Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Building Explodes In Perth Amboy Due To Gas Leak: Reports
One person was injured when a building exploded after a gas leak Thursday afternoon in Perth Amboy, according to media reports.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
3 Secaucus Students Compete In 2025 Hudson County Spelling Bee
A total of 76 Hudson County children, in grades third through eighth, competed. Among those were three students from Secaucus:
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Woodbridge|News|
Woodbridge Man Charged With Murder In Death Of Son, 4
A Woodbridge man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his son, a 4-year-old boy, last February in a Somerset County motel.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Man Charged With Car Theft From Secaucus Home
This man was arrested Thursday after police say he stole an Audi from a Valley Court home in Secaucus last June.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Monmouth County Park System Summer Job Fair March 8 In Tinton Falls
They are hiring lifeguards, camp counselors, seasonal maintenance workers and more for June, July and August.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Ken Gardner Will Challenge Sharon McAuliffe For 1st Ward Council Seat
"People are frustrated with their property taxes and overdevelopment. The McAuliffe/McCormac team has been raising our taxes."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Some NJ Drunk Driving Convictions Can Be Overturned: See If You Apply
A New Jersey State Police sergeant was found to be calibrating several Alcotest instruments used to take breath samples:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
Some NJ Drunk Driving Convictions Can Be Overturned: See If You Apply
A New Jersey State Police sergeant was found to be calibrating several Alcotest instruments used to take breath samples:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Highland Park Farmers' Market Opens For 2025 Season This Friday
Spring really is right around the corner! Opening day for the Highland Park farmers' market will be from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. this Friday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Free Hats, Gloves, Socks Given Away Now By Secaucus Mayor
Go to the mayor's office at town hall Thursday morning to get free winter hats, gloves and socks for you and your children.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Starbucks Will Be 3rd Retailer At Riverton In Sayreville
A Bass Pro Shop, QuickChek and now Starbucks plan to open at Riverton. Sayreville town hall may relocate there, too.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Goddard School Donates 207 Pounds Of Food To Food Bank
Parents who send their children to The Goddard School of Middletown donated 207 pounds of food, equating to 172 meals for those in need.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
March Library Programs For Adults At Middletown Public Library
Here's what's planned in March at the Middletown Public Library:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Craft Clique Launches Pokemon Trading Club
6-7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Drop your son or daughter off, or stay, so they can trade Pokemon cards with other Pokemon lovers
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Man Catfished In Valentine's Day Online Dating Scheme In Secaucus
People in Secaucus catfished a man online into thinking he would be meeting with a 15-year-old girl, said police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
More Come Forward With Concerns Over 'Cancer Cluster' In Colonia
A new NJ.com report dives back into what could be behind a cancer cluster in Colonia, and especially linked to Colonia High School.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
25 Dead Geese Found In Monmouth Co., DEP Investigating For Bird Flu
More than 25 dead geese were found in Belmar and Shark River Hills Friday. The DEP says it is investigating if bird flu is the cause.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Feb. 25 Middletown BOE Meeting Will Start At 6:30 P.M.
The Middletown school board will start their Feb. 25 meeting at 6 p.m. to allow extra time for their executive session.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Free Car Seat Safety Inspections In Middlesex County
The Middlesex County Sheriff will offer free car seat safety inspections in March, April, May and June at the following sites:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Feb. 10 - Feb. 16
Released by Secaucus Police, all of last week's arrests:
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