• Septor, Surdo seek school board seats in Plumsted

    Septor, Surdo seek school board seats in Plumsted

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Two residents are running unopposed for a pair of three-year terms on the Plumsted Township School District Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election. Leslie Septor, who is currently serving as the board’s vice president, and Joseph Surdo are seeking the seats. Septor said that during the…

  • Fall colors can be found in New Jersey

    Fall colors can be found in New Jersey

    By Michele S. Byers Many of us head straight to New England for spectacular fall foliage, but why not stay home, tour New Jersey’s forests and save time and gas? Some of the best places to hike and enjoy fall leaves are New Jersey’s natural areas. New Jersey’s natural areas are specially designated public lands…

  • New Egypt fall fest slated for Oct. 22

    New Egypt fall fest slated for Oct. 22

    PLUMSTED – The New Egypt Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 on North Main Street in downtown New Egypt. The popular autumn event is held rain or shine and will feature vendors, food, organizations, music, children’s activities and fun for the whole family, according to a press release.…

  • Bill names highway to honor fallen trooper

    Bill names highway to honor fallen trooper

    A young state trooper, just 24 years old when he died in an accident in his patrol car, will be memorialized under legislation introduced by state Assemblyman Ron Dancer. The bill (A-4105) designates a stretch of Interstate 195 in Upper Freehold Township as the “State Trooper Anthony A. Raspa Memorial Highway.” “Trooper Raspa is being…

  • Metuchen Farmers Market runs through November

    Metuchen Farmers Market runs through November

    Metuchen Farmers Market, at the Senior Center parking lot, 15 Center St., corner of New and Center streets, Metuchen, will hold Market Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through November. Come fill up a Metuchen Farmers Market bag, still available for purchase at the Manager’s Table, with fall crops. For more information, visit www.metuchenfarmersmarket.com. Held…

  • Church to hold flea market Nov. 5 in Metuchen

    Church to hold flea market Nov. 5 in Metuchen

    St. Luke’s Church, 17 Oak Ave., corner of Route 27 in Metuchen, will hold its monthly flea market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 5. Attic treasures, collectibles, toys, glassware, kitchen gadgets, linens, DVDs, puzzles and much more will be featured. Vendors are welcome. For more information, call 732-548-4308, ext. 1.

  • Metuchen candidates seek school board seats

    Metuchen candidates seek school board seats

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Five candidates are vying for the three, three-year available seats on the Board of Education in the upcoming election. Incumbents Jonathan Lifton and John A. Mindler Jr. face three newcomers in the race: Eric Suss, William Rezes and Alicia Sneddon Killean. Board of Education (BOE) member Michael Stern…

  • Former Long Branch resident pleads guilty of theft

    Former Long Branch resident pleads guilty of theft

    TRENTON — A former resident of Long Branch today, Oct. 13, admitted that he collected Social Security disability checks paid to his wife for more than four years after she died, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Brian Unger, 64, who is now a resident of ­Rincon, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge…

  • Red Ribbon Week marks battle against drug abuse

    Red Ribbon Week marks battle against drug abuse

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Municipal officials have proclaimed the week of Oct. 23-31 to be Red Ribbon Week in Colts Neck. According to a proclamation issued by Mayor Thomas Orgo on Oct. 12, the National Red Ribbon Campaign offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle by…

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