• Neglected dogs seized from befouled Keyport home

    Neglected dogs seized from befouled Keyport home

    KEYPORT — The Keyport Police Department and the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) have seized 17 dogs from a home due to poor conditions. On June 25, Keyport police responded to a noise complaint due to barking dogs in the area. When police arrived, they came to see that…

  • Tea Party set for July 17 in Ocean

    Tea Party set for July 17 in Ocean

    Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, will hold the eighth American Doll and Teddy Bear Tea Party from 1-3:30 p.m. July 10, (rain date is July 17). Girls, their dolls and favorite adults will gather under the trees and tents on the grounds of the Eden Woolley House. Learn about the Woolley sisters and…

  • Airman graduates from basic training

    Airman graduates from basic training

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aguzntin Benzon graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn…

  • Airman graduates from basic training

    Airman graduates from basic training

    U.S. Air Force Airman Mickayla J. Zupa graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four…

  • Edison-Metuchen dog park opens June 29

    Edison-Metuchen dog park opens June 29

    By KATHY CHANG METUCHEN — The long-awaited community-wide dog park will officially open June 29. Dignitaries and others will gather tomorrow at 7 p.m. to dedicate the park. Working together, Edison and Metuchen officials turned a long-vacant 4.3-acre Whitman Avenue property in Edison that borders Metuchen into a groomed dog park for pets and owners from…

  • Sayreville Fire Department celebrates 100th anniversary

    Sayreville Fire Department celebrates 100th anniversary

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The chrome of each fire truck — one blue, but most of them the trademark red — glistened in the sun as the vehicles made their way up Main Street to the stage in front of Borough Hall. People cheered for the various departments, including South Amboy, Marlboro and…

  • Teen brings World Trade Center steel to Jackson memorial

    Teen brings World Trade Center steel to Jackson memorial

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – When Patrick Byrnes was 2 years old, he knew nothing of the deadly acts that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 or how the nation collectively shuddered from brazen acts of terrorism that were perpetrated on the United States. Patrick, who is now a 17-year-old Jackson Memorial High School…

  • Freehold Borough officials adopt 2016 municipal budget

    Freehold Borough officials adopt 2016 municipal budget

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Borough Council has adopted a $15.68 million budget to fund the operation of Freehold Borough this year. The budget will be supported by the collection of $9.7 million in municipal purposes taxes and $328,768 in library taxes from the borough’s residential and commercial property owners. Other revenue includes…

  • Temple Emanu-El slated July events

    Temple Emanu-El slated July events

    If you join Temple Emanu-El now, new members receive 50 percent off membership fees for two years of membership. This includes High Holy Day tickets and the many events and services the temple has to offer. Temple events coming up include: July 9 Shabbat in the Park — Join Temple Emanu-El for a fun and…

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