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December 28, 2004
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Easing traffic in a roundabout way
Engineer proposes circle-like intersection at Brookdale entrance
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer
Whatever you do, don’t call it a circle. A roundabout, not a traffic circle, is being proposed at the intersection of Newman Springs Road (county Route 520) and College Drive at the entrance to Brookdale Community College, Middletown. More...
Councilman loses battle with cancer
Borough hall service today for Matawan’s Joseph Penniplede
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer

Joseph “Joe P” Penniplede, a five-term Matawan borough councilman, lost his battle with cancer at home Sunday at age 59. More...

RAINE finishes up strong holiday drive
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

HAZLET — Two days before Christmas, many people scurried around town trying to finish last-minute shopping, while others were trying to get their desks clear of whatever paperwork they needed to finish. More...


Family donates artwork in mother’s memory
11 pieces will hang in Keyport tower where Betty Murphy lived
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

KEYPORT — A creative woman will be remembered every time the elevator stops on the third floor of Keyport Legion Apartments. More...


Alliance touts work on behalf of businesses
KBA taxes Keyport merchants to promote local economy, events
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

KEYPORT — The Keyport Business Alliance (KBA) wants its budget renewed for a sixth year, using a special tax paid only by business and commercial property owners. More...


Keyport graduates 30 from CERT program
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

KEYPORT — Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? More...


CHRIS KELLY staffThe sun sets on the first day of snowfall of the season in Middletown Sunday. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Entries for MCAC juried show due by Jan. 4
The Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC), Red Bank, is seeking entries in all fine arts media for its 26th annual juried art show and sale Jan. 23-Feb. 20. The deadline for entries is Jan. 4. The juror will be Naomi Grossman, New York, a mixed media artist. More...
•Center schedules blooddrives for January
•Registration for ‘Winter Storytime’ begins Jan. 4
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 Letters
•There’s something special going on in Hazlet
After having a couple of weeks to reflect on an outstanding football and cheerleading effort, I am compelled to write and recognize the achievements of our kids and the parents of the Hazlet Hawks Pop Warner/H.Y.A.L. [Hazlet Youth Athletic League] programs. More...
•Simple pledge will address pay-to-play
•Agency is grateful for donations
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 Editorials
•2005 will bring busy local agendas
As we prepare to turn the calendar page from 2004 to 2005, we mark the end of another year of service to the communities in which our newspaper circulates. More...
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Joseph J. Penniplede Mr. Penniplede, 59, of Matawan, died Dec. 26 at his home. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Union City before moving to Matawan 34 years ago. He was a Union City fireman for 27 years, retiring 9 years ago, and had previously been a Union City police officer for five years. More...
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 Sports
•Rockets on fire
Clockwise from top left — Raritan’s Qa’raan Calhoun tries to use his quickness to burst through the Red Bank Catholic defense on Dec. 23. Calhoun’s Rockets beat the Caseys in Red Bank, 52-31 to improve to 4-0 on the season. Red Bank Catholic’s Ryan Kalish jumps over the Raritan defense of Dave Lonn... More...
•Keyport wrestlers looking to qualify for state tourney
•Middletown North team still lining up its pins
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 Business
•Soapmarket takes natural approach to bath products
Owner: Natural soaps, organic products are simple luxuries
The next time you’re enjoying a brisk shower or steeping in a warm bath, consider what you’re slathering all over your body: particles of toxic chemicals like lye and noxious byproducts like rendered animal fat. Ewwhh! More...
•Business Briefs
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