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Bat, fox test positive for rabies in two Middlesex County municipalities

Bat, fox test positive for rabies in two Middlesex County municipalities

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

Monroe Township Police Blotter – Week Ending Sept. 30

Monroe taking steps to clarify its tree regulations

Monroe taking steps to clarify its tree regulations

Second man arrested in hit-and-run death of New Brunswick vice principal

[ VIDEOS ]

Turkish official: Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces

Turkish official: Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces

See what happens when a drone hits an airplane

See what happens when a drone hits an airplane

Sinister (2012 Movie) Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone

Sinister (2012 Movie) Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone

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Local agencies offering extended hours to register to vote on final day

Elections

Local agencies offering extended hours to register to vote on final day

Flu shots available in Cranbury Oct. 17 for county residents

Health

Flu shots available in Cranbury Oct. 17 for county residents

Bill cutting red tape for small businesses wins committee approval

Government

Bill cutting red tape for small businesses wins committee approval

Legislation to upgrade NJ Reader Privacy laws clears committee

Government

Legislation to upgrade NJ Reader Privacy laws clears committee

Health

Bat, fox test positive for rabies in two Middlesex County municipalities

Bat, fox test positive for rabies in two Middlesex County municipalities

Middlesex County health officials have confirmed two additional cases of rabies for 2018, bringing to the total to 12, according an advisory on Oct. 12. FULL STORY

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

Government

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

Monroe Township Police Blotter – Week Ending Sept. 30

Monroe

Monroe Township Police Blotter – Week Ending Sept. 30

Jamesburg fall festival will be held on Oct. 20

Jamesburg

Jamesburg fall festival will be held on Oct. 20

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Life & Arts

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Scary Halloween: 13 PG-13 movies that will haunt you and your family forever

Films

Scary Halloween: 13 PG-13 movies that will haunt you and your family forever

Not every "scary movie" has to be rated R and full of blood-and-guts to spook people, despite what some horror movies have shown as evidence.

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[ POLICE REPORTS ]

Monroe Township Police Blotter – Week Ending Sept. 23

Another suspect wanted in string of South Brunswick car burglaries

[ HAPPENING NOW ]

American public might never see final Mueller report on Russian election interference

American public might never see final Mueller report on Russian election interference

WATCH: Deals and Steals has the latest fall fashion finds!

WATCH: Deals and Steals has the latest fall fashion finds!

Official resigns after killing baboon family

Official resigns after killing baboon family

WATCH: What would you sacrifice for a night out?

WATCH: What would you sacrifice for a night out?

WATCH: Former White House photographer Pete Souza joins 'GMA Day'

WATCH: Former White House photographer Pete Souza joins 'GMA Day'

WATCH: Pres. Trump reacts to missing journalist, Sen. Warren's DNA announcement

WATCH: Pres. Trump reacts to missing journalist, Sen. Warren's DNA announcement

Mega Millions and Powerball have combined jackpot of more than $1 billion

Mega Millions and Powerball have combined jackpot of more than $1 billion

WATCH: We brought the 'Husband Calling' competition from Iowa to Times Square

WATCH: We brought the 'Husband Calling' competition from Iowa to Times Square

WATCH: Is your body language sabotaging your relationship or career?

WATCH: Is your body language sabotaging your relationship or career?

WATCH: Dad-shaming throwdown has Chris Evans rushing to James Bond's rescue

WATCH: Dad-shaming throwdown has Chris Evans rushing to James Bond's rescue

WATCH: Panama City, Florida, residents struggle to recover after Hurricane Michael

WATCH: Panama City, Florida, residents struggle to recover after Hurricane Michael

WATCH: Anticipation builds as jackpot swells to more than $600 million

WATCH: Anticipation builds as jackpot swells to more than $600 million

[ YOUR NEWS ]

Monroe resident finds joy in helping children in foster care

Monroe resident finds joy in helping children in foster care

Chelsea at Forsgate holding fundraiser for Alzheimer’s New Jersey

Chelsea at Forsgate holding fundraiser for Alzheimer’s New Jersey

Ladies Auxiliary planning Bingo night in Jamesburg

Ladies Auxiliary planning Bingo night in Jamesburg

Boys and Girls Club collecting old bicycles at Monroe's Green Fair

Boys and Girls Club collecting old bicycles at Monroe's Green Fair

Registration open for senior health and walk fitness event

Registration open for senior health and walk fitness event

David Aaron Trio to perform at Old Bridge library

David Aaron Trio to perform at Old Bridge library

Special Needs Charity Cricket Tournament to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

Special Needs Charity Cricket Tournament to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

Monroe library eliminating fines on children's books

Monroe library eliminating fines on children's books

[ LIFE & ARTS ]

Hailey Baldwin 'blown away' by Justin Bieber

Hailey Baldwin 'blown away' by Justin Bieber

Chrissy Teigen wishes she could avoid online hate

Chrissy Teigen wishes she could avoid online hate

Kanye West's mental health talk cancelled

Kanye West's mental health talk cancelled

Kylie Jenner's floral present

Kylie Jenner's floral present

Sir Michael Caine praises #MeToo movement

Sir Michael Caine praises #MeToo movement

Anna Faris and Chris Pratt sign divorce papers

Anna Faris and Chris Pratt sign divorce papers

Meghan Markle meets mini me

Meghan Markle meets mini me

Pippa Middleton welcomes baby boy

Pippa Middleton welcomes baby boy

Sally Field knew memoir would 'hurt' Burt Reynolds

Sally Field knew memoir would 'hurt' Burt Reynolds

Cardi B hints she wants another baby

Cardi B hints she wants another baby

Usher marks 40th birthday with star-studded event

Usher marks 40th birthday with star-studded event

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex get royal beer

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex get royal beer

Kim Kardashian West slams 'mom shammers'

Kim Kardashian West slams 'mom shammers'

Warner Bros set to remake Tom and Jerry

Warner Bros set to remake Tom and Jerry

Flash movie gets new start date

Flash movie gets new start date

Sir Michael Caine rejected 'emotional' movie role

Sir Michael Caine rejected 'emotional' movie role

[ MORE NEWS ]

Legislation to upgrade NJ Reader Privacy laws clears committee

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

Jamesburg fall festival will be held on Oct. 20

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Spotswood, Helmetta fishing derby is Oct. 20

Monroe Township Police Blotter – Week Ending Sept. 30

Former Elizabeth cop gets 270 days in jail for fatal motorcycle crash

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[ EDUCATION ]

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

Committee to review bus stop policy after residents say kids' safety at risk

Committee to review bus stop policy after residents say kids' safety at risk

Contract on agenda tonight to help with mold removal at Monroe middle school

Contract on agenda tonight to help with mold removal at Monroe middle school

Mold found in auditorium of Monroe Township Middle School

Mold found in auditorium of Monroe Township Middle School

Operation Safe Schools returns to South Brunswick on Thursday

Operation Safe Schools returns to South Brunswick on Thursday

[ COMMUNITY]

Flu shots available in Cranbury Oct. 17 for county residents

Flu shots available in Cranbury Oct. 17 for county residents

Jamesburg fall festival will be held on Oct. 20

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Spotswood, Helmetta fishing derby is Oct. 20

South Brunswick library accepting book donations ahead of 3-day sale

Monroe resident finds joy in helping children in foster care

[ THINGS TO DO ]

Adult coloring

Color Your Cares Away - Adult Coloring

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Adult coloring

Color Me Calm - Adult Coloring Club

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Alison Bechdel The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

The Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrity Culture: Halsman

Celebrity Culture: Photographs from the Collection of the Zimmerli Art Museum

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Reading books

Coffee and a Book

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 @ 10:30 am – 10:30 am

Guitar

Music with Pat McKinley

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 @ 11:45 am – 12:45 pm

arts and crafts children

Toddlin’ Tots stories, songs and crafts

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Alison Bechdel The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

The Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrity Culture: Halsman

Celebrity Culture: Photographs from the Collection of the Zimmerli Art Museum

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Kids craft

Artsy Toddler Storytimes

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

kids book

A Little Storytime

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Understanding Medicare

Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

[ LOCAL HEADLINES ]

Flu shots available in Cranbury Oct. 17 for county residents

Flu shots available in Cranbury Oct. 17 for county residents

Jamesburg fall festival will be held on Oct. 20

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Spotswood, Helmetta fishing derby is Oct. 20

Spotswood, Helmetta fishing derby is Oct. 20

Former Elizabeth cop gets 270 days in jail for fatal motorcycle crash

Ex-firefighter, current instructor charged with sexually assaulting a minor

At event, Freeholder director delivers state of the county

At event, Freeholder director delivers state of the county

South Brunswick library accepting book donations ahead of 3-day sale

[ MORE NEWS ]

Ex-firefighter, current instructor charged with sexually assaulting a minor

Monroe taking steps to clarify its tree regulations

Concert celebrates 50th anniversary of The Byrds Sweetheart of the Rodeo album

Second man arrested in hit-and-run death of New Brunswick vice principal

The most popular Halloween candy purchases by state: Report

8 things to do in Middlesex County this weekend, Oct. 12-14

[ VIDEOS ]

Turkish official: Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces

Turkish official: Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces after he was killed in the Saudi consulate, a Turkish official told CNN.

See what happens when a drone hits an airplane

See what happens when a drone hits an airplane

See what happens when a drone hits an airplane

Sinister (2012 Movie) Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone

Sinister (2012 Movie) Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone

Sinister (2012 Movie) Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone

Trump taunts Stormy Daniels over tossed lawsuit

Trump taunts Stormy Daniels over tossed lawsuit

Trump taunts Stormy Daniels over tossed lawsuit

[ FEATURED BUSINESSES ]

Lenneth Miller Hair Studio

Monroe Township, NJ

337 Applegarth Road , Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-395-6800

Currently Open

Texas Road Pharmacy

Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey

355 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-235-9368

Currently Open

J. Mitchell Sincoff CPA

Monroe Township, New Jersey

41 South Rhoda Street, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-251-9250

Cecilia's Super Clips Hair Salon

off Applegarth Road - Monroe Township

4 Research Way Unit 2, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-395-1919

Currently Open

BCB Community Bank

Monroe Township, New Jersey

473 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-656-0500

Currently Open

Ryans Pub & Sports Bar

Monroe Township

299 Spotswood Englishtown Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-251-1709

Currently Open

Bovine Burger

Jamesburg, NJ

76B West Railroad Ave. Jamesburg, NJ 08831, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

732-656-1666

Currently Open

New Jersey Realty

Monroe Township

174 Prospect Plains Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-655-9222

Sal's Roma Deli

Monroe Township, New Jersey

1 Rossmoor Dr Ste B1, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-860-0611

Currently Open

Getting Ahead in Business

Monroe Township, New Jersey

25 Crenshaw Court, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-306-0040

Find a local business

[ NEW JERSEY ]

Local agencies offering extended hours to register to vote on final day

Local agencies offering extended hours to register to vote on final day

Bill cutting red tape for small businesses wins committee approval

Legislation to upgrade NJ Reader Privacy laws clears committee

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

Oroho Law Expands New Jersey Prompt Payment Act to local governments

[ LIFE & ARTS ]

Hailey Baldwin 'blown away' by Justin Bieber

Hailey Baldwin 'blown away' by Justin Bieber

Chrissy Teigen wishes she could avoid online hate

Sinister (2012 Movie) Trailer - Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone

Family going to court to keep daughter on life support

Family going to court to keep daughter on life support

Kanye West's mental health talk cancelled

Giving Birth in America: California

Kylie Jenner's floral present

Kylie Jenner's floral present

Sir Michael Caine praises #MeToo movement

Anna Faris and Chris Pratt sign divorce papers

Meghan Markle meets mini me

Meghan Markle meets mini me

[ BEYOND NEW JERSEY ]

Turkish official: Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces

Turkish official: Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces after he was killed in the Saudi consulate, a Turkish official told CNN.

See what happens when a drone hits an airplane

See what happens when a drone hits an airplane

Researchers at the University of Dayton simulated a midair collision of a drone and an airplane wing at 238 mph -- this is the result.

Trump taunts Stormy Daniels over tossed lawsuit

Trump taunts Stormy Daniels over tossed lawsuit

President Trump responded to a federal judge's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed against him by adult film star Stormy Daniels, saying t…

WATCH: What would you sacrifice for a night out?

WATCH: Former White House photographer Pete Souza joins 'GMA Day'

WATCH: Pres. Trump reacts to missing journalist, Sen. Warren's DNA announcement

Mega Millions and Powerball have combined jackpot of more than $1 billion

WATCH: We brought the 'Husband Calling' competition from Iowa to Times Square

[ IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ]

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

In Monroe, lawmakers praise impact of new school funding formula

Jamesburg fall festival will be held on Oct. 20

Jamesburg fall festival will be held on Oct. 20

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Spotswood, Helmetta fishing derby is Oct. 20

Spotswood, Helmetta fishing derby is Oct. 20

Monroe Township Police Blotter – Week Ending Sept. 30

Monroe Township Police Blotter – Week Ending Sept. 30

Former Elizabeth cop gets 270 days in jail for fatal motorcycle crash

Former Elizabeth cop gets 270 days in jail for fatal motorcycle crash

'Queen of Ranchera Music' in concert at State Theatre on Oct. 30

'Queen of Ranchera Music' in concert at State Theatre on Oct. 30

Ex-firefighter, current instructor charged with sexually assaulting a minor

Ex-firefighter, current instructor charged with sexually assaulting a minor

Monroe taking steps to clarify its tree regulations

Monroe taking steps to clarify its tree regulations

Concert celebrates 50th anniversary of The Byrds Sweetheart of the Rodeo album

Concert celebrates 50th anniversary of The Byrds Sweetheart of the Rodeo album

Second man arrested in hit-and-run death of New Brunswick vice principal

Second man arrested in hit-and-run death of New Brunswick vice principal

The most popular Halloween candy purchases by state: Report

The most popular Halloween candy purchases by state: Report

Offset splashes six-figure sum on Cardi B's birthday jewels

Offset splashes six-figure sum on Cardi B's birthday jewels

Kim Kardashian West slams 'mom shammers'

Kim Kardashian West slams 'mom shammers'

Highly acclaimed ‘Something Rotten!’ is coming to State Theatre for 3 shows

Highly acclaimed ‘Something Rotten!’ is coming to State Theatre for 3 shows

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

Old Bridge library program on Oct. 17 focuses on garlic

[ SPORTS ]

Measures seek to tighten financial practices of youth sports leagues

Measures seek to tighten financial practices of youth sports leagues

Special Needs Charity Cricket Tournament to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

New Jersey Senior Olympics start today in Woodbridge

[ BUSINESS ]

Bill cutting red tape for small businesses wins committee approval

Bill cutting red tape for small businesses wins committee approval

Legislation to upgrade NJ Reader Privacy laws clears committee

Summit discusses impact of education, policy on Middlesex County economy

Chrissy Teigen wishes she could avoid online hate

Chrissy Teigen wishes she could avoid online hate

2018 Mayor's Cup Awards

2018 Mayor's Cup Awards

Gallery: Pets of the week

Gallery: Pets of the week

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