Category: Independent News
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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…
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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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Festival to feature brass band
RED BANK – Come enjoy a longstanding tradition of Salvation Army Brass Band music at The Salvation Army, 180 Newman Springs Road, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. June 22. The world-renowned Salvation Army is known for its brass bands going back as early as 1865. This year’s musical arrangements will include marches, selections, and both…
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Heat causes meltdown in warehouse
Shelves in a book warehouse collapsed during last week’s heatwave. ABERDEEN – Even the intense heat that plagued the East Coast last week couldn’t keep readers from their beloved books. The extreme heat that caused many schools in the area to close early also prematurely closed the main offices at BookSwim.com, based on Church Street…
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C-Town shuttered
Mayor: Boro needs long-range plan for Main Street BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ERIN STATTEL C-Town has closed its doors. MATAWAN – After nearly a year, CTown’s attempt at providing a quick grocery stop for diverse borough residents has come to an end. The small store located at 126Main St. closed its doors on…
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Matawan teeming with new businesses
Twenty-one biz licenses issued within six months BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The C-Town supermarket may be closed, but Matawan is still open for business and is quickly becoming home to numerous new ventures. A new restaurant and a “green” dry cleaner are among the new businesses attracted to downtown Matawan. Over the past…
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Freehold to host Battle of Bands
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough Recreation Commission has opened up a call for entries to any Freehold-based or local high school or college-age bands that would like to compete in the town’s second annual Battle of the Bands. Scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30, the competition will be held in the Monmouth County…
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Up a ttrree
Clockwise from top: Rory MacInnis, of Manahawkin, is one of the arborists competing in the New Jersey Tree Climbing Competition on June 14. Jamie Belmonte, of Hampton, competes in the Aerial Rescue Climb during the event, held at Thompson Park in the Lincroft section of Middletown. A competitor adjusts the ropes during the Secured Footlock…
