• HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Lauren Marsh nominated for Jersey Acoustic Music Awards
  • HILLSBOROUGH: New tanker’s cost covered in fire budget

    By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Woods Road Fire Company will see the delivery of a replacement tanker this summer to enhance firefighting services in the township.    Other than salaries for fire marshals and office staff, it’s the biggest item in the $2.1 million fire district budget voters will decide up or down Saturday in an…

  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       Kristopher Cartagna, 24, of Trenton, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana after his car was stopped for a motor vehicle violation at 7:42 p.m. Feb. 4 on Brunswick Pike at Cherry Tree Lane.    Julian Rodriguez, 19, of Puritan Avenue, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Three seek two seats on fire board
  • SPRINGFIELD: Hyenas flee Animal Kingdom Zoo

    After pair escape confinement, one cub dies when car strikes By David Kilby, Special Writer    SPRINGFIELD — The escape of two 8-month-old hyena cubs from Animal Kingdom Zoo once again has raised concern for the troubled facility.    Mayor Denis McDaniel focused in on the issue at the Springfield Township Council meeting Feb. 7, saying he…

  • CALENDAR: Feb. 14

    Thurs., Feb. 14    Pre-K and Kindergarten Kids Time: 2 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. A new program for children ages 4 to 6 featuring Valentine’s Day stories and a craft. Please register in-person, by phone at 609-758-7888, or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.    Valentine’s Day Storytime: 4:15 p.m., Allentown library,…

  • TRENTON: District 15 Democrats to run together

       TRENTON — The 15th District New Jersey delegation — Sen. Shirley K. Turner, Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, and Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman — have issued a press release that says they will be seeking re-election as the Democratic candidates for the Legislature in the November 2013 general election.    The 15th legislative team currently represents Lambertville, West…

  • Patriots’ Maragoto signs with Monmouth Hawks

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold Township High School defensive end Manny Maragoto was all smiles when he signed his Letter of Intent to Monmouth University on National Signing Day on Feb. 6 to continue his football career. The Monmouth University football program is undergoing some major changes. There is a new stadium in the…

  • Team state championships are next for area wrestling squads

    The Pine Belt Arena is the goal for area wrestling teams this week. Located on the campus of Toms River High School North, the arena will host the NJSIAA Group state championships on Feb. 17. Getting there will be the challenge for the local teams that have qualified for the state tournament. The road to…

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