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  • Jackson National Night Out set for Aug. 2

    Jackson National Night Out set for Aug. 2

    JACKSON – Law enforcement personnel and emergency responders will bring an evening of family fun in the name of community awareness to Jackson when they host the annual National Night Out event. National Night Out is hosted by the Jackson Police Department and PBA Local 168 and will take place in the Jackson Plaza shopping…

  • Manalapan Girl Scout earns Gold Award

    MANALAPAN – Jacqueline Fezza of Manalapan was recently awarded the Girl Scouts’ highest national honor, the Gold Award. This award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and recognizes young women who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond, according to a press release. Jacqueline is…

  • N.J. authority assists small businesses & not-for-profits

    N.J. authority assists small businesses & not-for-profits

    As part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) efforts to raise awareness of financing resources available for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations, Chief Executive Officer Melissa Orsen visited Riding High Farm in Upper Freehold Township on June 30. Staff at Riding High Farm recently worked with the EDA to refinance the facility’s mortgage,…

  • ‘Golf for Kids’ raises funds for CentraState pediatric services

    ‘Golf for Kids’ raises funds for CentraState pediatric services

    CentraState Healthcare Foundation, Freehold Township, hosted its 40th annual Band Aid Open Golf Outing, “Golf For Kids,” on June 14. The event was held at TPC Jasna Polana, Princeton, where 190 golfers enjoyed the beautiful course. More than $225,000 was raised to support pediatric services at CentraState, according to a press release. CentraState Healthcare System…

  • Late summer concerts slated at Resorts Casino

    Late summer concerts slated at Resorts Casino

    ATLANTIC CITY — Resorts Casino Hotel has announced a variety of shows coming to the Superstar Theater. The Village People, also known as the “Kings of Disco,” will perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 27. Billy Ocean will bring his talents to Resorts at 8 p.m. Sept. 10, and The Hit Men will perform classic pop…

  • Three men charged with conspiracy to commit burglary

    Three men charged with conspiracy to commit burglary

    HOWELL – Three men were arrested in connection with an attempted burglary after an off-duty police officer observed actions he believed were out of the ordinary on a Howell street and pursued the incident to a resolution. According to police, at 11 a.m. June 16, Howell Patrolman Nicholas Bondarew was off duty in his personal…

  • Substitute teacher charged with sexual assault of student

    Substitute teacher charged with sexual assault of student

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer A Freehold Township resident who worked as a substitute teacher at Freehold Township High School has been charged with second degree sexual assault and second degree endangering the welfare of a child, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. According to a press release, Daniel Kropa, 24, was arrested…

  • Drug-awareness event scheduled in Old Bridge

    Drug-awareness event scheduled in Old Bridge

    The ministry of Free Indeed NJ will hold a free drug-awareness/drug-education event 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 9 at Geick Park, Route 516, Old Bridge. The day will feature food vendors, subject-matter experts, music and testimonies. For more information, call 732-320-6680; email [email protected]; or write to Free Indeed, 40 Southwood Drive, Old Bridge, N.J. 08857.

  • Former Sayreville teacher charged with sending illicit photos to student

    Former Sayreville teacher charged with sending illicit photos to student

    A South Plainfield High School teacher has been charged with sending two inappropriate photos to a male student via social media. Mallory Christ, 29, of South Plainfield, was charged with a second degree count of endangering the welfare of a child by sending the two photos of herself to the student sometime in February, according…