• Thompson Park Day set for Oct. 16

    Thompson Park Day set for Oct. 16

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Thompson Park Day will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft. Celebrate the season with traditional autumn activities in a beautiful park setting. Free activities include canoeing on Marlu Lake (weather permitting), kids’ races, pie-eating contests, entertainment, square dancing…

  • Historical Society of Ocean Grove meeting set for Sept. 26

    Historical Society of Ocean Grove meeting set for Sept. 26

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its third Program and Membership Meeting of the year at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove. The feature presentation is “The Historical Society’s Summer of Success” with a video highlighting the Summer of 2016 and The Historical Society’s outreach…

  • Edison officers plead guilty, forfeit jobs

    Edison officers plead guilty, forfeit jobs

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — Four Edison police officers have forfeited their positions as police officers after pleading guilty in Middlesex County Superior Court for their involvement in planning to retaliate against a North Brunswick police officer because of a drunken-driving charge in 2012. Michael A. Dotro, of Manalapan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy…

  • Monmouth County Retired Educators Association meeting slated

    Monmouth County Retired Educators Association meeting slated

    A meeting of the Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will be held on Oct. 18 at Sterling Gardens, 227 Freneau Ave., Route 79, Matawan. Meet and greet local politicians running for office at 10:30 a.m. The regular meeting will begin at 11 a.m. A representative from NJEA will discuss Medicare issues during the business meeting.…

  • Man charged with sex crimes in Edison, New Brunswick

    Man charged with sex crimes in Edison, New Brunswick

    A 38-year-old man has been charged with committing sex crimes in Edison and New Brunswick. Thomas Canales of Franklin Township was also charged with computer theft after he allegedly installed a surveillance system in a client’s home, and then reportedly watched activities in the home through his computer and cell phone, according to a statement released…

  • Pumpkin Night at The Reformed Church of Metuchen

    Pumpkin Night at The Reformed Church of Metuchen

    Pumpkin Night will be held at The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 22. Children and adults of all ages are welcome for pumpkin carving and games. The Fellowship Hall will be decorated with friendly Halloween characters and filled with fun activities for the children. Pumpkins for carving…

  • J. P. Stevens to hold Marching Band Festival

    J. P. Stevens to hold Marching Band Festival

    The John P. Stevens Hawks Marching Band will hold its 29th annual Marching Band Festival beginning at noon on Oct. 9. The Festival will be held at McGowan Stadium, located on the new turf field behind the high school at 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Seven marching bands from around Central New Jersey will be performing…

  • Acting, playwriting classes offered at new performing arts center

    Acting, playwriting classes offered at new performing arts center

    LONG BRANCH — The New Jersey Repertory Company has announced playwriting and acting classes this fall at the new West End Performing Arts Center, 132 West End Ave. All aspiring writers and actors can take their talents and skills to the next level by taking acting and playwriting courses taught by accredited professionals in their…

  • East Brunswick police charge men with possession of a handgun

    East Brunswick police charge men with possession of a handgun

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A motor vehicle stop in East Brunswick led police to charge two men with possession of a revolver and ammunition. Around 10:15 p.m. on Sept. 7, Patrolman Patrick Lem stopped a 2003 Silver Hyundai Elantra on Arthur Street off of Route 18 north for a motor vehicle violation, according to information provided…

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