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10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

Training session in Monroe focuses on treating addiction over arrests

16 years later, South Plainfield man arrested for skipping sexual assault sentencing

Here are 12 (mostly holiday-themed) events to do in Middlesex County this weekend, Dec. 7-9

Here are 12 (mostly holiday-themed) events to do in Middlesex County this weekend, Dec. 7-9

Monroe Township completes 2018 $1M road paving checklist

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Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

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Creative activities with marshmallows at the Monroe library Dec. 10

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Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

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North Bergen man critical after hit by vehicle while making delivery

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NJ Library Association's 2-day holiday sale at Monroe library

Updated Dec 6, 2018

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

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Bill to create system to help apprehend persons suspected of killing cops advances

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10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

Immigration officials arrested 105 immigrants and foreign nations during a five-day sweep that included several who were wanted by Interpol, federal officials said on Friday. FULL STORY

Training session in Monroe focuses on treating addiction over arrests

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Training session in Monroe focuses on treating addiction over arrests

16 years later, South Plainfield man arrested for skipping sexual assault sentencing

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16 years later, South Plainfield man arrested for skipping sexual assault sentencing

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Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

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Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

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North Bergen man critical after hit by vehicle while making delivery

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Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Trump looking at several candidates for chief of staff

Trump looking at several candidates for chief of staff

WATCH: K-9 gets new cold weather gear

WATCH: K-9 gets new cold weather gear

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

CNN awards 2018 Hero of the Year

CNN awards 2018 Hero of the Year

WATCH: School district pulls assignment asking students whether Parkland shooter should die

WATCH: School district pulls assignment asking students whether Parkland shooter should die

School district pulls assignment asking students whether Parkland shooter should die

School district pulls assignment asking students whether Parkland shooter should die

Search for missing Colorado mother intensifies

Search for missing Colorado mother intensifies

Pence's chief of staff will not take over White House role after John Kelly leaves

Pence's chief of staff will not take over White House role after John Kelly leaves

Vinograd: US no longer Kim Jong Un's VIP guest

Vinograd: US no longer Kim Jong Un's VIP guest

WATCH: Man battling rare neurological disorder surprises the mother of his 3 children

WATCH: Man battling rare neurological disorder surprises the mother of his 3 children

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Taron Egerton and Kirsty Gallacher get flirty in London

Taron Egerton and Kirsty Gallacher get flirty in London

Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther surprise

Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther surprise

Zoe Kravitz felt an 'idiot' on green screen

Zoe Kravitz felt an 'idiot' on green screen

Fearne Cotton's a party pooper

Fearne Cotton's a party pooper

Jennifer Aniston will celebrate 50th birthday

Jennifer Aniston will celebrate 50th birthday

James Cameron has no plans to retire

James Cameron has no plans to retire

Ellie Bamber's job strains relationships

Ellie Bamber's job strains relationships

Michael Bublle 'really hopes' he can have another child

Michael Bublle 'really hopes' he can have another child

Saoirse Ronan reveals impact New York has had on her

Saoirse Ronan reveals impact New York has had on her

Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett refile for divorce

Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett refile for divorce

Michelle Williams splits from Chad Johnson

Michelle Williams splits from Chad Johnson

Noah Cyrus has tonsils removed

Noah Cyrus has tonsils removed

Ciara wants more kids

Ciara wants more kids

Demi Lovato filled with hope

Demi Lovato filled with hope

Jodie Whittaker confirms she will be back as Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker confirms she will be back as Doctor Who

Jennifer Aniston hasn't ruled out starting a family

Jennifer Aniston hasn't ruled out starting a family

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Here are 12 (mostly holiday-themed) events to do in Middlesex County this weekend, Dec. 7-9

Monroe Township completes 2018 $1M road paving checklist

Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

North Bergen man critical after hit by vehicle while making delivery

NJ Library Association's 2-day holiday sale at Monroe library

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Bill to create system to help apprehend persons suspected of killing cops advances

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District details March 2019 $146.1M referendum plan; questions about cost, input emerge

District details March 2019 $146.1M referendum plan; questions about cost, input emerge

With the election over, Monroe school board winners want to move forward

With the election over, Monroe school board winners want to move forward

Freeholder director awards Middlesex County College scholarships to veterans

Freeholder director awards Middlesex County College scholarships to veterans

Politics causes school board's fair funding chair to quit post

Politics causes school board's fair funding chair to quit post

Trustees welcome back member who had her third stroke in June

Trustees welcome back member who had her third stroke in June

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Creative activities with marshmallows at the Monroe library Dec. 10

Creative activities with marshmallows at the Monroe library Dec. 10

NJ Library Association's 2-day holiday sale at Monroe library

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Jamesburg tree lighting ceremony is Dec. 7

Helmetta tree lighting set for Dec. 7

Monroe will hold meeting about commuter bus transportation Dec. 5

[ THINGS TO DO ]

model trains

Model train exhibit

Monday, December 10th, 2018 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

colored marshmallows

Marshmallow Madness

Monday, December 10th, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Knitting needles

Weekly knitting

Monday, December 10th, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Adult coloring

Color Your Cares Away - Adult Coloring

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Adult coloring

Color Me Calm - Adult Coloring Club

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Alison Bechdel The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

The Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrity Culture: Halsman

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

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

model trains

Model train exhibit

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Alison Bechdel The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

The Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel

Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrity Culture: Halsman

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

Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

model trains

Model train exhibit

Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Alison Bechdel The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

The Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel

Thursday, December 13th, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Creative activities with marshmallows at the Monroe library Dec. 10

Creative activities with marshmallows at the Monroe library Dec. 10

North Bergen man critical after hit by vehicle while making delivery

NJ Library Association's 2-day holiday sale at Monroe library

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Bill to create system to help apprehend persons suspected of killing cops advances

Jamesburg tree lighting ceremony is Dec. 7

Helmetta tree lighting set for Dec. 7

Helmetta tree lighting set for Dec. 7

Monroe will hold meeting about commuter bus transportation Dec. 5

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Jamesburg tree lighting ceremony is Dec. 7

Drug-making company to close Cranbury site, cut nearly 100 jobs

Woodbridge man pleads guilty to killing his wife

Bill requiring hotels to have AEDs in populated locations clears Assembly panel

'Anthony Bourdain Food Trail' tourism bill clears Assembly panel

Helmetta tree lighting set for Dec. 7

[ VIDEOS ]

Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Former FBI Director James Comey asked American voters to end Donald Trump's presidency with a "landslide" victory for his opponent in 2020 whi…

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

CNN awards 2018 Hero of the Year

CNN awards 2018 Hero of the Year

CNN awards 2018 Hero of the Year

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Texas Road Pharmacy

Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey

355 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-235-9368

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

BCB Community Bank

Monroe Township, New Jersey

473 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-656-0500

Ryans Pub & Sports Bar

Monroe Township

299 Spotswood Englishtown Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-251-1709

Bovine Burger

Jamesburg, NJ

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

732-656-1666

New Jersey Realty

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174 Prospect Plains Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-655-9222

New Jersey Insurance Group

Monroe Township, NJ

10 Aquaduct Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-241-0800

Sal's Roma Deli

Monroe Township, New Jersey

1 Rossmoor Dr Ste B1, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

609-860-0611

Getting Ahead in Business

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25 Crenshaw Court, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

732-306-0040

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10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

Training session in Monroe focuses on treating addiction over arrests

Bill to create system to help apprehend persons suspected of killing cops advances

Bill requiring hotels to have AEDs in populated locations clears Assembly panel

Bill requiring hotels to have AEDs in populated locations clears Assembly panel

'Anthony Bourdain Food Trail' tourism bill clears Assembly panel

[ LIFE & ARTS ]

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

Actress: Look for your 'she-roes'

NBA star, actress open up about infertility

NBA star, actress open up about infertility

Taron Egerton and Kirsty Gallacher get flirty in London

Taron Egerton and Kirsty Gallacher get flirty in London

Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther surprise

Zoe Kravitz felt an 'idiot' on green screen

Beef and climate change, how are they related?

Beef and climate change, how are they related?

Fearne Cotton's a party pooper

Jennifer Aniston will celebrate 50th birthday

Gallery: Pets of the week

Gallery: Pets of the week

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Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Comey encourages US to oust Trump in 2020

Former FBI Director James Comey asked American voters to end Donald Trump's presidency with a "landslide" victory for his opponent in 2020 while speaking in front of a live audience at New York City's 92nd Street Y.

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

George H.W. Bush's service dog Sully captured the heart of the nation when he was photographed lying in front of the former President's casket, capturing the heart of the nation.

Cooper brings Sully the service dog to stage

CNN awards 2018 Hero of the Year

WATCH: School district pulls assignment asking students whether Parkland shooter should die

School district pulls assignment asking students whether Parkland shooter should die

Search for missing Colorado mother intensifies

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10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

10 from Middlesex County arrested in ICE sweep that detains 105

Training session in Monroe focuses on treating addiction over arrests

Training session in Monroe focuses on treating addiction over arrests

16 years later, South Plainfield man arrested for skipping sexual assault sentencing

16 years later, South Plainfield man arrested for skipping sexual assault sentencing

Creative activities with marshmallows at the Monroe library Dec. 10

Creative activities with marshmallows at the Monroe library Dec. 10

Here are 12 (mostly holiday-themed) events to do in Middlesex County this weekend, Dec. 7-9

Here are 12 (mostly holiday-themed) events to do in Middlesex County this weekend, Dec. 7-9

Monroe Township completes 2018 $1M road paving checklist

Monroe Township completes 2018 $1M road paving checklist

Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

North Bergen man critical after hit by vehicle while making delivery

North Bergen man critical after hit by vehicle while making delivery

NJ Library Association's 2-day holiday sale at Monroe library

NJ Library Association's 2-day holiday sale at Monroe library

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Bill to create system to help apprehend persons suspected of killing cops advances

Bill to create system to help apprehend persons suspected of killing cops advances

Monroe, Millstone finalize deal to pave Disbrow Hill Road

Monroe, Millstone finalize deal to pave Disbrow Hill Road

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Renowned harpist to give holiday concert at Monroe library Dec. 15

Screening, discussion about 'The War to be Her' at East Brunswick library

Screening, discussion about 'The War to be Her' at East Brunswick library

Common Ground – A Holiday Musical Celebration of Community

Common Ground – A Holiday Musical Celebration of Community

'Anthony Bourdain Food Trail' tourism bill clears Assembly panel

'Anthony Bourdain Food Trail' tourism bill clears Assembly panel

[ 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 ]

Drug-making company to close Cranbury site, cut nearly 100 jobs

Drug-making company to close Cranbury site, cut nearly 100 jobs

Bill requiring hotels to have AEDs in populated locations clears Assembly panel

Yakumanka Modern Cuisine to hold grand opening event in Cranbury on Dec. 3

Taron Egerton and Kirsty Gallacher get flirty in London

Taron Egerton and Kirsty Gallacher get flirty in London

Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

Photos: Monroe police provide some holiday joy to sick kids at hospital

Gallery: Pets of the week

Gallery: Pets of the week

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