skating BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer As the days grow shorter and Old Man Winter settles in, many people scale back their usual physical activities, but two Girl Scouts are helping to promote a favorite winter sport. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Youngsters and novice skaters take…