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Big box store shopping in New Jersey just got smaller
In an ever ugly and sad trend another big box store announced that they are closing a chunk of their stores and trying to reorganize to stay above drowning in debt. National discount retailer Big Lots, with close to 1,400 stores nationally including twenty-seven in Monmouth and Ocean counties here in New Jersey, has announced that they are closing up to forty stores nationally and opening three more. Big Lots closed fifty-two stores in 2023 due to inferior performance.
Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Success of 31st Annual Sheriff Youth Week
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office hosted a successful 31st Annual Sheriff Youth Week, celebrating over 3 decades of the longest running program in the state of its kind. The 2024 Sheriff Youth Week began on July 8th and the class graduated from the event-filled program on...
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
Hidden affordable NJ beach offering food, music, ferry & more
You know those places that are often considered a hidden gem? Often times they're not as well-known or as large as their more popular counterparts. But as people begin to learn of such places, they start to become more and more popular. And that could be for a number of reasons.
CONGRATULATIONS TO SCAN ON THE SUCCESS OF THE 3RD ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC!
Mike Ciavolino, SCAN's Executive Director, addresses the golfers before they head off to the course. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tom Hayes of New Jersey Natural Gas and Carol Stillwell of Stillwell Hansen, the event sponsor. SCAN'S 3rd Annual Gold Classic, held on July 15, 2024 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club was a hit! SCAN sends out: "A HUGE Thank You to all of our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, SCAN Staff, & Board of Directors for braving the extreme heat on Monday, July 15 and making our 3rd Annual SCAN Golf Classic a successful event! We are especially grateful to...
Being A Lifeguard Is No Easy Summer Job
Can there be a better summer job than lifeguarding on an ocean beach at the Jersey Shore? You get a great tan, are outside all the time, get to flirt with girls and boys and enjoy the sounds and smells of the ocean. Plus with most beaches encouraging morning work-outs it helps you get in shape.
DWI checkpoints coming to two popular NJ shore spots this weekend
MONMOUTH COUNTY — DWI checkpoints and summertime go hand-in-hand, especially near the shore points with the increased traffic. Two will be popping up this weekend in Sea Girt and in Monmouth Beach, so make sure to have a plan before heading out. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force’s crackdown...
Tough financial times causes NJ tourist attraction to close for a while
FARMINGDALE — The Historic Village at Allaire in Monmouth County isn’t going anywhere, but it just started a weeks-long closure beginning today, July 15. The nonprofit organization took to Facebook and said multiple factors have led to the temporary closure: limited grant funding, weather, inflation and the economy.
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym Now Open In Monmouth County, New Jersey
Exciting news in Monmouth County. Get ready kids! It's time to swing, climb, jump, and have lots and lots of fun! If that's not enough, there's also a zipline which just happens to be everyone's favorite. Sounds like so much fun!. We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym is now OPEN...
Rizzitello now faces additional charges with another student
Julie Rizzitello, 36, of Brick Township, is now facing additional charges of having a sexual relationship with another student beginning in 2017, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday. Rizzitello has been charged with one count of second-degree Sexual Assault and one count of third-degree Witness Tampering. As a result of the continued investigation, it has been revealed that the alleged criminal conduct by Rizzitello began in 2017 with another student, the Prosecutor’s Office release read.
An amazing new program for NJ adults with autism is huge news
If you have a child with special needs, especially if he or she is on the autism spectrum, you know what a challenge it is to get them help after high school. After all, although a child becomes an adult, he’s always your child and a child on the autism spectrum often needs extra help after programs end when he turns 18.
Monmouth Conservation Acquires Scudder Preserve for Environmental Education
MIDDLETOWN – Driving down Browns Dock Road, it’s easy to miss the sign for Scudder Preserve but the rich yet obscure 90-acre wooded habitat is about to catapult into the spotlight with its acquisition by Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF). In a landmark development, the New Jersey Audubon (NJA)...
Suspect arrested in burglary of three businesses
BRICK TOWNSHIP — A suspect has been arrested following a string of burglaries at businesses in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Todd M. Lansing, 46, of Brick Township, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted burglary and one count of burglary to three commercial businesses in Brick Township. He also was charged with three counts of criminal mischief, two counts of possession of burglary tools and one count of theft, on July 2, Brick Township Chief of Police David Forrester announced.
Habitat Completes Another New Home for a Family
Randelle Monique and her family will soon move into their new home in Neptune. Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of another single family home in Neptune last week. The home was built over the course of a year with the help of 292 volunteers, Mike Rondholz said....
Monmouth County hospital makes NJ Top 5 in US News 2024 rankings
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings for the Best Hospitals of 2024. Ninety-seven hospitals in the Garden State were evaluated and only eight met U.S. News' high standards to be recognized as Best Regional Hospitals. The list included facilities that offer a full range of general...
A Brand New Fried Chicken Chain Is Opening Its First NJ Store In Monmouth County
Move over Colonel, there's a new chicken joint coming to Jersey and it looks like it's going to change the game for fried chicken lovers all over the state!. Now, I've never heard of this place before but after doing a little digging into what they're all about, I'm excited to see that they're making a move towards the Jersey Shore.
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