Category: Independent News
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Temple youths study values, social justice
Temple Shalom confirmation students at the L’Taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington, D.C. ABERDEEN — Eleven confirmation students from Temple Shalom will be joining over 300 temple youth from across the country to attend the L’Taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5. L’Taken, an intensive four days of study that focuses on…
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Walk to be held in memory of student
Courtney’s Butterfly Walk will raise funds for medical bills BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — This tight-knit community is coming together to remember a vibrant young resident in the wake of the tragic loss of her life. “When a life is taken too early, we need to pay our good deeds forward,” said…
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Hearing carried on ‘big blue house’ rezoning
Testimony will continue at Dec. 1 hearing BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The blue Victorian house on Main Street is a Matawan landmark MATAWAN — Additional testimony about the feasibility of converting the landmark Victorian house at 226 Main St. from a residence to office space was heard at the Nov. 3 Unified Planning/Zoning…
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Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger congratulates 2007-08 Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Brody Force (l-r) and Senior Vice Commander Charles Gallagher for VFW 2179’s receipt of the 2007-08 National Community Service Award. The award, sponsored by the VFW’s national headquarters, marks the post’s outstanding contributions to veterans and the community. Among other community services, the VFW was…
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Bayshore goes smoke-free
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Bayshore Community Hospital has joined the smoking ban bandwagon. “Our nonsmoking policy goes into effect Nov. 20 for the Great American Smokeout,” said Laurie Zalepka, public relations manager for the hospital. “We began by working with the American Cancer Society and we are launching a hospital-wide initiative…
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Halloween harriers
Clockwise from top: Runners sprint for the kickoff of the Aberdeen Haunted 5K and Family Fun Run held Oct. 26. Holmdel’s Martin Veilleux races to the finish line of the 5K. John Goley, of Old Bridge, strides toward the finish line. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff
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Conservation group nears fundraising goal
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Despite heavy downpours the day before and more predictions of inclement weather, 350 loyal supporters of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) made it out to Monmouth County’s Huber Woods Equestrian Center, Middletown, on Sept. 27 for the 31st annual dinner dance and fundraiser. This year’s theme was “The Home Stretch,”…
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Gold medalist pays visit to Hazlet school
Teacher’s winning essay garners new computers for students BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer ERIC SUCAR staff Kerri Walsh, who won two Olympic gold medals for women’s beach volleyball, gives a group of students at Holy Family School tips on volleyball form during a visit to the school Oct. 16. HAZLET — "Six Feet of Sunshine"…
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Two challenge Pallone for 6th District seat
Ocean protection, energy policy, health care among issues BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer In a district that spans from coastal Monmouth towns to the urban neighborhoods of Edison, issues run the gamut from health care to energy alternatives. This year’s race for a two-year term in the U.S. Congress’ 6th District has two challengers…
