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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.
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...
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.
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.
New Jersey’s Etsch Farms Donut Lady Is Back
When I moved to Monroe Township, I took a weekend to ride around and get to know the area. I noticed there were a lot of farms, farmers markets, parks and a couple of lakes. Much prettier and peaceful than the area of North Jersey I grew up in. Right...
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.
Community Spirit Shines at Spring Lakes H.W. Mountz Annual Booster Bash
SPRING LAKE, NJ - H.W. Mountz Elementary School in Spring Lake, a National Blue Ribbon school, recently hosted its annual summer Booster Bash, marking the transition from the end of the school year to the beginning of a new one. This celebrated event is among several key fundraisers organized by the Mountz Booster Club, aiming to enrich the school's programs and facilities. Craig Lynch, the President of the H.W. Mountz Booster Club, opened the event by acknowledging the unwavering community support. "It's truly special that the community always steps up and helps us out. We couldn't organize...
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...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Little League controversy: Shore softball team ruled loser of state final day after game
Heartbreaking losses are part of the nature of sports. There are Hail Mary passes that land perfectly in the end zone as time expires. There are walk-off home runs and also strikeouts with the bases loaded for the final out. There are buzzer beaters on the final shot, and there are buzzer beaters invalidated by bad calls. ...
Haskell Stakes: Dornoch takes thrilling victory over Mindframe in a Belmont Stakes replay
OCEANPORT – The $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes turned into a repeat of last month’s Belmont Stakes, as a growing rivalry produced another dramatic finish. Just like in the final leg of the Triple Crown, it was Dornoch on the rail holding off a hard-charging favorite Mindframe on the outside, this time...
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...
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