Category: Independent News
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Middletown adopts twp. budget with 2-cent hike
Short’s dissenting vote furthers friction with GOP committee members BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Patrick Short MIDDLETOWN – Since Patrick Short began his term on the Township Committee in January, there have been many times when the group has voted 4-1 on a variety of issues. However, Short’s latest dissenting vote…
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After mix-up, boro seeks new home for bird nest
Police called after Scouts place structure on private property BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer “I mean, we’re Keyport. We’re on the water. It’s all over the place. We should be able to find someplace to put an 18-foot structure for a tree house.” – Joseph Sheridan Councilman KEYPORT –…
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New Jersey Horse Park booked solid with shows
Biggest event of the season slated May 31 to June 3 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD – Riders will travel to the Horse Park of New Jersey from all over the world for the fourth annual Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event and Advanced Horse Trials. The Horse Park is a…
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The view through the lens in Monmouth
Exhibit showcases photos by Monmouth Museum member groups “Mallorca Arches” by Warner White, Guild of Creative Art Fine art photography, like other visual art forms, is thriving in Monmouth County. So much so, that the Monmouth Museum and Cultural Center has devoted an exhibit to photographs from member arts organizations. “Monmouth County Photography” will run…
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Asian heritage festival returns to Manalapan
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer MANALAPAN – The second annual Asian Heritage Festival will be held May 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, off Tennent Road. Presented by the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) under the auspices of the Manalapan Recreation Department, the festival will celebrate all Asian…
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Monmouth the first county deemed a Tree City USA
The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Monmouth County as a Tree City USA in recognition of the county’s ongoing community forestry program. The county’s community forestry program is rooted in the Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission, which is responsible for overseeing care and maintenance of the county’s many trees. The commission comprises five appointed…
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From the Vault
Longtime Middletown Township Committeeman Raymond O’Grady (l), David Handlin and Fran Hanley pore over voting totals on an election night several years ago. O’Grady was recently admitted to the Fort Dix Federal Corrections Institution, located in Burlington County, to serve a sentence for corruption charges. He is scheduled for release on March 5, 2010, according…
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Newspaper group boasts banner year for awards
Latest tally is 28 awards in state press contest Greater Media Newspapers photographer Jeff Granit won a second place for his portrait “Protegee.” It was an exceptionally good year for Greater Media Newspapers, when the New Jersey Press Association awarded the group 28 awards for writing, photography, advertising and circulation excellence in its Better Newspaper…
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Event to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research
Parents of 2-year-old with disease advocate for medical research BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent BY MARY ANNE ROSSCorrespondent PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Anthony Silvestri, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 10 days old, plays with a toy train set. His parents describe the 21/2–year-old as a playful and happy child. OLD BRIDGE –…
