Category: Independent News

  • From the Vault

    Before flexing his muscle in Holmdel’s politics, Committeeman Terence Wall tried his luck in the sports entertainment arena. In this photo, Wall promoted his qualification to compete in the TV show “American Gladiators.” According to Wall, he was a finalist to appear on the show, but never made it to television. The exact date of…

  • Underage busts continue at venue

    Local legislator wants arts center to run more family-friendly events BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer In light of the recent ban on alcohol in all PNC Bank Arts center parking lots, state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth/ Middlesex) has called on a Senate committee to review operations at the 17,500-seat venue in an effort to make…

  • Truck co. co-owner admits paying off public officials

    NEWARK – – A co-owner of International Trucks of Central Jersey, located in Hillside and Howell, pleaded guilty Aug. 22 to bribing several local public officials. Matthew Appolonia, 43, of Berkeley Heights, admitted providing corrupt payments and benefits to various officials from approximately 1997 through 2005 to facilitate the purchase of trucks from his company…

  • Car wash to benefit brain-damaged toddler

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer KEYPORT – An upcoming car wash is geared to offset the medical bills of a Keansburg boy suffering from brain damage after nearly drowning in June. On Sept. 15 and 16, the staff of Brite Futures Day Care, Keyport, will devote their weekend to scrubbing bumpers and waxing fenders.…

  • Over half of candidates qualify for public funds

    Benchmark ensures clean elections proposal will be considered in ’09 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer The number of fair and clean electioncertified candidates crept past the 50 percent mark Aug.17, officially making the program “successful” as defined in the language of the legislation that created it. New Jersey Senate candidate Ed Selby and Assembly candidates…

  • Seafood Fest to offset fireman’s medical costs

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer MATAWAN – Just like the Marines, firefighters in Matawan are committed to the promise that “no one gets left behind.” On Sept. 8, Washington Engine Company No. 1 is hosting an all-you-can-eat Seafood Fest, a fundraiser to benefit Richard Ingram, a volunteer fireman with the company for over 40…

  • Three charged with thefts from Aberdeen condo assoc.

    Place Condominium Association was not FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County available for comment. grand jury returned a 21-count indictment State Superior Court Judge Bette E. Aug. 13 charging a woman, her Uhrmacher set bail for Marie Carty at husband and mother with multiple offenses $50,000, and $150,000 for Lauren Carty, stemming from an investigation the…

  • Rockit! will rock out at Basie concert on Sunday

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Bruce Gallipani was doing some grocery shopping near his home when reached by phone earlier this week. While many would consider the act to be pretty mundane, Gallipani was glad he had the time to do it. “With all of the rehearsals in order to get ready for…

  • Wall: Eliminate benefits for committee members

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer Terence Wall HOLMDEL – Committeeman Terence Wall received little response to a suggestion to cut the Township Committee’s medical benefits. At Thursday night’s meeting, Wall asked that the committee members consider relinquishing their taxpayer-sup- plied benefits, a total savings of $57,000 per year, according to Wall. “That’s $60,000 you…