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NJ nursing-home residents won’t start COVID-19 vaccinations before next week

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Long-term-care facilities covered by federal program scheduled to begin next week at earliest

By Lilo Stainton, NJSpotlight

Public health officials have repeatedly underscored the importance of protecting vulnerable nursing-home residents from the potentially deadly impacts of the coronavirus, given that nearly half of New Jersey’s confirmed COVID-19 fatalities involve long-term-care residents or staff.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 17th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: COVID-19, Monmouth County, New Jersey | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on NJ nursing-home residents won’t start COVID-19 vaccinations before next week

Arnone: Monmouth County is prepared for the storm

Posted by Freeholder Sue Kiley on Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone announced that the County’s Public Works and Engineering Department is prepared for the snow storm that is expected to hit this afternoon and continue to impact the area through tomorrow afternoon, December 17.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 16th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County News | Tags: | Comments Off on Arnone: Monmouth County is prepared for the storm

Arnone Report: Holidays, Snow, COVID Testing and Small Business Grants

By Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season! It’s hard to believe the first day of winter is right around the corner when it feels like we just celebrated the end of summer!

As liaison to the department of public works and engineering, I want to ensure everyone that our employees have been preparing for any potential storms during the upcoming winter season. We have the best crews around who all have the same goal in mind – to keep our residents safe during any inclement weather. Our number one priority always has been and always will be safety

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 15th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News, Tom Arnone | Tags: , | Comments Off on Arnone Report: Holidays, Snow, COVID Testing and Small Business Grants

Trump announces Barr’s resignation

Posted: December 14th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Donald Trump | Tags: | 5 Comments »

The COVID-19 vaccine: How will it get here?

It’s approved and the first doses are being sent. Here’s how that will happen

By Lilo Stainton, NJSpotlight

After months of planning and development, the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines is slated to arrive in New Jersey any day, providing a new level of protection for health care workers and nursing home residents most at risk for the disease.

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Tune into the NJ Globe Power Hour on 77 WABC at 5 PM

UPDATE: If you missed the show you can listen to the recording here

at New Jersey Globe.

Tune into 77WABC radio this evening at 5PM as Art Gallagher and State Senator Loretta Weinberg, who represents Art’s childhood home of Bergenfield, join host David Wildstein on the New Jersey Globe Power Hour.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 12th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County | Comments Off on Tune into the NJ Globe Power Hour on 77 WABC at 5 PM

Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, December 11-13, 2020:

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

By Greg Kelly

Attention: In keeping with Coronavirus concerns, all attendees should practice social distancing and wear facemasks. And confirm if the event is being held before going.

Friday, December 11:

• Magic of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Experience at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• A Christmas Carol at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 11th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Things to do in Monmouth County | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, December 11-13, 2020:

O’Donnell increased her margin of victory in Howell recount

Evelyn Malsbury O’Donnell

Republican Deputy Mayor Evelyn Malsbury O’Donnell picked up 11 new votes during the Democrat requested recount of the Howell Township Council electtion and Democrat Andre de Garmeaux picked up 1 vote.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 10th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Howell, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Middletown Police make arrest in anti-law enforcement graffiti case

Charles J. Traina, 20, of Middletown, was arrested today by Township Officers after a months long investigation into ant-police, anti-government, and anti-Middletown Township acts of vandalism in the Oak Hill section, Chief Craig Webber announced.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 10th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Steinhardt to run for Governor

NJ GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt is running for Governor

New Jersey GOP State Chairman Doug Steinhardt has filed paperwork to run for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2021, New Jersey Globe reports.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 10th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: 2021 NJ Gubernatorial race | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment »