• Blessing of the Bikes to benefit local food pantry

    Blessing of the Bikes to benefit local food pantry

    St. George’s Anglican Church will hold the 12th annual Blessing of the Bikes on April 29 at the church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. Registration will be held at 10 a.m. with coffee and donuts. The bike blessing will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by a bike run and return to the church for food, music…

  • Caregiver Canines bring joy through therapy dogs

    Caregiver Canines bring joy through therapy dogs

    MILLTOWN — The Caregiver Canines program brings certified therapy dogs and their handlers into the homes of the elderly, disabled, veterans and those with dementia to brighten their days and light up their lives. A network of Caregiver Canines volunteers and their certified therapy dogs — many of which are rescues — are matched with…

  • South River student’s design includes American flag

    South River student’s design includes American flag

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – After narrowing down 750 logo design submissions to five finalists, the votes have been tallied and the grand prize winner of the South River Police Department’s 100th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest is ninth-grader Ciara Baez. To celebrate a century of protecting and serving the residents of South…

  • Revised plan for Wawa gas station will continue in June

    Revised plan for Wawa gas station will continue in June

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Owners of the Wawa on Route 27 presented an amended plan to add fueling stations to the property since the application was denied in October. However, North Brunswick Zoning Board members will not vote on the revisions until at least June. A plan to demolish the existing…

  • Metuchen considers limits on new home size

    Metuchen considers limits on new home size

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — With the borough becoming a more and more desirable place to live, a catch-22 has presented itself with the construction of new single family homes. “I feel they are being built too big and don’t fit with the historical character of some of our neighborhoods,” said Councilman Reed…

  • La Tavola to hold painting party May 9

    La Tavola to hold painting party May 9

    La Tavola Cucina will hold its next painting party at 7 p.m. on May 9 at the restaurant, Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Pick from canvas, slate or wood to create a masterpiece. The cost is $22. To make a reservation, call 732-406-0172 or the venue directly at 732-238-2111.

  • Students honored for work in Howell

    Students honored for work in Howell

    Colts Neck High School seniors Ally McGowan and Ben Long have been recognized as the national PAL female and male youths of the year in recognition of their dedication and commitment to the Howell Police Athletic League and the community of Howell, according to a press release from the Freehold Regional High School District. The…

  • Howell council plans next move on municipal budget

    Howell council plans next move on municipal budget

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer HOWELL – Township Council members are seeking guidance from the state in order to determine the next steps in resolving the 2017 municipal budget situation. Howell’s $47.9 million budget was the subject of a public hearing during the April 18 council meeting and could have been adopted by council members…

  • Howell vehicle stop yields heroin stash

    Howell vehicle stop yields heroin stash

    HOWELL – Three residents of Ocean County were charged with drug offenses following their arrest during a motor vehicle stop in Howell. Police said that at 4 p.m. April 11, Howell Police Department Crime Suppression Unit Capt. Thomas Rizzo, Detective Sgt. Jack Headley, Detective T.J. Hurley, Detective Robert Ortenzi, Detective Ryan Richards, Detective David Gilliland…

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