Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Metuchen Cruise Nights slated for Aug. 3 and Sept. 7
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Cruise Nights on Aug. 3 and Sept. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. No pre-event car registration is required, just register at the event. Prizes are awarded. For more information, call 732-548-2964.
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Howell community commits to fighting drug abuse
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – The Howell Police Department, local organizations and community members are uniting to bring awareness to the increase in methamphetamine (meth) and crack cocaine use in the area. Howell Police Lt. Thomas Rizzo said many individuals are abusing the drugs. Daniel Regan, the director of the Coming Full Circle…
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Long Branch man admits possessing child pornography
LONG BRANCH-A Long Branch man admitted using his computer to possess and distribute images of child sexual abuse via a peer-to-peer file-sharing network, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced on June 29. Donald Haring, 61, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with possession…
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Freehold advances effort to retain parking spaces
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Municipal officials are taking action to preserve a commuter parking lot for residents following the lot owner’s notification that an agreement with Freehold Township will come to an end. On June 28, members of the Township Committee adopted an ordinance that authorizes the exercise of eminent domain,…
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Places To Be
There are plenty of athletic events on the agenda while celebrating the July Fourth holiday. Here is a schedule that will surely keep everyone occupied during the holiday period. Shore Conference football fans can get one last look at last season’s best seniors before many head off to their college careers at the 39th US…
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Liquor licenses renewed in Jackson
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – More than 20 businesses and organizations had their liquor license renewed for the next year following a vote of approval from the Jackson Township Council. The renewals will net Jackson slightly more than $33,000 in license fees. Eleven plenary retail consumption and five plenary retail distribution alcoholic beverage license extensions…
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Shore Paddle event called off due to fear of jellyfish
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- The Shore Paddle event has felt the sting of the jellyfish. Clean Ocean Action (COA) has pulled the plug on the third annual event due to fears of the clinging jellyfish in the Shrewsbury River. The Sandy Hook-based environmental group announced this past week that the Shore Paddle event…
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Metuchen Library seeks teens for Book Friends program
Are you a teenager (going into grades 8-12) who is interested in joining Book Friends, a community service program, that will be held on Friday mornings in July at the Metuchen Public Library? Book Friends is for the mature teen who enjoys spending time with a first or second grader, in a supervised program with…
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Zumba Gold and Gentle Yogalates to be held at Woodbridge Library
On July 7, July 14, and Aug. 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Woodbridge Main Library, join licensed instructor Laurie Fechter (http://lauriefechter.zumba.com/) for free Zumba Gold and Gentle Yogalates classes. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong! Bring a yoga mat and water bottle; towel optional. Dress comfortably. Class is…
