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Final Thoughts: Do I really need Local News...

Final Thoughts: Do I really need Local News...

Final Edition: MonroeNow to stop publishing local news today.

13 events happening this weekend, Nov. 8-10, in Middlesex County and Central Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Authorities confirm 2 killed in Jamesburg house fire Wednesday morning

[ VIDEOS ]

Analyst: Double standards define Trump administration

Analyst: Double standards define Trump administration

HHS secretary spotted without mask at Rose Garden event

HHS secretary spotted without mask at Rose Garden event

For $10 you get the chance to find a diamond (2019)

For $10 you get the chance to find a diamond (2019)

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Updated Nov 25, 2019

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The Lost Cause: How the South Saw the War at Plainsboro library today

Nov 8, 2019

PLAINSBORO — Historian Martin Mosho will discuss The…

Monroe Township Awarded State Bus Grant

Nov 7, 2019

Monroe Township said that it will add one 14-passeng…

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Updated Nov 3, 2019

In a process that started in September, MonroeNow pl…

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Final Edition: MonroeNow to stop publishing local news today.

Final Edition: MonroeNow to stop publishing local news today.

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13 events happening this weekend, Nov. 8-10, in Middlesex County and Central Jersey

13 events happening this weekend, Nov. 8-10, in Middlesex County and Central Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Cranbury takes action to officially object to Monroe's truck ordinance

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Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

South Brunswick police renewing efforts to solve 30-year-old cold case murder

South Brunswick police renewing efforts to solve 30-year-old cold case murder

Rehearsals begin for George Street Playhouse's 'Last Days of Summer'

Rehearsals begin for George Street Playhouse's 'Last Days of Summer'

PUBLIC SAFETY

Monroe police investigating fatal car crash

Monroe police investigating fatal car crash

Greater chance for deer-involved crashes until December, South Brunswick police warn

Greater chance for deer-involved crashes until December, South Brunswick police warn

Arrest made in sexual contact case at Rutgers University

Arrest made in sexual contact case at Rutgers University

Off-duty police officer's action lead to arrest of robbery suspect in South Brunswick

Off-duty police officer's action lead to arrest of robbery suspect in South Brunswick

MORE HEADLINES

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

Monroe League of Women Voters: Monroe Board of Education Candidates-2019

Middlesex County, Monroe in talks to acquire 76 acres of land from property owner

Letter: Rescheduled municipal election Forum cancelled due to candidate unavailability

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

Extended hours at County Clerk's Office to process vote-by-mail applications Oct. 29, Nov. 2

Extended hours at County Clerk's Office to process vote-by-mail applications Oct. 29, Nov. 2

Middlesex County presents a historical Halloween celebration

Old Bridge Halloween festivities kick off with haunted house

Arrest made in sexual contact case at Rutgers University

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[ LOCAL HEADLINES ]

The Lost Cause: How the South Saw the War at Plainsboro library today

The Lost Cause: How the South Saw the War at Plainsboro library today

Monroe Township Awarded State Bus Grant

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

Monroe League of Women Voters: Monroe Board of Education Candidates-2019

Middlesex County, Monroe in talks to acquire 76 acres of land from property owner

Middlesex County, Monroe in talks to acquire 76 acres of land from property owner

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

BEYOND NEW JERSEY

Portand, Oregon, police make arrests at downtown rally

Portand, Oregon, police make arrests at downtown rally

California will house transgender inmates by gender identity

California will house transgender inmates by gender identity

Some Breonna Taylor protesters out past curfew, fires set

Today in History

Analyst: Double standards define Trump administration

HHS secretary spotted without mask at Rose Garden event

HHS secretary spotted without mask at Rose Garden event

Car injures 2 protesters during California demonstration

Car injures 2 protesters during California demonstration

Syria minister calls Turkey main terrorism sponsor in region

Police: 1 shot and killed, 7 wounded at Iowa biker gathering

Belarus tells UN sanctions would be 'harmful for everyone'

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Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Democrats will keep seats on Monroe governing body; close race for school board seat

Cranbury voters elect a Republican and Democrat to township committee

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Monroe Mayoral and Council At Large candidate interviews

Monroe League of Women Voters: Mayoral and Council At-Large Candidates-2019

[ LIFE & ARTS ]

Brian Cox promises 'even better' season of Succession

Brian Cox promises 'even better' season of Succession

Rose Leslie became less 'wired' in lockdown

Janelle Monae felt 'tested' shooting Antebellum

Demi Lovato definitely made Max Ehrich 'aware' of their split

Demi Lovato definitely made Max Ehrich 'aware' of their split

Kathie Lee Gifford: My quest for love has been unsuccessful

Alyssa Milano: I still have COVID-19 symptoms

Rose Leslie is pregnant! Kit Harington to become a first time dad

Rose Leslie is pregnant! Kit Harington to become a first time dad

Hospitalizations in Nebraska peaking again as coronavirus outbreaks spread

Penny Lancaster more confident because of childhood bullies

Robert Pattinson enjoys 'pressure' that things could go wrong

Robert Pattinson enjoys 'pressure' that things could go wrong

BUSINESS

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay breaks ground on new $39M emergency department

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay breaks ground on new $39M emergency department

Old Bridge Business Alliance hosts breakfast with the mayor

Old Bridge Business Alliance hosts breakfast with the mayor

Columbia Bank awards $20K grant to Old Bridge Parks, Rec. Dept. programs

Columbia Bank awards $20K grant to Old Bridge Parks, Rec. Dept. programs

EDUCATION

Democrats will keep seats on Monroe governing body; close race for school board seat

Democrats will keep seats on Monroe governing body; close race for school board seat

Cranbury voters elect a Republican and Democrat to township committee

Cranbury voters elect a Republican and Democrat to township committee

Monroe high school will keep its accreditation status after lengthy process finished

Monroe high school will keep its accreditation status after lengthy process finished

Anonymous donor gifts $6K to Monroe schools to help students in need, and buy supplies

Anonymous donor gifts $6K to Monroe schools to help students in need, and buy supplies

Resident, whose school board application went missing, raises concerns about Monroe BOE

Resident, whose school board application went missing, raises concerns about Monroe BOE

Rock and Roll Spectacular coming to State Theatre featuring Chubby Checker, The Duprees

Rock and Roll Spectacular coming to State Theatre featuring Chubby Checker, The Duprees

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' and costume contest at State Theatre on Oct. 31

Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

Photos: Scenes from 'Last Days of Summer' by George Street Playhouse

Rose Leslie became less 'wired' in lockdown

Rose Leslie became less 'wired' in lockdown

THINGS TO DO

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[ SPORTS ]

Poll: How do you feel about the Giants benching Eli Manning?

Poll: How do you feel about the Giants benching Eli Manning?

Annual IFM Charity Cricket Tournament in Monroe returns Aug. 31

Test your skills at East Brunswick Elks' soccer shoot contest

[ BUSINESS ]

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Monroe's weight-limit ordinance could take months before getting final approval from New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay breaks ground on new $39M emergency department

Old Bridge Business Alliance hosts breakfast with the mayor

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

Picture Story: Monroe Community Gardens greenhouse ribbon cutting ceremony

PHOTOS: 50-year golf partners. World War II veterans still going strong

PHOTOS: 50-year golf partners. World War II veterans still going strong

[ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ]

Letter: Rescheduled municipal election Forum cancelled due to candidate unavailability

Letter: Preparing you for 2020 Census

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