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Bordentown Post 26 outlasts Allentown in American Legion Baseball State Final 8 marathon
WOOD-RIDGE — When the Bordentown Post 26 and Allentown Legion baseball teams met Monday in New Jersey American Legion State Final 8 second-round play at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex, no one wanted to lose. While that is an everyday occurrence for any team, these clubs took that to the...
County Clerk Hanlon Advises of Fire District and School Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for the 2024 General Election
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising fire district and school candidates that the petition filing deadline for the 2024 General Election is fast approaching. The deadline is Monday, July 29, 2024, at 4 p.m., the last Monday in July as per State law. Fire...
Andrea Jane Giordano of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and Formerly of Southampton, Dies July 16
Andrea Jane Giordano, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend well known, passed away on July 16th at her home in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Known for her warmth, generosity, hospitality, and unforgettable smile, she lived a full life, filled with the love of her son, siblings, step-sons, parents, nieces and nephew, and dear friends. Andrea was a well-loved person who greatly loved and cherished others and had an uncommon zest for life.
You can pretend you're on an African safari at this new glamping resort in New Jersey
Want to feel like you’re on safari, without leaving the country?. Head to Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa, a new glamping experience that’s now open at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, which is about halfway between Philadelphia and New York City.
Philadelphia woman will face trial for murder of Wrightstown man, stealing his car, impersonating his dead wife
A woman was ordered to stand trial Thursday for the murder of a 72-year-old man in Wrightstown Township in October. Meghan Macklin, 46, of Philadelphia, was charged in March with the murder of Richard Scott MacFarland in his home at 55 Apple Hill Road. She was taken into custody in Tennessee after fleeing the area in the victim’s car.
Milltown Police Departments Hiring Crossing Guards for Upcoming School Year
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Police Department is hiring school crossing guards for the 2024-25 Milltown School District academic year. "As a school crossing guard, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our children as they travel to and from school," Milltown Chief of Police Christopher Johnson said. "Your presence will provide peace of mind for parents and create a safer environment for everyone. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to give back to your community, safeguard our children, and be a positive role model."
Neptune Township Planning Board: 7/24 Meeting Canceled
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - This Wednesday's (7/24/24) scheduled meeting of Neptune Township Planning Board is canceled. The next meeting will be August's regular meeting on 8/28/24, at 7:00 PM, at 25 Neptune Boulevard in the second floor meeting room. Please direct any questions regarding this meeting to Kristie Dickert (kdickert@neptunetownship.org) or...
Fish falls from the sky, smashes Tesla car windshield in Atlantic Highlands
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - Add bluefish falling out of the sky to the list of perils living at the Jersey Shore. Cynthia and Jeff Levine had no idea what smashed the windshield of their 2023 Tesla Y in their driveway on Sunday afternoon. Cynthia said the car alarm started beeping and when they went to investigate, they saw their windshield was shattered in a bullseye pattern.
Water Main Overhaul Underway in Tinton Falls; Sewer Pipe Punctured in Red Bank
TINTON FALLS – An $8.5 million New Jersey American Water (NJAW) project is underway, which the company claims will improve water service reliability. Beginning this week, the water provider is replacing approximately 4,900 feet of aging water main. The improvements will take place along Wayside, Shafto and Hope roads.
Heading to the Jersey Shore? This is the breakfast place for you
If you’re going to spend a day at the Jersey shore, you’re going to need a solid meal. After all, you’re about to spend a day dodging kids throwing balls, people from out of state sitting way too close to you, and - in rare cases - umbrellas that have gotten loose.
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Car crashes into tree in N.J. town, seriously injuring young child
A 4-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries after a vehicle crashed into a tree in East Windsor, injuring three other people, police said. The East Windsor Police Department said they responded to a collision involving one car with four occupants at about 10:53...
Major NJ hospital system back to normal operations after CrowdStrike software meltdown
One of New Jersey's largest hospital systems was back online late Friday, a day after a global software snafu caused some of its computer systems to crash canceling elective surgeries and other procedures. The 12 hospitals and other facilities of RWJBarnabas Health had returned to "normal operations" by 9 p.m....
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
This 60-year-old N.J. ShopRite is finally getting a massive expansion
ShopRite is completely revamping one of its stores in central New Jersey, according to a new redevelopment plan proposed by officials. Holmdel-based Saker ShopRites, which owns and operates 39 ShopRite stores in Central Jersey and along the Jersey Shore, initially proposed building a brand new ShopRite in the parking lot of an existing store in Freehold Township.
Stafford Police Seek Help in Fatal Accident Investigation
The Stafford Township Police Department is reaching out to the public for information that may help in an investigation, according to a Facebook post by police officials on Sunday, July 21. A day earlier, on July 20, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Stafford police responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident...
Suspicious Vehicle in Tinton Falls Ends With Arrest of Armed Drug Dealer
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Jose Quinta, 39, from Elizabeth, was arrested on multiple charges following a suspicious vehicle investigation by the Tinton Falls Police Department. The incident occurred yesterday in…
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