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The NJ gem and fossil show is returning to Edison. Here's everything you need to know
Love a little something shiny? The New Jersey Fall Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show is returning to Central Jersey for its first autumn event, building on the success of its usual spring running. Here's what you need to know if you plan on picking up everything from rare gems to ancient fossils. ...
NJ lottery bonanza: 9 big winners hit jackpots last week
It was another lucky week across New Jersey, and another lucky week for a lottery player in Monmouth County. A Quick Draw ticket worth $332,370 was sold at Stop & Shop in Middletown on Sept. 23. It was one of nine lucky lottery players who won more than $10,000 in New Jersey last week. ...
Take care of your fur babies! Hazlet Township to Host Free Rabies Clinic for Dogs and Cats.
Hazlet, NJ – Hazlet Township will be offering a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Department of Public Works building, located at 39 Leocadia Court, off Laurel Avenue. This event is open to all Monmouth County residents and will be held rain or shine.To ensure your pet’s license renewal in January 2025, the rabies vaccination must be valid through October 31, 2025. Residents are encouraged to bring their pets on a leash or in a carrier for safety. For deceased pets or...
Iconic Bagel Nook is opening another New Jersey store
We can’t get enough of our bagels in the Garden State. Sure, I’m biased, but I think New Jersey makes them better than anywhere else. One set of shops, in particular, makes bagels that should be considered art. Bagel Nook, known for their “Bagel Overloads,” just announced that...
See homes sold in the Old Bridge area, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Old Bridge area reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,386-square-foot home on Nicholas Drive in Old Bridge that sold for $515,000.
Murder trial upcoming for co-defendant in Staten Island music studio slaying
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Jury selection is scheduled to begin next week in the 2021 shooting death of a Staten Island man at a local music studio. The defendant, Darren ( Frenchie) Boyd, 33, is facing charges that include second-degree murder, first-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the incident.
National pharmacy chain to lay off 2,900 employees
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- CVS has announced it will lay off 2,900 employees, accounting for about 1% of the company’s workforce. “Our industry faces continued disruption, regulatory pressures, and evolving consumer needs and expectations, so it is critical that we remain competitive and operate at peak performance,” the company noted in a statement. “As we previously disclosed, we’ve embarked on a multi-year initiative to deliver $2 billion in cost savings by reducing expenses and investing in technologies to enhance how we work.”
Bicyclist hospitalized after he’s struck by co-worker’s car
A bicyclist in Union County was hospitalized Tuesday after he was struck by a car driven by a co-worker who said he didn’t see him, authorities said. The crash occurred about 10 p.m. on Bayway Circle in Elizabeth, according to a city spokeswoman. After the bicyclist was hit, the...
Everyone’s favorite game show is coming to NJ
On the Dennis and Judi show, we have talked to several people over the years who have been contestants on game shows, and I can’t even tell you how many times I watched a favorite game show of mine and wished that I could be on it. But one...
Rutgers football might be undefeated, but still has improvements to make vs Nebraska
PISCATAWAY – After Rutgers football’s victories so far this season, coach Greg Schiano has acknowledged that there are still areas his team needs to improve in. Despite a perfect record, not everything is perfect. While the Scarlet Knights have done what they’ve needed to do to earn four victories in their first four...
Money-laundering probe leads to DEA raids on Staten Island; 3 with borough ties charged
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raids last week on Staten Island were part of a multi-state investigation into a massive criminal enterprise where money was laundered from illegal sales of marijuana, according to multiple sources. Authorities allege that the money trail of illegal weed exchanged...
See all homes sold in Marlboro, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Marlboro reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,316-square-foot home on Sandburg Drive in Morganville that sold for $750,000. Marlboro. 20...
Tragic House Fire Claims Lives of Mother and Daughter, His Grief
West Palm Beach, Fl - A devastating house fire in Hazlet, New Jersey, left a community shattered, after claiming the lives of Jackie Montanaro, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, and her 6-year-old daughter, Madelyn. The tragedy sparked an outpouring of grief across social media platforms and touched hearts far beyond their local community.
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