Category: Independent News
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Sweet smell of success?
Fragrance-sniffer by trade goes for big bucks on ‘Millionaire’ show BY JESSICA SMITH Correspondent BY JESSICA SMITHCorrespondent Abby Liguori, Middletown, interacts with host Meredith Vieira on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” The taping took place in November but will air on ABC on June 20 and 21. MIDDLETOWN – While Middletown resident Abby Liguori…
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Ex-coach claims he was released over walkout
Interim supt. denies move was a reprisal for football resignations BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer HOLMDEL – Robert Kearns lived for football. The former Holmdel High School Hornets defensive coordinator and security monitor spent 2 1/2 years coaching and protecting students under his charge. Now he isn’t allowed to watch a…
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Holmdel goes Hellenic for annual Greek festival
BY JESSICA SMITH Correspondent BY JESSICA SMITHCorrespondent PHOTOSBY SEAN BRADY Above, Harry Papsauas, 14, of Staten Island practices traditional Greek Dances with his advanced intermediate dance class at the Greek Festival held at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel on June 8. At left, Larris and James Spathis, 5 and 2, enjoy the…
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Incumbent bounced in Democratic primary
Mullaney will seek council seat alongside daughter in November BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer “The loss is for Matawan and not for me. This town needs me.” – Neil Mendelsohn MATAWAN – June will not be the end of the line for Neil Mendelsohn. The incumbent Democrat who failed to receive…
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Twp. man arrested on assault, weapons charges
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN – A day after allegedly assaulting a local woman, a township man was arrested after leading police on a chase while investigating the incident. Frederick Best, 20, of Jersey Avenue, allegedly assaulted a woman with pepper spray on May 25. The following day, the woman’s…
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$150K sought to build memorial for veterans
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer HOLMDEL – Former Mayor Art Davey requested that the Township Committee place a second question on the November ballot to allot a dedicated tax for Veterans Memorial Park. Davey said that the “township has been very cooperative and generous” and that all they are asking for…
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Arts council presents its 2006 awards
The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) recently announced the winners of the 2006 Arts Education Awards, which were held at Two River Theater, Red Bank, on May 17. Each year, MCAC highlights outstanding arts programs, arts educators, administrators, arts-infused schools and interdisciplinary projects in Monmouth County which successfully incorporate the art standards in the curriculum.…
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Hovnanian empire bridges West Front Street
Homebuilder will occupy new complex across from headquarters BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff A sign protesting K. Hovnanian’s involvement in redevelopment in Long Branch was displayed on a van that circled the ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Red Bank Corporate Plaza on West Front Street May 31. Three…
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Year of jail dealt for Hudson Trail sex crime
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer BY TOM CAIAZZAStaff Writer FREEHOLD – A Bayonne man who pleaded guilty to an attempted aggravated sexual contact on the Henry Hudson Trail was sentenced Friday to 364 days in prison and a life of parole supervision. He must register under Megan’s Law. John D. Kelly pleaded guilty in February…
