Category: Independent News
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Police tag graffiti suspect
Union Beach man charged with graffiti spree in local towns BY J.J. SULLIVAN III Correspondent Authorities charged a Union Beach man with 25 counts of criminal mischief, with the potential for more charges to come, after a sevenmonth investigation identified David Diehl as the lone suspect behind a graffiti spree that left significant property damage…
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Greater Media’s CEO stresses sense of community in media, banking
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Members of the New Jersey League of Community Bankers were treated to a presentation on the benefits and future of the radio market by Peter Smyth, president and chief executive officer of Greater Media Inc. Peter Smyth, president and CEO of Greater Media Inc., speaks at the annual marketing conference…
