Category: Independent News
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Suspect arrested twice on assault charges
MIDDLETOWN — The arrest of a Hazletman on criminal sexual contact charges on July 21 led to his arrest for a similar crime almost five years earlier. On June 21, Michael Mercier, 36, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet Township, was arrested by officers from the Hazlet Police Department on charges of criminal sexual…
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Report cites ‘mutiny’ in Holmdel Fire Dept.
Investigative body clears Chief Savage, critical of dissidents BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The committee investigating allegations against Holmdel Fire Department Chief Thomas Savage has issued a 35- page report citing evidence of “mutiny” within the township’s fire department. The Holmdel Fire Company No. 1 “This committee is firmly of the opinion that there…
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Zebu Forno to support Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
RED BANK — Zebu Forno, the European style bakery and café, will join with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) by offering donation sites at its Red Bank and Holmdel locations Aug. 9 to support the organization’s 2008 Walk for Food Allergies in Long Branch on Sunday, Sept. 7. Customers are being asked to…
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All’s fun at the fair
Clockwise from left: Dana and Jennifer Bram, Neptune, make their way through a rotating tunnel during their visit to the 34th annual Monmouth County Fair on July 25. Fair weather brought crowds to the fairgrounds at East Freehold Park in Freehold Township. Christina Carlson demonstrates the use of a pottery wheel. Lumberjacks Andrew Johnson, of…
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Agency expands e-mail alert service
NJ Transit bus customers can now receive up-to-the-minute travel information for their specific trip through the My Transit alert system, which sends a text alert directly to customers’ cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDA) or e-mail whenever there is a delay affecting their designated itinerary. “We are expanding our My Transit alert service to…
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Residents have opposing views on road opening
Road work leads some to seek temporary relief BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Before the July 21 Township Committee meeting got underway, Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger announced to the almost 30 residents sitting on the right side of Town Hall that no action would be taken on a road change at the meeting. “Us…
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Students can access library 24/7 for help on school projects
MIDDLETOWN — Does your child attend Middletown schools and need research material to write a report? The Middletown Main Library’s reference librarians are always available to help locate information. But if you find yourself short of time to visit the library, there’s a quick solution. Now students of all ages can turn on their computers…
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Arrival of Holmdel tax bills delayed
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Taxpayers can expect a delay in their tax bills because the township is waiting for information from the state and county on the tax rate. According to the Tax Assessor’s Office, the tax rate from the county has been delayed, but once the tax rate is provided…
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Navesink’s 120th annual Fireman’s Fair Aug. 7-9
MIDDLETOWN — Navesink Hook & Ladder Fire Co. No. 1 of the Middletown Township Fire Department will be hosting its 120th annual Fireman’s Fair. The event was first held in 1886 as a Peach and Ice Cream Festival and raised $63 for the newly created fire company. With the exception of two years, the fair…
