• Ocean Township doctor indicted

    A doctor from Ocean Township is accused of writing illegal prescriptions for oxycodone. Dr. Paul DiLorenzo, 60, was indicted on counts of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, structuring financial transactions, conspiracy to launder money, and failing to collect and pay payroll taxes by a federal grand jury on June 26, according to a press release from…

  • Adult-community spoof returning to the stage

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The laughter never ends at Clo- Achers, a fictional adult community conceived by Myra Danon and Meryl Berness, who live in a real-life adult community in Monroe. The two writers, who go by the name of Berdanhand Productions, will present “Calamities at Clo-Achers” at the Hightstown Elks Lodge July 11-27.…

  • Environmental groups critical of coastal rules

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer New regulations for coastal development fail to take the lessons of superstorm Sandy into account, advocates said during a recent state forum. Members of environmental groups weighed in on a state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposal that would consolidate the Coastal Management rules and the Coastal Permit programs, aligning…

  • Highlands arts council launches gallery series

    The Highlands Borough Arts Council (HBAC) has launched the Highlands gallery series at the Water Witch Coffee and Tea Company, 67 Waterwitch Ave., Highlands. The series showcases local accomplished artists in a variety of diverse Highlands settings. “Great Expectations,” featuring the works of Stacey Pritchard, is being exhibited through July 20. Pritchard’s paintings celebrate the…

  • VETStock to include concert, car show

    The Brennan Stands Alone Foundation will hold VETStock NJ noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 2, rain or shine, at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 120 Route 522, Manalapan. The day will include a car show, motorcycle show, free outdoor concert, family entertainment, craft vendors and a food court. All proceeds will benefit the rehabilitation of wounded…

  • Interfaith group celebrates anniversary

    The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought (MCWRET) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Neelam Indian restaurant in Middletown. The founder of MCWRET, Dr. Roshan Chaddha, and former member Dr. Byron Breese traveled from Virginia and Vermont to address attendees and celebrate MCWRET’s accomplishments during the past 20 years. MCWRET is sponsored…

  • University juniors win awards at ‘Hackathon’

    WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering has announced that two junior students, Justin R. Schlemm of Leonardo and Taylor J. Klodowski of Manasquan recently earned a second-place award at Marathon Data Systems’ second annual “Marathon Hackathon,” which was held June 7 and 8 at Marathon Data Systems’ office…

  • Monmouth University elects board officers

    WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s board of trustees elected Henry D. Mercer III of Locust to serve as its chair, effective July 1. Mercer, a member of the university’s board since 2011, is president and chief investment strategist of Mercer Capital Advisers Inc., which he founded in 1999. He succeeds Robert B. Sculthorpe, who…

  • Teacher allegedly had inappropriate talks

    A Woodbridge man who works as a substitute teacher at Matawan-Aberdeen Regional High School was arrested June 26 and charged with engaging in sexually explicit conversations with two students, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Philip Riveley, 29, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s…

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