Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Matawan Teenagers Remove Trash From NJ Beaches
These Matawan middle- and high-schoolers donated several hours of their time on Saturday to join Clean Ocean Action's annual "Beach Sweep."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
- Woodbridge, NJ
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Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Oct. 7 - Oct. 13
Released by Secaucus Police, all the arrests for that time period:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
NIH Gives Rutgers $50M To Fund Research At The HELIX
The National Institutes of Health will give Rutgers $50 million, which will be a major source of funding for research planned at the HELIX.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Oct. 14 - Oct. 20
There were multiple shoplifting arrests at the Secaucus Walmart last week.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
911 Calls Draw Large Police Response To Clark Street In Woodbridge
An individual having a health issue prompted a large police response to Clark Street Sunday night:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Girl Scouts, High School Students Volunteer To Clean NJ Beaches
Thousands of volunteers gathered at 83 locations across the state Saturday to clean up New Jersey's beaches, bays and streams. See the pics:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Leonardo Man, 60, Hit By Car And Killed On Rt. 36
Here is more info. on the man hit by a car and killed Friday night in Middletown:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middlesex, NJ|News|
South Plainfield School Of Rock Opens Nov. 2
School of Rock offers lessons for all ages, no experience needed. With a performance-based teaching style, they encourage kids on stage:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Carnegie Diner In Secaucus Hosts Halloween Party For Kids Oct. 27
There's also Spooky Woods in Schmidts Woods Friday night (Oct. 18) and the Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest dinner Oct. 19 at the ICC church.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Child, 2-3, Found In Perth Amboy, Parents Sought
"We are attempting to locate the parents of a found 2-3-year-old child in the area of Harbortown Blvd." said Perth Amboy Police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Laurence Harbor Firehouse Hosts Open House This Sunday
Bring the kids for a nice outing. Sunday's open house is also a great opportunity for anyone curious about volunteering:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Beach Replenishment Will Move Forward, From Manasquan Inlet South
The project had faced several setbacks and was actually in serious jeopardy of not happening:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Local Woman Charged With Hit And Run That Killed Aberdeen Mom
The prosecutor says Sonia Gomez, 64, of Matawan was driving a 2015 Honda Pilot when she hit the woman on Sept. 4, and then fled the scene:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown Police Towed One Car From High-Tide Flooding In Belford
Middletown Police had to tow one car Friday morning due to high-tide flooding at Main Street and Broadway:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge|News|
NJ Man Convicted In 1999 Rape, Murder Of Sayreville Teen Girl, 17
An Ocean County man was found guilty Thursday for the 1999 rape and murder of a 17-year-old Sayreville girl, Nancy Noga.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Middletown BOE Member: School Boards Should Not Vote On HIB Reports
One of the questions at last week's Middletown school board forum was how to reduce bullying. Joan Minnuies had a unique answer:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Bayonne Man Stole Laptop In FB Marketplace Meetup, Dragged Owner: PD
Police say a Bayonne man tried to steal a Macbook in a Facebook Marketplace sale gone bad. He's done this in other towns, say police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
Monmouth County Surplus Auction Will Be Oct. 19 - 22
The auction will be conducted by USGovBid/Auction Liquidation Services. To participate, you have to register here first:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
New Eatontown Burlington Store On Rt. 36 Opens Nov. 1
On Nov. 1 and 2, the first 100 customers in line will get a $10 bonus card. On Nov. 3, customers will receive a free umbrella.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
MARSD Hosts First-Ever Holiday Meal For District Families In Need
The Winter Wonderland Holiday Feast will be Dec. 17, and the school district is seeking cash donations to make it happen for local families:
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