• Keyport native earns honor from Navy

    Keyport native earns honor from Navy

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer KEYPORT — A Monmouth County and borough native has been selected as Junior Civilian of the Year for his work as a legal assistant with the United States Navy. “It is very touching,” said William Bonnell, serving Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic Branch Office Earle. “I am one tiny…

  • Tickets available for trip to Tropicana

    Tickets available for trip to Tropicana

    American Legion Post No. 253, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood, will offer a June 5 fundraising bus trip to the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the post home. Return will be at approximately 8 p.m. Cost is $25 if paid by May 8 ($30 after that date) and includes a…

  • Community, vendors invited to Spring Fair

    The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., will hold its fifth annual Spring Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14. In the event of rain, the fair will take place 1-6 p.m. May 15. There will be bounce castles, an RC car track, games, food, prizes, face painting, live music and more. Vendor spaces are…

  • Police to offer Drug Take Back

    Police to offer Drug Take Back

    The Monroe Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) invite members of the public to drop off their unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30 at the Monroe Police Department, 3 Municipal Plaza, as part of national Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will offer residents an opportunity…

  • Edison resident expresses thanks

    Edison resident expresses thanks

    Hats off to Chief Bryan of the Edison Police Department. On April 20 at about 10 a.m., I was traveling south on the New Jersey Turnpike. Traffic was very heavy and I noticed a huge plume of very black smoke in the distance. As I got closer, I could see that in the far right…

  • Spotswood council approves $10.39 million budget

    Spotswood council approves $10.39 million budget

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — The Borough Council has approved its 2016 budget that will increase municipal taxes by about $60 for the owner of a home that is assessed at the borough average. Council members voted unanimously on April 18 to adopt a $10.39 million budget, which will be supported in part…

  • Candidates jockey to fill state seats

    Candidates jockey to fill state seats

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer TRENTON — The swearing-in of state Sen. Peter Barnes III (D-Middlesex) to the state Superior Court on Monday will essentially create a domino effect in the Assembly’s 18th Legislative District. Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex) has been the only one to declare an interest in Barnes’ senate seat, according to his office. The…

  • Middletown holds roundtable for local business owners

    Middletown holds roundtable for local business owners

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Local township and Monmouth County officials served as the hosts to a Grow Monmouth roundtable with owners and managers of local businesses to discuss ways to help them become more successful, grow, create more jobs and spur economic development. At least a dozen individuals gathered at the…

  • ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ auditions scheduled

    ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ auditions scheduled

    The Main Street Theatre Company will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” 7:30 p.m. May 2 and 3 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks (by invitation only) are planned for 7:30 p.m. May 5. Youngsters ages 5-13 (birthdates July 15, 2002-May…

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