Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Man Accused Of Fatal Hit And Run Of Neptune Twp. Man
Police say the two men were talking through the car window when the driver drove away, with the victim clinging to the car.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
See Photos From Secaucus Basketball Tournament Sunday
A total of 10 teams from across Hudson County signed up to play in a four-on-four, half court basketball tournament.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
It's Not Just 3 Schools: Middletown Seeks To Close More In Future
The district wants to reduce Middletown's 11 elementaries to 8. Meanwhile, parents launched a petition against any school closures.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Seal Found On Middletown Beach Died At Stranding Center
The seal was found on a Middletown beach Feb. 19, and the Stranding Center was actually preparing to release him back into the wild:
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Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Library Fully Reopens Renovated Rooms March 31
On March 31, the library will fully reopen, with an updated reference area, expanded teen room, expanded history room and makerspace.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
See World Dance Festival March 29 At Secaucus PAC
Next Saturday, the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center at Secaucus High will host an international dance show. Free for residents.
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Woodbridge|News|
Woodbridge Teen Tests Positive For Tuberculosis
The Middlesex County Health Department is aware of the case, and is assisting in the investigation.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Tractor Trailer Flips On Side In Front Of Secaucus Town Hall
There is a tractor trailer flipped over on its side currently at the intersection of County Avenue and Paterson Plank Road.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Officers Save Man's Life On Julianne Terrace
At 3:57 p.m. Tuesday, Secaucus Police responded to the 200 block of Julianne Terrace for a 911 call of a man who was not breathing.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Democrats Condemn Proposal From District To Close 3 Schools
They also said the board should have held Tuesday night's meeting elsewhere, as hundreds of parents were locked out of the North library.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
3 Middletown BOE Members Vote No On Budget That Would Close Schools
The Middletown school district is in a $10-15 million budget hole, Middletown School Board president Frank Capone said Wednesday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Parents Fervently Protest Idea To Close 3 Schools
The district seeks to close Leonardo and Navesink and move those students into a new "Bayshore Elementary." Bayshore Middle will close.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Tamagotchi Celebration March 29, 30 At American Dream
The Japanese virtual pet. There will be a mall-wide scavenger hunt, a Tamagotchi portrait studio, market and more:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Student Brought Gun To Woodbridge High School Tuesday
A 17-year-old boy threatened another boy Monday night, and then brought a loaded handgun to Woodbridge High School Tuesday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Saves $1.5 Million In Taxes To Hudson County
The town of Secaucus does not have to pay $1.5 million in taxes to the county, after it won a lawsuit.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Public Meeting April 26 On How To Make Ernston Road Safer
Middlesex County will do safety audits of five major county roads, and seeks public input. The five roads are:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Man Gets Life In Prison For Raping, Killing Sayreville Teen Girl
Bruce Cymanski maintains he is innocent after he was convicted for the first-degree rape and murder of 17-year-old Nancy Noga in 1999.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown BOE Unveils 2025-'26 Budget Tuesday Night
If you cannot attend the meeting in person, follow along with the livestream here:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
2 Men Charged With Burglaries In Sayreville
These two men, who live in Sayreville, were arrested Monday and charged with a series of home burglaries in that town.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
200 Attend Anti-Trump Rally In Eatontown, Another Planned For Sunday
Also, hundreds of people, including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, gathered in Red Bank for an International Women's Day march:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
