Category: Independent News

  • Aberdeen Day

    Clockwise from left: Amanda Gosman, Aberdeen, of A Touch of Dance, shows off dance moves at Aberdeen Day on Sept. 20. Tyler Ross and Christian Hunkele and Thomas Loniewski, all Aberdeen, have fun spinning on one of the rides at Aberdeen Day, held on the grounds at Matawan Regional High School. Jenna Daya, Old Bridge,…

  • Police probe Rt. 35 crash

    MIDDLETOWN — The Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Route 35 South. According to a press release from the police department, the crash was a single vehicle collision involving what is believed to be a 2008 model Lucra LC 470, which…

  • State: No plea deals for teenage drivers

    Following a key recommendation of the Teen Drivers Study Commission, New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram last week directed municipal prosecutors not to offer or accept plea bargains to teenage drivers with graduated drivers licenses (GDL) for motor vehicle violations that carry points. According to a press release from Milgram’s office, the directive is aimed…

  • Habitat chapter to join in Holmdel Day

    HOLMDEL — In recognition of World Habitat Day 2008 “A Place to Be,” the Holmdel High School Habitat for Humanity will address the lack of decent housing around the world, including the need for affordable housing in Monmouth County, according to a press release from the high school chapter. Focusing on this year’s theme, secure…

  • New firm awarded $996K field contract

    Turf installer sued board after losing initial contract BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — As soon as the announcement was made naming I.C. Improvements as the turf installer for the field at High School North, residents attending the Board of Education meeting began to applaud. “Open the field up and get these kids on…

  • NOTES

    The support group Women in Transition: Challenge & Change will meet at 11 a.m. Thursdays at 4 Eisenhower Court, Matawan. The group is for divorced, separated, and unmarried women faced with relationship, job, health and other problems. It is sponsored by and facilitated by members of the International Association of Counselors & Therapists. For fee…

  • KeyportFest 2008 ends with a bang

    BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent Lori Ann Oliwa Soapbox derby entrants line up before the start of the derby, a major attraction at the 2008 KeyportFest held Saturday. KEYPORT — From morning until evening, they kept arriving by the dozens, a steady stream of people encouraged by the strong sun and light breezes of a…

  • Photo

    Middletown Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger (l-r), Middletown Employee of the Year Howard Dailey and Public Works Director Lawrence Werger at the Aug. 18 Township Committee meeting. Dailey, Motor Pool supervisor for the Department of Public Works, was honored for being named 2007-2008 Middletown Employee of the Year. A 34-year employee, Dailey supervises nine mechanics who…

  • Saturday is Aberdeen Day

    ABERDEEN — Aberdeen Day 2008 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Matawan Regional High School athletic fields located on Atlantic Avenue in Aberdeen. Offering a variety of activities for people of all ages,Aberdeen Day will feature a mix of new performers and longtime favorites. This year’s event…