• Forum teaches young men about politics, leadership

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Jenniston R. Francis Central New Jersey has found itself a few good men. More than 1,000 young men from across the state convened June 22-27 at Rider University, Lawrenceville, for the 69th session of the American Legion Jersey Boys State. The program was designed to provide hands-on experience in local,…

  • Rabies cases affect Monmouth, Middlesex counties

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Nine raccoons and one fox have tested positive for rabies in Middletown this year, the most recent of which were found near Locust Point Road and Pineridge Avenue. Health Department Director Rich DeBenedetto said it is important for residents to be aware of the risks, since rabies is incurable…

  • Jewish community gathers to seek solace, unity

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Joe Hollander, chairman of the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County, lights three candles during the July 2 memorial service for three Israeli teens who were kidnapped and killed in June. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The murders of three Israeli teens have become a rallying point for the…

  • Monroe farm preserved by state, county

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Indyk’s Farm in Monroe, established by current owner Ben Konopacki’s grandfather in 1940, has become the 52nd farm to be preserved in Middlesex County under the Farmland Preservation Program. JEREMY GROSSMAN/STAFF Ben Konopacki, owner of Indyk’s Farm, has ensured that the farmland his grandfather bought at a 1940 auction…

  • Eyes in the sky: Vanishing privacy

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The widespread use of surveillance cameras, such as these atop a local retail building, have sparked discussions at the local and state levels about citizens’ right to privacy. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Like it or not, the notion of digital and physical privacy is a vanishing concept — everyone can…

  • Police seek suspect in Monroe bank robbery

    Gloria Stravelli MONROE — On Thursday July 10 at 8:47a.m., the Monroe Township Police Department responded to the TD Bank at 162 Prospect Plains Road for a reported hold up/robbery. According to a press release from the police department, a male suspect entered the bank and approached the teller, handed the teller a note and…

  • Police seek suspect in Monroe bank robbery

    Gloria Stravelli MONROE — On Thursday July 10 at 8:47a.m., the Monroe Township Police Department responded to the TD Bank at 162 Prospect Plains Road for a reported hold up/robbery. According to a press release from the police department, a male suspect entered the bank and approached the teller, handed the teller a note and…

  • Bulletin Board

    – ‘Musical Odyssey’ coming to library The Counterclockwise Ensemble will present a concert titled “Looking Back, Moving Forward — A Musical Odyssey” 1-2 p.m. July 14 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. The performance will combine the instrumentation of chamber music with the energy and vitality of a rock concert. The Counterclockwise Ensemble is…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of May. Top Listing Associate and Top Sales Associate is Laurin Manco LaLima. Top Listing Team and Top Sales Team is the Andrea & Harry Mesh Team. “The competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication of these Realtors…

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