• New Jersey International Film Fest to begin May 30

    The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center — in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, Jungle Software, Johnson & Johnson, Footage Firm, New Brunswick City Market, Jimmy John’s, and Eastman Kodak Co. — will present the 18th annual New Jersey International Film Festival Summer 2013 from May 31 to June 16.…

  • Committee acts as lien machine

    BY MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Township Committee recently voted to place liens on six properties in the municipality. Officials took the action on May 15. Township Administrator Thomas E. Antus said all of the properties that came before the governing body for action had maintenance issues. “This type of lien almost always starts…

  • Manalapan man faces arson charge in fire at cop’s home

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A Manalapan resident who is a nine-year veteran of the Edison Police Department in Middlesex County has been charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson for setting fire to the home of his superior officer, an Edison police captain, in Monroe Township,…

  • Applications for Sheriff Youth Week available

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced that applications are being accepted from Monmouth County high school-age students for participation in the 21st annual Sheriff Youth Week program. The deadline for applications is June 7. The weeklong program, which will be held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, July 8-12, affords participants the…

  • Parking privileges law for disabled will have changes

    The Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has announced upcoming changes to the parking privileges law for individuals with disabilities and a new procedure for issuing wheelchair symbol placards and license plates so that persons with a disability can find a designated parking space when they need it, according to a press release. “For New Jerseyans with…

  • Tips to be taken via text by sheriff’s office

    The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is sending a message that it needs the public’s help in combating crime, and it hopes to get a message back — via text. Through the agency’s new initiative, people can anonymously report a tip about suspicious behavior in an easier and more convenient way at any time by text…

  • Women’s civil war legacy will be focus of program

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — It is common knowledge that men left home and fought the battles of the Civil War, but a program to be held at the Oakley farm, Wemrock Road, on June 5 will focus on the significant role women played at that time in American history. “Community…

  • Honoring veterans by hiring them

    GUEST COLUMN MAJ. DON BLOSSER, USMCR Ret. On Memorial Day, May 27, New Jerseyans and Americans across the country joined together to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation and our freedoms. As a retired U.S. Marine Reservist who served during the Vietnam era, on active duty and as a reservist, I…

  • business briefs 

    Orthopedic Physical Therapy of Lincroft has announced the opening of its second location at 120 Craig Road, Suite 2, Manalapan. President and founder Dr. David Bertone, started the practice in 2008 to address the needs of those looking for rehabilitation for a variety of orthopedic issues. The practice is considered “boutique style” for people who…

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