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Edison man charged with alleged money laundering from internet-based scams
A 35-year-old Edison man was charged with allegedly laundering at least $2.1 million obtained from a variety of internet-based scams, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Kenny Osas Okuonghae is charged by complaint with one count of money laundering conspiracy. He was scheduled to have his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B.…
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Two South Brunswick teens charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbings following altercation
Two South Brunswick teenagers were charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two young men after an altercation in a parking lot of Home Depot on Route 1, according to the South Brunswick Police Department. Police received a call from a man seeking medical assistance at the Home Depot at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Oct.…
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A Good Deed: Members of the Old Bridge PBA Local 127 builds wooden swing set for family
OLD BRIDGE – Members of the Old Bridge Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 127 protect, serve … and build wooden swing sets. Well, maybe not all the time, but when Township resident Dana Fiorello was seeking recommendations for someone to build a wooden swing set for her two sons, the Old Bridge Local Policemen’s Benevolent Association…
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Edison Township to hold first Diwali Festival
EDISON – The township is holding its first Diwali Festival. The event will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd., Oct. 22. “It’s a historic milestone to celebrate Diwali as a township for the first time,” Mayor Sam Joshi said, who is of South Asian descent. “More than one-third…
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Yearlings of New Jersey sires lead sales at Kentucky auction
Yearlings from New Jersey sire Walner led individual sales at the recent Lexington Selected Yearling Sale in Kentucky. Walner led all stallions in gross sales at almost $7 million with 60 of his offspring sold. Two other New Jersey sires were among the gross sales leaders with Muscle Hill’s 38 offspring going for just over…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Oct. 12
The Manalapan Police Department reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community: On Sept. 21 at 1:14 p.m., a Manalapan resident reported that at 12:15 p.m., an unknown individual stole a 2022 four-door Mercedes-Benz vehicle valued at approximately $139,000 from the parking lot of a business at 357 Route 9, Manalapan. The key…
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Monmouth County Park System sponsors Thompson Park Day on Oct. 16
Thompson Park Day – a celebration of the season – will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Free activities for the day include children’s races, entertainment, mini golf, pie-eating contests (1 p.m. for children and 1:20 p.m. for adults) and more, according to…
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Hopewell Valley Central High School alum to present a twist on Shakespeare’s Richard III in NYC
Hopewell Valley Central High School alum Alex Pepperman retakes New York City as executive producer and director of Shakespeare’s Richard III at The Flea Theater. His play is a modern fairy tale of murder and madness set in the year 2023. It is set to a mash of original music and sound by Serena Ebony…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Oct. 12
State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick will present a screening of the cult classic movie musical “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 22 at 11 p.m. Prior to the screening, the State Theatre is hosting a pre-show party with a full-service bar and DJ from 9-11 p.m. The evening will be hosted by…
