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  • Monroe police offer tips for keeping homes safe

    Monroe police offer tips for keeping homes safe

    MONROE – The Monroe Township Police Department is currently investigating several residential burglaries that have occurred throughout the township. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 732-521-0222. Residents are urged to do the following: 1. Make sure your residence is properly secured. Lock doors and windows. Activate your alarm system. 2.…

  • Unidentified victim suffers fatal injuries in car fire in Spotswood

    Unidentified victim suffers fatal injuries in car fire in Spotswood

    By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – A Spotswood man has died after sustaining major burns in a car fire. The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office was called to assist a car fire on Brunswick Avenue in Spotswood where one occupant was injured on Aug. 8. The victim was taken by Medevac helicopter to The Burn Center at…

  • Family day to benefit Dincuff scholarships

    Family day to benefit Dincuff scholarships

    The Christopher Dincuff Memorial Scholarship Fund will hold its fundraising Dink Day 1-5 p.m. Aug. 27 at American Legion Hall, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Dincuff was a victim of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, New York City. The day of family fun will include trivia contests and “minute-to-win-it” games…

  • Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest

    Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest

    The Holy Trinity Altar Rosary Society will host its annual Peach Festival and White Elephant Sale 1-5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 100 Main St., Helmetta. Music will be provided by Hap Ortutay. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 10 and under.

  • Call for chefs to enter Flo’s Chili Cook-Off

    Call for chefs to enter Flo’s Chili Cook-Off

    The annual Flo’s Chili Cook-Off fundraiser is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 27 at American Legion Post No. 253, 60 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Entertainment and chili sampling will begin at noon. An awards ceremony is planned for 4:30 p.m. All proceeds and donations will benefit the comprehensive programs, treatments and services for brain- and…

  • Blood drive in Hazlet set for Aug. 25

    Blood drive in Hazlet set for Aug. 25

    HAZLET — Immediate Care Medical Walk-in of Hazlet will be hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m Aug. 25 at its location in Airport Plaza, 1376 Route 36. Immediate Care is an urgent care practice with locations in Hazlet, Toms River and East Windsor. There is an urgent need for blood donations in New Jersey, and the drive is sponsored…

  • Central Jersey Blood Center and Air Trampoline Sports to hold blood drive

    Central Jersey Blood Center and Air Trampoline Sports to hold blood drive

    Air Trampoline Sports in Aberdeen will hold a blood drive from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 15. The blood drive will be sponsored by Central Jersey Blood Center, a non-profit blood collection and distribution organization. Air Trampoline Sports has locations in Aberdeen and Ronkonkoma, New York, and is run by father-son team, Ken and Justin Stone.…

  • Swim with mermaids at Keansburg waterpark

    Swim with mermaids at Keansburg waterpark

    Swim and splash with a live mermaid every Monday at Runaway Rapids now through Labor Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Runaway Rapids Waterpark, 275 Beachway Ave., Keansburg. Mermaids will interact with children and adults and be available for photographs. A two-hour visit to Runaway Rapids is $25.95 and a three-hour visit is $27.95. The toddler rate (up…

  • Rowan University spring 2016 dean’s list

    Rowan University spring 2016 dean’s list

    Rowan University has announced the following students named to the spring 2016 dean’s list; From Cliffwood; Matthew LaPorte. From Matawan; Alexandra Ali, Kelsey Borrell, Stephanie Cook, Acadia Huber, Patrick Leemann, Lisa McCloskey, Jasmine Normil,  Amanda Queally.