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Portion of Culver Road to Close for Three Days for Repairs this Week
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A portion of Culver Road will be closed to through traffic for three days for repairs, according to the township. Residents are advised to avoid this part of the roadway and follow all posted detours during this time. Work will begin on Monday at 7:00 AM and will continue for three days, according to a nixle alert. Culver Road will be closed to through traffic between Deer Field Trail and Drinking Brook Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Access to Deer Field Trail can be obtained from Georges Road, and access to Drinking Brook can be obtained from Friendship Road. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Staten Island musician featured prominently in upcoming Francis Ford Coppola movie
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Because Hollywood’s love affair with Staten Island has never waned, Tinseltown’s big wigs continue to connect — in one way or another — to the once forgotten borough. It’s no secret that “The Godfather,” Francis Ford Coppola’s masterful epic was staged...
These 2 restaurant chains will soon open inside Walmart stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Walmart shoppers will soon be able to peruse store shelves and grab a bowl of poke or a slice of pizza -- all in the same shopping trip. The big box retailer has partnered with both Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar and Mr. Gatti’s Pizza – two leading regional restaurant chains – and will soon open a multitude of eateries inside more than 100 Walmart locations.
Milltown Boy Scout to Host Seminar on How to Avoid Fraud for Local Seniors
MILLTOWN, NJ - According to the FBI, more than 100,000 seniors were victims of fraud in 2023. Elder fraud continues to be a growing problem, which is why local Boy Scout Scott Rumney is hosting a seminar on fraud in conjunction with AARP and the Milltown Police Department on Wednesday, July 24 at the Milltown Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Fraud: How Can I Avoid It is ideal for anyone 60 years of age or older. It's also a perfect pick for children with senior parents. There will be presenters from AARP as well as the Milltown Police...
Class of 2025 guard Kaden Powers looking to set Rutgers official visit
Rutgers basketball is in race for class of 2025 shooting guard Kaden Powers of Rainier Beach (Seattle, Wash.) after extending an offer on Wednesday. Rutgers is the first high-major program to offer the 6-foot-5 Powers, who also holds offers from Idaho, Illinois-Chicago, James Madison, Montana, San Francisco, Seattle, UNLV and UT-Arlington.
Red Bank Public Library Newsletter: Week of July 22
Red Bank Public Library Newsletter for the Week of July 22. Book Sale! Drop in to the Library and snag a bag of Kids & YA books for only $1. There's still time to join Summer Reading, and get rewarded for reading! Grand prize raffles are on display at the Library.
Harris vs. Trump: Who is leading in the latest presidential poll?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- President Joe Biden has ended his bid for reelection in response overwhelming pressure from fellow Democrats, completely shifting the landscape of a presidential election that’s less than four months away. All eyes now turn to Vice President Kamala Harris, who has received Biden’s endorsement and...
Man Charged with Murder after Boy Finds Mother's Body in Edison Home
EDISON, NJ — An Edison man faces first-degree murder charges following a stabbing Sunday. Joan Franklin Polanco, 37, is charged with killing Lizbeth Benitzez-Ramirez, also 37. Ramirez's body was found inside a residence on Horizon Drive. Police say Benitez-Ramirez’s son was asleep in his room and found his mother...
Jersey Shore Dream Center’s Annual Serve24 Inspires Youth with Olympics-Themed Day of Service
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP/ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Jersey Shore Dream Center presented its annual Serve24 community event in Springwood Park on Saturday, July 20, with the goal of helping local youth in need. Every summer for the last decade, the Dream Center has partnered with local organizations to host a...
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.
Belmar Historical Society Unveils Vintage Photo Signs on Boardwalk
BELMAR, NJ - Visitors and locals strolling down the Belmar boardwalk can now enjoy a journey through time, thanks to the newly installed historical signs created by the Belmar Historical Society (BHS). These signs showcase a different era in Belmar's history, each adorned with vintage photos and equipped with QR codes linking to the BHS website, providing an immersive historical experience.
Fishermen use ballyhoo to land Yellowfin tuna in Hudson Canyon
If you're looking for the bluefish this week, they're literally falling out of the sky in Atlantic Highlands. That's what happened Sunday when a couple's windshield was smashed in after what was likely an osprey or eagle dropped a one-pound bluefish from the sky. The car's dashcam captured the falling fish bouncing off the car and into their garage.
Second Chance: Family Credits Quick Thinking and Exceptional Care for One Middlesex County Man’s Miraculous Recovery
Sunday, January 28, began unremarkably. Luis Padron, now 51, exercised at home in Monroe in suburban central New Jersey, and headed to the bathroom. Beth Padron suddenly heard a loud thud. She knocked on the locked door, but there was no response. Beth eventually made her way into the bathroom but found her husband of nearly 20 years unresponsive on the floor.
Edison High School Assistant Principal Accused of Intimidating Muslim Students
EDISON, NJ -The Edison Board of Education is investigating an incident involving an Assistant Principal of Edison High School and members of the Muslim Students Association (MSA). The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) says Nicole Himmelstein threatened the student members for requesting a joint Ramadan...
Rutgers football: 5 burning questions for the 2024 Big Ten Media Days
Steam those suits and bust out the cue cards: It’s time to bring on the cameras. And, if you’re taking the podium, maybe rehearse those lines, too. Rutgers heads out for to Indianapolis for the unofficial start to its season this week at the Big Ten Conference’s media day event at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Scarlet Knights will be represented by coach Greg Schiano, running back Kyle Monangai and linebackers Tyreem Powell and Mohamed Toure. All three will be asked several important questions about the upcoming season so lets turn up the heat.
Deborah A. MacEachern
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Deborah A. MacEachern (née Klatt) on the early morning of July 17, 2024. Deb, as she was so fondly referred to, was born on a beautiful fall day, September 21, 1968. She was the youngest and only daughter. Deb grew up.
Son wakes up from nap to find his 37-year-old mom stabbed to death in their N.J. home
A 37-year-old man was arrested in New York City hours after he stabbed a woman to death in her Edison home on Sunday, authorities said. Lizbeth Benitez-Ramirez was found dead by her son in their home on Horizon Drive after he woke up from a nap at about 4:30 p.m., the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said Monday.
Who are the 2024 Press Boys Volleyball All-Stars?
The senior setter and returning first-team Press All-Star led the Wildcats (23-5) with 652 assists and 50 aces. Brunke also contributed 43 kills, 117 digs and 155 service points. The four-year starter's 1,837 assists is a school record. FIRST-TEAM ALL-STARS. ANGELO ADDIEGO. Southern Regional. The senior setter helped Southern to...
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.
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