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Frances G. Young
Mrs. Young, 52, of Hazlet, died July 31, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She had resided in Jackson and Marlboro before relocating to Hazlet 20 years ago. Mrs. Young was a teacher for 18 years, and taught for the last seven years at Middle Road School, Hazlet. She was predeceased by…
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YMCA offers new infant and toddler program
HAZLET — As part of the Community YMCA’s commitment to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities, the Y announced a new Infant/Toddler program at the Y’s Children’s Achievement Center, located at Poole Avenue and Route 36 in Hazlet. Beginning this September, the program offers families an option for child care in addition to…
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Basie sets stage for dreams to be ‘MADE’
Three Middletown teens compete BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The Count Basie Theatre on Monmouth Street in Red Bank was overwhelmed with teenagers eagerly waiting to enter its doors for the taping of MTV’s hit show “MADE” last week. The Basie’s stage was transformed into a swank set complete with glowing MTV logo. Alycia Yerves,…
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Christine Kress
Mrs. Kress, 94, of Matawan, died July 27, 2009, at Victoria Health Care, Matawan. She was a waitress and hostess for 25 years at the Park Place Diner, Matawan, retiring 10 years ago. She was predeceased by a brother, Christopher Melis; and a granddaughter, Colleen Cress. She is survived by her children, Paul and Maureen…
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Pallone seeks to block repeat of Hook lease
Opponents of commercial development hail lease’s end BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent Now that its lease with a private developer has been canceled, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) wants assurances that the National Park Service (NPS) will not again pursue commercial development on Sandy Hook. Responding to the news on Aug. 12 that the park…
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John M. Steiner
Mr. Steiner, 80, of Hazlet, died Aug. 16, 2009, at home. He was a driver with the Department of Sanitation, City of New York, for 21 years, retiring in 1978. During he retirement, he was a bus driver at Helfrich Bus Company, Keansburg, and a crossing guard in Hazlet. He was predeceased by his wife,…
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Furlough, layoff decision delayed until budget passed
Keyport PD frustrated by extension BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer Potential layoffs and mandatory furloughs for Keyport Borough employees have been postponed until a final decision is made with the passage of the municipal budget in the next few weeks. Officials have confirmed letters were sent to municipal employees at the end of July informing…
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Theresa Rubano
Mrs. Rubano, 68, of Middletown, died July 29, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was retired, and was last employed in food preparation at Friendly’s, Hazlet. She is survived by a son, John A. Plumacher Jr.; a daughter, Mary E. Jonsson; and a grandson. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
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Tom Lauda, Middletown, shucks an ear of farm-fresh corn as Pat Lauda looks on Aug. 15 at the opening of the Middletown farmers market held each Saturday at the Middletown Train Station.
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