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EXCLUSIVE: Middlesex & Somerset High School 2024 ‘Marquee Award’ Nominees
CARTERET, NJ — Dozens of Middlesex and Somerset County high school musicals, young actors, singers, musicians and production teams are in the running for the 2024 Marquee Awards. Winners are to be announced on May 15th at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. Carteret’s first-annual Marquee Awards – billed as a Tony Award-style, red-carpet event – will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th at the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. The borough has just announced an extensive list of 2024 nominees and honorable mentions. (Details below).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Update: Dense fog advisory issued for 8 N.J. counties until Monday morning
On Monday at 6:48 a.m. an updated dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 10 a.m. for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth and Mercer counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility less than one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Hazardous driving...
Unlicensed North Brunswick driver sentenced to prison for Route 130 fatal crash
An 18-year-old North Brunswick man has been sentenced to three years in state prison for a 2023 crash in which a 69-year-old New Brunswick man was killed. Manuel Centeno-Rodriguez was sentenced Friday by Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Craig Corson, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and North Brunswick Police Chief Joesph Battaglia announced.
N.J. to pay $6.75M to woman raped as a child in foster homes decades ago
A woman raped in foster care nearly 40 years ago and who sued the state of New Jersey for its “negligent, reckless, and outrageous conduct” will receive a $6.75 million settlement, her attorneys announced on Monday. The settlement allows the Murphy administration to avoid a trial that was...
Fatal crashes rise in NJ, Central Jersey is hot spot
Law enforcement try new tactics to reduce crashes, save lives. Fatal crashes are up 28% statewide over the last year, according to new data from the New Jersey State Police, and Central Jersey is a hot spot for the problem. There have been 197 fatal crashes statewide so far this...
Two Deadly Middlesex County Explosions Remain Under Investigation
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities continue to seek the cause of two deadly explosions – at a South River home and an Old Bridge manufacturing plant – that happened days apart, killing two people and injuring several others. An explosion at a South River home on Continental Court claimed the life of 62-year-old Kevin R. Gilbert, just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and borough Police Chief Mark Tinitigan said in a prepared statement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gilbert is a former Newark police detective, who retired...
Piscataway: Annual Birthday Celebration Honors County Residents 90+ for Older Americans Month
PISCATAWAY, NJ – May is Older Americans Month and to mark the tradition, thirty-five seniors aged 90 and above from throughout the county gathered at the Piscataway Senior Center on Friday for Middlesex County’s annual 90+ Birthday Celebration and Luncheon. “May is recognized as Older Americans Month and has become a tradition of recognizing the contributions and needs of the county’s oldest residents,” said Laila Caune, Executive Director, Office of Aging and Disabled Services. “We are pleased and honored to recognize those older adults who have reached a real milestone in life: individuals who have passed 90...
Arts Institute of Middlesex County Offerings In May 2024
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting various arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout May 2024. These events are free to enjoy for all County residents and beyond.
Second Deadly Explosion In Two Days: 1 Killed, 1 Seriously Hurt In South River, Prosecutor Says
The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating its second deadly explosion in two days.The incident on Continental Court in South River was reported just after 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. There, two male victims had sustained serious inj…
New Jersey house ripped apart by blast that killed at least one
A house explosion in New Jersey left at least one person dead and another injured on Thursday evening (2 May).The incident happened just after 7 pm at a property on Continental Court in South River, Middlesex County.Footage shows the devastation at the scene, with debris scattered across the street.Nearby homes were also evacuated after the explosion.When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found two victims suffering from serious injuries.The Middlesex County prosecutor’s office later confirmed that 62-year-old Kevin Gilbert succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.Another victim was taken to hospital for treatment.The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Read More Rishi Sunak remains optimistic despite ‘disappointing’ local elections forToriesTory MP brands BBC ‘pathetic’ after Teeside mayor election result announcedTory MP Jonathan Gullis taunted by Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth: ‘You’d be toast’
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