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  • East Brunswick Anti-Crime Unit completes narcotics investigations

    East Brunswick Anti-Crime Unit completes narcotics investigations

    EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Anti-Crime Unit officers, Detectives Dan Unkel and Alex Danese, have brought forth charges against several suspects accused of drug possession in the township. On April 22, the detectives reportedly observed a narcotics transaction in the parking lot of the Best Western Hotel on Route 18. Matthew Baxter, 40, of New Brunswick, was…

  • Report from Freeholder Director Arnone praises expo, municipalities

    Report from Freeholder Director Arnone praises expo, municipalities

    Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone had nothing but praise for the ‘Made in Monmouth’ Expo that was recently held at Monmouth University. Arnone also thanked local officials and municipalities for the preparation that was done for the road resurfacing project underway on Ocean Avenue in several Jersey Shore towns. His report is as…

  • USDA food app helps reduce waste, prevent illness

    USDA food app helps reduce waste, prevent illness

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has an app that can help you save money and help the environment. There are simple steps you can take in the kitchen to help you serve safer food and to help you reduce resource use and utility bills. This spring, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…

  • AAA recycles batteries, plants trees and utilizes “green” service vehicles

    AAA recycles batteries, plants trees and utilizes “green” service vehicles

    Hamilton – AAA Mid-Atlantic, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, is planting as many as 2,000 trees in a National Forest to represent the vehicle batteries the auto club recycles.  Nationally, AAA has recycled more than 12 million automotive batteries and continues to promote the importance of recycling this essential automotive part that gets…

  • AAA says millions of Americans making travel plans this summer

    AAA says millions of Americans making travel plans this summer

    HAMILTON – Travel plans are being made as families across the country eagerly await the beginning of summer, according to a recent AAA survey. More than one-third of Americans are planning to take a family vacation 50 miles or more away from home involving two or more immediate family members. New Jersey is home to…

  • Community workshops held for Rudyk Park plans and expansion

    Community workshops held for Rudyk Park plans and expansion

    PERTH AMBOY – Upcoming workshops and community input will play a key role in the improvement and expansion of Perth Amboy’s Rudyk Park, according to project organizers. A free workshop, open to the public and scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. on  April 29 in a multipurpose room on Middlesex County College’s Perth Amboy campus,…

  • Dog walk supports military working and service dogs for wounded warriors

    Dog walk supports military working and service dogs for wounded warriors

    SEA GIRT – The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund along with the Middletown Lions Club will present the  fourth annual K9 Sgt. Denny Dog Walk at the New Jersey Army National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 30. The dog walk supports military working dogs and service dogs for wounded…

  • Boat owners boost economy, survey reports

    Boat owners boost economy, survey reports

    WEST LONG BRANCH ― Delaware boat owners spend the night on their vessels most frequently. New Jerseyans are on the water the most days per month, but no one does it more than Marylanders in July. Not to be outdone, Virginians are willing to travel the farthest for a day at sea. Collectively, boat owners…

  • Sneak peek of ‘Maggie’s Plan’ set for May 19 in Red Bank

    Sneak peek of ‘Maggie’s Plan’ set for May 19 in Red Bank

    Monmouth Arts will sneak peek the film “Maggie’s Plan” at 7:30 p.m. May 19 at Bow Tie Cinemas, 36 White St., Red Bank, courtesy of Tom Bernard, co-chair of Sony Pictures Classics. A reception featuring Peruvian cuisine will take place from 5:45-7:15 p.m. at Monmouth ArtSpace, 105 Monmouth St. The film stars Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke,…