Category: Independent News

  • New cantor joins temple

    Marnie Camhi ABERDEEN — Marnie Camhi has been named the new cantor of Temple Shalom of Aberdeen. Camhi started her duties in July, leading services with Rabbi Laurence Malinger and teaching b’nai mitzvah students. Her official installation will take place Sept. 12 at 8:15 p.m. at a service that is open to the public. “My…

  • Ladder truck on fire department wish list

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — A demonstration ladder truck was on hand at the borough’s recent National Night Out Against Crime for residents to get an idea of just what the borough is in the market for. “We had asked a sales representative from Crimson if they would be willing to send…

  • Aberdeen police warn residents about scams

    ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen Township Police Department is advising area residents to be aware of certain types of scams currently being perpetrated in the Monmouth County area and issued a press release that offers tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. According to Detective Manny Carabel, the most common types of scams being seen…

  • Noise complaint leads to woman’s arrest

    MIDDLETOWN — Two Middletown Township police officers were injured during the early morning on Aug. 19, when they were assaulted by a 25-year-old township woman who slammed a door on them when they responded to a disturbance at her home, according to a press release from the police department. Cpl. Daniel Murdoch and Officer Anthony…

  • Biofuels to power Middletown diesels

    DPW collects free cooking oil from vendors BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer Middletown Public Works Director Lawrence Werger demonstrates the addition of cooking oil to diesel fuel for Deputy Mayor Pamela Brightbill and Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger. MIDDLETOWN — The township has taken another step toward going “green,” and Public Works Director Lawrence Werger reported…

  • Advocates needed for domestic violence team

    BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — There are no special qualifications needed to become an advocate for victims of domestic abuse, just a willingness to help. “We have people sign up from all walks of life, people who want to give back to the community. They may not be a victim but are appalled…

  • NOTES

    St. Benedict Church and School, 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel, will hold its parish fair 1-7 p.m. Sept. 7. It will feature rides, games, face painting, various foods, a beer garden (age 21 and older only), baking contest and live entertainment. Demos by the Holmdel Township Police K-9 unit and a tribute to veterans and first…

  • NOTES

    Poricy Park in Middletown benefited from the Eagle Scout projects of Ryan J. Clapp and David A. Epps, acquiring a new bridge for the Cotton Tract and a new boardwalk at the fossil beds. The Scouts are members of BSA Troop 32, River Plaza. Clapp, a senior at Middletown High School South, replaced a collapsed…