Former legislator says he is target of Scharfenberger
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer
Former state Sen. Joseph Azzolina said he originally came to the Dec. 17 Middletown Township Committee meeting to complain about leaf collection, not to sound off at Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger. But after Scharfenberger's statements about fellow Committeeman Patrick Short, Azzolina had some choic...
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Church outreach brings food, clothing and comfort to homeless
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent
Robert Frost, in one of his poems, said, "Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in." Home is supposed to be a safe haven, but for some unfortunate people, home is just a word. They are homeless. More...
Quick action by police officers saves infant's life
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer
MIDDLETOWN - When Mayor Gerard Scharfenberger was told the story of how speedy police action had saved a child, he could not believe the episode happened in real life. "When I first heard this story, it was something that could only happen on a TV show," Scharfenberger said. "It's remarkable wha... More...
Ministerium helps families, seniors in northern Bayshore
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent
KEYPORT - About 20 steps from the sidewalk at 10 E. Front St. and through two bright red doors that stand as sentries, the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry (KMFP) is a friendly yet stalwart reminder of the difficulties many families face, particularly at this time of year. More...
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