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Monmouth County Declares Its Own America 250 Project
A new Monmouth County initiative - complete with 2023 social media - will lead up to the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

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A new Monmouth County initiative - complete with 2023 social media - will lead up to the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

Manalapan police said a 66-year-old resident had personal information stolen by someone who then charged $22,000 in goods.
The Howell "Movies Under the Stars" showings will take place on July 20 and Aug. 25 at Howell Library Hill.
As part of a continuing NJ Natural Gas regulator project in Holmdel, a portion of Holmdel Road is slated to be closed on July 5.
Wall police: Gully Road between Waterview Way and Allenwood Road will have closures after a car crash Friday a.m. damages a utility pole.
An unknown driver ran over five geese near Echo Lake Park Wednesday, and police are trying to identify the driver or car.
Police ask the public to help identify the person who exposed his buttocks to a doorbell camera in a Howell neighborhood on June 20.
Installation of the Red Bank Mayor and Council elected May 9 will take place on Saturday, July 1, the first day of nonpartisan government.
In an ongoing investigation, police said two people have been charged with theft of a car from Maple Tree Plaza in Marlboro.
The United Methodist Church of Red Bank is inviting the public to attend a Queer Youth of Faith Day vigil on Friday, June 30, at the church.
The corner of Baileys Corner Road and Williamsburg Drive in Wall has been designated as a safe drop-off, pick-up location for the Wall Fair.
Lottery officials say one Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold at The Howell Corner Store won the $291,224 jackpot Wednesday.
Police advise that a lane on Route 18 southbound has reopened, following an accident.
Citing legal challenges elsewhere, Colts Neck BOE defers a parental notice policy for students who come out as transgender.
State's request to temporarily stop implementation of Marlboro's policy on transgender students will be heard Aug. 15, board attorney says.
Two River Theater in Red Bank will present the rock musical "Hair" this fall, as its first offering of the milestone 2023/2024 season.
Chief Justice appoints Marc C. Lemieux assignment judge in the Monmouth Vicinage, following the death of Judge Lisa P. Thornton on May 26.
Howell Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation makes annual awards, offers opportunities for sponsorships.
A pair of friendly - and seemingly grateful - pit bulls were rescued by SPCA officials from Assunpink Wildlife Area in Allentown.
You can register for the Thursday, June 29, program to help identify possible microplastics at Snug Harbor Beach in Highlands.