• Armed robbery suspect in custody

    BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HOLDMEL — Holmdel Police Department officials announced they have taken custody of a suspect in the armed robbery of a taxi driver that occurred on Durant Avenue on May 21. According to a press release, Rahway authorities arrested James J. Bixler on July 28 on an outstanding Holmdel warrant for…

  • Holt: Environmental protections being eroded

    BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Rep. Rush Holt (D- 12th District) recently told a group of environmentalists, college students and community members that energy policy is crucial to sustaining life on Earth. “It’s really important that you keep your eye on the prize, and that is a livable earth,” Holt started. “We have…

  • USS Columbus veterans plan reunion

    U.S. Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG- 12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762), past and present, and would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, should contact Allen R. Hope, president of the USS Columbus Veterans Association. He can…

  • Hazlet unveils mobile Web app

    Residents, employees now have interactive access 24/7 BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer HAZLET –— The township’s new mobile Web interface is the first of its kind in the state, according to municipal officials. The service, which was developed in collaboration with computer software and consulting company enfotech Inc., allows Hazlet residents and employees 24/7 access…

  • Mat-AB BOE approves technology purchases

    District allocates $150K to laptops, iPads for interactive learning BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District will purchase approximately $150,000 in new technology for the 2012-13 school year. Members of the Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of Promethean boards, laptop computers and iPads during the July 23…

  • Middletown qualifies for flood insurance discounts

    Homeowners could save up to 10% under new federal rating system BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Homeowners throughout Middletown may now be eligible for discounts of up to 10 percent on the purchase or renewal of a residential flood insurance policy. According to a township press release, standard-rate policies in various areas throughout…

  • Lifeguards put talents on display

    Lifeguards compete in the rowing event during the 13th annual Seven Presidents Invitational held July 27 at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. Lifguards from eight beaches along the Shore competed in the events. Lifeguards head to the water with their kayaks in tow during the kayak relay. Teams of lifeguards from Monmouth County…

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    Dressed in “Star Wars” regalia, Darth Vader makes an appearance at the Jedi Academy for Tweens event held at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library on July 27 to teach youngsters about the skills necessary to become a jedi. FRANK GALIPO

  • Brookdale’s new president promises change

    Prosecutor says investigation ongoing following Burnham’s guilty plea to theft, misconduct BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer On July 24, as new Brookdale President Maureen Murphy began her fourth week on the job at the college’s Lincroft campus, her predecessor was less than 20 miles away, pleading guilty to official misconduct and theft charges that could…

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