Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Bachata, Merengue Lessons And Dancing Friday Night In Perth Amboy
A group dance lesson will begin at 5:30 p.m. Then it's open dancing until 8:30 p.m. Bayview Park on the Perth Amboy waterfront.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
2 Secaucus Police Blotters, Weeks Of June 7 - June 20
Here are the two Secaucus police blotters from the last two weeks:
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Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Woman Who Uploaded Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Video Is Jersey Shore Bartender
Grace Springer, who uploaded the viral Coldplay concert video, works at Jenks Bar in Point Pleasant and graduated from Monmouth University.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Woman Accused Of Harassing Rt. 35 Drivers Nearly Hit Middletown Girl Scout Troop: Police
Photos of the woman have been circulating on social media, as Middletown residents say she harasses drivers along Rt. 35. She's now in jail.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Doctor Demanded Sexual Favors From Patients In Exchange For Opiates: Feds
Dr. Ritesh Kalra, who lives in Secaucus and works in Fair Lawn, is charged with soliciting sexual favors from patients for opiate meds.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Perth Amboy Man Shot Daughter, 5, Police Say
A Perth Amboy man is charged with the non-fatal shooting of his 5-year-old daughter on July 7.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Affair Was Behind Arrest Of Middletown BOE Member Joe Fitzgerald, Prosecutor Says
An extramarital affair may be why Middletown BOE member Joe Fitzgerald was headed to someone's home last week with a gun, say prosecutors.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Man Serves 1 Year In Prison For Hitting NJ Woman, Killing Her, And Fleeing Scene
A man who hit and killed a single mother from Woodbridge in August 2023 was released last week after serving one year in prison.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Woman Tried To Enter Cars Stuck In Traffic, Aberdeen Police Say
This happened on Rt. 34 Tuesday, said police. She also tried to enter cars parked in the ShopRite parking lot on Lloyd Road.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Reminder: Aberdeen's Fireworks Will Be Friday Night
Aberdeen's Independence Day fireworks were rescheduled to July 11, and the weather is looking all good for Friday night fireworks.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Woodbridge Man Killed In July 4th Motorcycle Accident
A man from the Fords section of Woodbridge was killed in a motorcycle crash on July 4 in Keyport.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Aberdeen Contractor Stole Upfront Payments; There May Be More Victims, Police Say
Lance Minnoia is charged with two counts of theft by deception. Aberdeen Police are looking for anyone who may have used him.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Scrabble Tournament At Secaucus Library July 30
6-8:30 p.m. at the library. Register in advance on the library calendar (Secaucuslibrary.org) or email Evanson at donevanson@aol.com.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Photos From 'Hairspray,' Showing This Weekend And Next At Middletown Arts Center
Check out production photos from "Hairspray," which will be performing at the Middletown Arts Center for the next two weekends:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Rook Coffee Opening Tinton Falls Headquarters, Will Double Cold Brew Coffee Production
Are you a fan of Rook Coffee? It's a Jersey Shore coffee shop with a cult following — especially for their cold brew.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
DWI Checkpoint In Monmouth County Friday Night
The checkpoint will run from 9 p.m. Friday night to 1 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown BOE Member Fitzgerald Out Of Jail On Pre-Trial Monitoring
He was released with conditions: He is barred from possessing any weapons and was ordered to surrender his firearms purchaser ID card.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Live Band Rockwell At La Reggia Friday Night
If you're looking to take in some live music without leaving town, the band Rockwell will be at La Reggia Friday night:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Middlesex County Jazz Festival Returns Sept. 24 - 28 This Year
The festival presents four evenings of free jazz music in Carteret, Woodbridge, Metuchen and New Brunswick this September:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Trump Will Attend Club World Cup Final Game Sunday At MetLife Stadium
Trump said he plans to watch Sunday's Club World Cup final in person. The game is at 3 p.m. at MetLife stadium.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
