• Bond for treatment plant approved

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A $1.5 million bond that officials said will be reserved for the construction of a water treatment plant and sewer system for downtown New Egypt has been given a final vote of approval by the Township Committee. Mayor Jack Trotta said the funds from the bond will only…

  • Farmingdale man pleads guilty

    One individual pleaded guilty and another was sentenced in connection with their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin in Monmouth and Ocean counties, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Jason O’Neal, 42, also known as “Born,” of Farmingdale, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan in Trenton federal court…

  • Howell residents have opportunity to turn in medications

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — With prescription drug use on the rise in the United States, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has created the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative. As part of the initiative, a day is set aside and people are asked to look into their medicine cabinets and to dispose…

  • University’s gallery features Springsteen images

    Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey. The exhibition features 45 iconic images of the musician, such as this one taken by Pamela Springsteen.Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen:…

  • Church’s new food pantry will aid Howell residents

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Residents of Howell who find themselves in need of food have a new place to turn to for assistance. After nearly a year of work, the Grace Bible Church in neighboring Wall Township has opened the Abundant Grace Pantry. Howell residents will be among the individuals and families who will…

  • High school bands march to the top

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Jackson Memorial marching band performs during halftime of the game against Lacey Township held at Jackson Memorial High School on Sept. 18. STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With the crowd settled in and the Monroe Township High School football team set to begin its 2015 season, the Falcons marching band…

  • Water supply drought watch issued for three New Jersey regions

    Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today issued a drought watch for New Jersey’s Northeast, Central, and Coastal North water supply regions, urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather and above-average temperatures. The drought…

  • Keeping mature drivers mobile

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features A recent study shows seniors’ health suffers once they stop driving. Here’s a look at new-car features that can help older drivers remain behind the wheel. Taking away the car keys from an elderly relative not only means diminished freedom, a new study suggests the resulting distress can take a…

  • Q&A

    Easy-chair rider with Sharon Peters Q: My parents will be arriving soon to spend the next year with us, and during that time we’ll be taking long road trips back to their home several times. This makes me think we should consider buying a vehicle with reclining rear seats, if possible, as my dad has…

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