• Tara French joins Northfield Bank in Woodbridge

    Tara French joins Northfield Bank in Woodbridge

    Tara French will join Northfield Bank as executive vice president and chief administrative officer effective Sept. 18. French brings more than 30 years of banking and regulatory experience to Northfield. She began her career as a bank examiner with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and most recently was part of the Office…

  • Police increase presence as students return to school in South Brunswick

    Police increase presence as students return to school in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD) once again launched its Operation Safe Schools program for the beginning of the school year. The plan placed officers at every school in the district at the start and end of the first few school days as nearly 10,000 students headed back to school on Sept.…

  • Long-time Monmouth professor is mourned by university

    Long-time Monmouth professor is mourned by university

    The Monmouth University community mourns the loss of a longtime professor who had taught at the school for more than half a century. Prescott Evarts, a professor at Monmouth since 1966, died on Aug. 28 at the age of 79. At the time of his death, he and his wife Janine resided in West Long…

  • Sportika will seek permission to hold private parties

    Sportika will seek permission to hold private parties

    MANALAPAN – The owners of Sportika, an athletic training facility on Woodward Road, Manalapan, will seek municipal approval to expand the use of the building. On Sept. 14, representatives of Field of Dreams LLC (Sportika) are scheduled to appear before the Planning Board to discuss their application and to answer questions from board members, the…

  • State warns residents to be wary of hurricane aid charities

    State warns residents to be wary of hurricane aid charities

    The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is warning residents to be aware of phony charities that may seek donations during hurricane season after severe weather has caused damage to an area and charities are collecting money to help those who have been affected. The division is urging consumers to “investigate before you donate” and…

  • Red Bank Regional to honor legendary football coach

    Red Bank Regional to honor legendary football coach

    Red Bank Regional High School will unveil a new road dedicated to it beloved former football coach. Robert Strangia, who coached Red Bank Regional’s football team from 1970 to 1975, will have a path named after him before the team’s home opener on Sept. 15 against Matawan Regional High School.  The path begins at the…

  • Freeholders remember Narozanick as ‘Mr. Monmouth County’

    Freeholders remember Narozanick as ‘Mr. Monmouth County’

    Theodore J. “Ted” Narozanick, 96, a native of Englishtown whose life was marked by service to his country, his hometown and his county, is being recalled as “Mr. Monmouth County … a legend, a role model and a mentor” by the current members of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders. Narozanick died on Sept. 1…

  • Jackson library to recognize efforts of Friends

    Jackson library to recognize efforts of Friends

    JACKSON – The Jackson Library will celebrate the efforts of the Jackson Friends of the Library in October. During the month, the library will offer activities for children, adults and families to commemorate National Friends of the Library Week. From Oct. 15-21, libraries throughout the United States will recognize the support that their friends groups…

  • Tough Mudder Tri-State set for Oct. 7 and 8

    Tough Mudder Tri-State set for Oct. 7 and 8

    Tough Mudder Tri-State 2017 will be held will be held Oct. 7 and 8 at Old Bridge Raceway Park, 230 Pension Road, Englishtown. There will be 10 miles of more than 20 obstacles. Tickets are $150 and up. Every participant will receive a headband, performance finisher tee, beer and insurance. For more information, visit www.toughmudder.com.

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