Category: Independent News

  • Study: Tattoos stain impressions of females

    Brookdale professor and students honored for research on project BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KAREN BOWES Professor Joel Morgovsky, of Brookdale Community College, led a group of students in a study that examined people’s perception’s of those with tattoos. MIDDLETOWN — First impressions are hard to erase, especially if…

  • Investigator questions business owners on KBA

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KEYPORT — A Monmouth County detective met with at least three local businessmen to gather information regarding an investigation into the Keyport Business Alliance (KBA). “I can tell you the matter is currently under review by our office,” Monmouth County Prosecutor Luis Valentin said…

  • BCC welcomes students of Gulf Coast schools

    Offers financial aid, incentives for those affected by Katrina BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN — In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the biggest thing on most Monmouth County residents’ minds is how they can help out those affected in the Gulf Coast region. At Brookdale Community College, staffers have already…

  • Agency urges residents to visit Katrina hot line

    The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, Tinton Falls, as well as Chapters across the northeast are continuing to respond to Hurricane Katrina’s victims, and informs residents that its Family Links Registry is available to assist family members seeking news about loved ones living in hurricane’s path. Evacuees wishing to inform loved ones…

  • Staff asked to be there for students after class

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAZLET — With the dawn of a new school year comes the hope that each child will learn a little more than they did the previous year. Last Thursday, the tables were turned a bit, as over 400 teachers and staff members listened to a lecture…

  • Democrats drop out of ‘clean election’ trial

    Governor grants 2-week extension for candidates to meet fundraising quota BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Democrats in District 13 are saying, FACE it, the system doesn’t work. “We’re withdrawing from the Fair and Clean Elections (FACE) program,” Assembly candidate Mike Dasaro (D) said on Tuesday. Despite a…

  • Strikers hold out hope for return to work

    BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer MATAWAN – Union Members at the Victoria House Nursing Home remained on strike early this week despite being told that the home began hiring permanent replacements on Tuesday. The workers said they are not giving in, and will continue to strike until their demands are met.…

  • End of the line

    SCOTT PILLING staff Amanda Moreno, Jackson, comes in first place at the Jersey Shore Running Club’s 12th annual 5K race at Holmdel Park Sept. 3.

  • Middletown library sets circulation record

    Residents of Middletown borrowed 80,150 items in August and 73,979 items in July from the public library, both record-breaking numbers. Susan O’Neal, the library director since 2000, attributed the growth in library business to many factors, including a new main building, collection strength, terrific staff members, who keep book displays fresh and interesting and find…