• Monmouth Park plans to decrease purses in 2016

    Monmouth Park plans to decrease purses in 2016

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- With expenses rising, Monmouth Park officials have offered an initial purse structure plan that is more than $1 million less than the previous year. Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, said the current plan is to decrease many of the purses this upcoming season, which…

  • College Fair at Brookdale to feature 200 schools

    College Fair at Brookdale to feature 200 schools

    Representatives from more than 200 colleges and universities will be on hand at the Spring 2016 Monmouth County College and Transfer Fair, set for April 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Parking is in lots 6 and 7. County high school students and their parents are…

  • Man found dead in Edison

    Man found dead in Edison

      EDISON – Authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old man who was found outside a warehouse at Raritan Center. Taharqua Temple of East Windsor was pronounced dead on April 3 at 6:05 p.m. after he was found by two unidentified individuals who called police at 5:45 p.m., according to a statement released on April…

  • Brookdale slates Open House for April 24

    Brookdale slates Open House for April 24

    LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College will hold its annual Spring Open House from 12-2 p.m. April 24 at the Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road. High school students, career-changers and residents of all ages are invited to meet with Brookdale faculty, tour the Lincroft campus and explore more than 50 degree and career-training programs. Staff…

  • Rook Coffee releases berry iced tea

    Rook Coffee releases berry iced tea

    Rook Coffee announces the release of the company’s exclusive iced tea: Berry Tea. This seasonal iced beverage is a blueberry and hibiscus tisane that is caffeine free and refreshing. Rook Berry Tea is completely natural. No artificial flavors or syrups are used to create this seasonal treat. The tea has a natural sweetness without any…

  • Fair Haven volunteer firefighter arrested

    Fair Haven volunteer firefighter arrested

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A 19-year-old Fair Haven volunteer firefighter has been charged with one count of second degree aggravated arson following an investigation into a fire that occurred on the property of a borough church late last week, according to officials. Following a joint investigation by the Monmouth County’s Prosecutor’s Office and…

  • Israeli rabbi to speak at temple

    Israeli rabbi to speak at temple

    TINTON FALLS — Israeli Rabbi Uri Regev will give a series of talks from 3-8 p.m. May 7 at Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT), 332 Hance Ave. The public is invited to this event. The topics of Regev’s text-based talks will include “Who Is a Jew?”  “Can Israel Be Both Jewish and Democratic?” and “Liberal Judaism…

  • Middlesex County College to hold Food Tasting Event April 13

    Middlesex County College to hold Food Tasting Event April 13

    The Middlesex County College Alumni Association is holding a Food Tasting Event April 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the College Center at the Edison campus. Cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door, $20 for students, and one child (under 12) is free with purchase of adult ticket. This is the eighth culinary event.…

  • Metuchen Chamber to present Home-Based Business Meetup April 21

    Metuchen Chamber to present Home-Based Business Meetup April 21

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Home-Based Business Meetup April 21 from 5-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. The meetup is open to any home-based business owner; RSVP to 732-548-2964 or [email protected]. There is no charge but attendees are encouraged to bring an item for the…

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