Category: Independent News
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To see or not to see
In wake of London terror plot, public split on new 9/11 film BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer What began as an exercise in remembrance ended as a dose of reality. On Thursday, just hours after the release of the second 9/11-based film, a terror plot of an equivalent scope was halted…
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Dishing it out
SCOTT PILLING staff Maria Ogando (l-r), and Ruby Bonilla serve customers traditional Puerto Rican dishes in Keyport on Saturday, during an outdoor festival celebrating Hispanic-American culture.
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Photo
CHRIS KELLY Staff Dressed in traditional 19th century garb, Kati Beddow Brower, of Matawan, portrays Civil War spy Elizabeth Van Lew at the Havens Farm/Cultural Arts Center in Brick on Aug. 12.
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On Campus
Kara L. Holler, Hazlet, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Montclair State University, Upper Montclair. Christopher Johnson, Middletown, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Syracuse (N.Y.) University, where he is majoring in TV and film production. A graduate of Middletown High School North, he is…
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County to expand shuttle bus services
Rides to be available from train, ferry to sites on Rts. 35 and 36 BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer The Belford ferry terminal in Middletown will be linked to the Middletown train station through a “Dock and Roll” bus shuttle, beginning this fall, according to the Monmouth County Planning…
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Multifamily housing question going on ballot
Keyport historian went door to door collecting signatures on petition BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer FILE PHOTO Jack Jeandron walks the streets of Keyport in December collecting some of the 1,300 signatures on his petition. KEYPORT – Democracy will prevail in Keyport, at least for one day. Come November,…
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Freeholders hope to change open space tax
Referendum will ask if county may collect 1.5 cents on tax rate BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer “This change will put us on more solid footing when it comes to acquiring and preserving open space.” – Bill Barham FREEHOLD – It’s a question of time and money. Come Nov.…
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Witness: Witmer would not leave without buyout
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAMILTON – Middletown school board attorney Chris Parton testified last week that after a school board meeting in December, Superintendent David Witmer said the only way he would leave was if the district paid for a full buyout of the remainder of his contract. Parton’s declaration…
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A ‘wild ride’ for two Holmdel High teachers
Pair were stuck at London airport during last week’s terror scare BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer HOLMDEL – When Jill Cerqueira left Kosovo, she thought all the excitement was behind her. The Holmdel High School social studies teacher spent 10 days in the war-torn country teaching English to Kosovar children orphaned…
