Middletown, NJ|News|
After 54 Years, Middletown Vietnam War Vet Receives Bronze Star
The man is Mike Vaccaro. He was 24 years old when he served in the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1972.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Dead Geese Found In Sayreville, As Bird Flu Spreads In NJ
Dead geese, as well as other birds, have now been reported at more than 30 locations throughout the state:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|News|
Prosecutors In Asbury Park Cat Torture Case Honored
The other case involved a Howell man who similarly tortured his pet cat, cutting it, and recorded the act on his phone.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Coast Guard Ends Search For Man Who Died Off Sandy Hook
At 6 p.m. Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard ended its search for a 52-year-old Bronx man aboard a fishing boat that capsized Sunday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Man Hit Crossing Rt. 35 In Eatontown
He was struck by a car at 1 p.m. Tuesday, while he was walking across Rt. 35, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Renovated Long Branch Library Now Reopen To The Public
The Long Branch Public Library was built more than 100 years ago by Andrew Carnegie, and had endured significant flooding.
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
Sign Up To Play 4-On-4 Basketball In Secaucus Tournament March 16
The tournament will be held at the Secaucus Rec Center and it is only half court. Do you have a team of four that would like to play?
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Harlem Wizards Will Play At Middletown North March 11
Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. General admission is $22, and tickets for kids K-12 are $18. Children under 3 are free.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
2 Old Bridge Businesses Sell $50,000-Winning Lottery Tickets
Two businesses in Old Bridge sold big-winning lottery tickets last week, the NJ state Lottery announced Monday:
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Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Man Sentenced For Stabbing Female Relative Inside Home
Police say Timothy Sauers stabbed a woman he was related to in the neck on July 5, 2023 inside a home on Hillside Street.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade Will Be March 9
Get all the info. here. The parade will step off at 1:30 p.m. To have your group march in the parade, email santaonsmith@gmail.com.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Public Schools Child Find Notice
Attention, Middletown parents/guardians who have concerns about the educational development of your child in the following areas:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Free Event For Kids With Autism This Saturday In Eatontown
Bierman Autism Centers, in Eatontown, Princeton & Ramsey, are hosting a free sensory-friendly reptile adventure.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
March 2025 Secaucus Calendar
Here is the March Secaucus calendar of community events:
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Feb. 17 - Feb. 23
Released by Secaucus Police, all of last week's arrests:
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Middletown, NJ|News|
What's Planned This March In Monmouth County Parks
March marks the official arrival of spring! Many free events planned:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Boat That Sunk Off NJ, Killing 4, Was A Fishing Boat From Queens
The man still missing in the ocean has been identified.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Coast Guard Search For Person Missing In Atlantic Ocean Off Sandy Hook
The Coast Guard received a distress call at 12:04 p.m. Sunday about a sinking boat five miles south of Breezy Point. One person is missing.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Colonia High Cancer Rates Are Not Unusually High: NJ Dept. Of Health
Fears about cancer linked to Colonia High School were resurrected at the school board meeting Thursday night:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
More Info. On Proposed Tax Increase For Shore Regional Homeowners
On March 11, Shore Regional will ask residents in four towns to raise taxes to make school improvements.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
