Virtual photography exhibit online
The Art Society of Monmouth County is presenting the Toni Wilczewski "Virtual" Memorial Photography Exhibit sponsored by Tom Wilczewski.
This show and its awards are...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 20
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties completed its 2020 Warmest Wishes Coat Drive for local preschool, elementary and middle school students in need.
Thanks...
Pharmacy owner’s son admits role in $24 million kickback scheme
The son of a former co-owner of a Union City pharmacy has admitted his role in multimillion-dollar conspiracies to pay kickbacks and bribes to...
Monmouth Board of County Commissioners announces appointments
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced citizen member appointments to authorities, boards and commissions.
The appointments were announced during the county's reorganization...
Hazlet governing body members elect Clark to serve as mayor for 2021
HAZLET - Tara Clark has been elected by her fellow members of the Township Committee to serve as the mayor of Hazlet for 2021....
Gunn, Buckel sworn in to new terms on Borough Council in Matawan
MATAWAN - Democrats Deana Gunn and Stephanie Buckel, the two winning candidates in the Nov. 3 municipal election for seats on the Borough Council...
MCSPCA launches pilot program placing shelter dogs with local police
The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) has introduced a pilot program that places shelter dogs in police departments...
Old Bridge teen donates almost 500 toys to children’s hospital
OLD BRIDGE - An Old Bridge teen collected almost 500 toys for children at Saint Peter's University Hospital.
Madison Szumera collected 383 toys on one...
Arnone, Kiley elected to leadership roles on Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners
The first Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has been seated and its members are ready to direct the fortunes of Monmouth County's 53...
Hanlon sworn in as Monmouth County clerk; begins second five-year term
Christine Giordano Hanlon of Ocean Township has been sworn in to begin serving her second five-year term as Monmouth County's clerk.
State Superior Court Judge...
Gov. Murphy implements new policies for 2020-21 school year
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 214 to affect the following changes for the 2020-21 school year in the Garden State:
• Waiver...
New Jersey environmental wins and losses of 2020
By Michele S. Byers
The year 2020 will go down in history as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many lives lost, lockdowns, school...
Independent Datebook, Jan. 13
• Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will present a talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and its distribution via Zoom on Jan. 18 at...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 13
Michael Adelberg, author, editor, novelist, essayist and scholar, will present "Rebellion
Before Revolution: Pre-War Tremors in Monmouth County" on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in...
Buontempo tapped as Holmdel mayor; discusses goals for 2021
HOLMDEL - Committeeman Gregory Buontempo will serve as Holmdel's mayor for 2021 following his election to that one-year position during the Jan. 5 reorganization...
Monmouth County Library schedules events during January
A radio play, the good and bad of coffee, and the magic and importance on bees are all available at the Monmouth County Library...
Brookdale Community College partners with University of Delaware
Brookdale Community College administrators have signed a new partnership agreement with the University of Delaware (UD).
This new articulation agreement allows for Brookdale Human Services,...
Love to be presented with MLK Human Dignity Award
2020 was filled with uncertainty and cancelled events near and far, but the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is busy preparing for its annual...