Category: Independent News

  • Matawan announces police promotions

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN – Three members of the borough Police Department were promoted and a probationary officer was hired at the June 17 Borough Council meeting. Each resolution promoting the officers was passed unanimously and an ordinance amending the current composition of the police department was introduced. The ordinance amending the…

  • District wrestles with issue of underage drinking

    BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer A simulated car crash at a Rude Awakening event. MIDDLETOWN – School Superintendent Karen Bilbao will be sitting down with the principals of both township high schools now that graduation is over to discuss how to deal with the issue of underage drinking. “We are planning to sit down and…

  • Injured surfers get back in the water

    Life Rolls On hosts ‘They Will Surf Again’ on Long Branch oceanfront BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Over 100 volunteers joined 20 injured surfers on the Long Branch oceanfront Sunday to celebrate a day of surf and fun for those suffering from spinal cord injuries. Clockwise from top: Volunteers wait for the right wave to…

  • ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ premieres

    Monmouth University’s Shadow Lawn Stage, the university’s professional theater, presents the American premiere of “The Way You Look Tonight” by internationally renowned Irish playwright Niall Williams. The play will run from June 27 through July 13. Williams will be in attendance during the entire premiere weekend and will be autographing copies of his books. Williams…

  • Photo

    ERIC SUCAR staff Graduates process to their seats as the commencement ceremony begins for the Middletown High School North class of 2008 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on June 19. More photos, pages 3, 4.

  • IN THE ARTS

    Compiled by Gloria Stravelli Designed by Eileen Russell Gerber Nancy Scharff will present her annual “God & Country Patriotic Concert” on Friday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Road, Middletown. Joining Nancy will be an ecumenical choir made up of singers from local churches. The special concert celebrates…

  • Fishing limits have anglers up in arms

    Keyport officials aim to balance needs of all waterfront visitors BY JJ SULLIVAN II Correspondent Bill Ahimovic has been fishing in Keyport for more than 30 years. When he was younger, he went fishing with his father. A father himself now, Ahimovic sometimes takes his young daughter to fish his favorite spot. New regulations that…

  • Connextion

    An exhibit of unique and innovative art by young artist N.C. “Nick” Simko will open Sunday at the Middletown Main Library. “Connextion” features photos by Simko, a 2008 graduate of Middletown High School North, created from the photo imaging program Photoshop and other media. The exhibit will run through June 30, with an artist reception…

  • Holmdel will get piece of arts center tax pie

    State, township settle long dispute over PNC tax status BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The New Jersey TurnpikeAuthority and the township of Holmdel seem to have met in the middle of the road on their tax dispute. Holmdel Township will be awarded $857,499 in back taxes from the PNC Bank Arts Center, said Township…