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Monmouth Regional Teacher Charged With Having Sexual Relations With A Student

Nicholas DePue

Nicholas DePue,  Photo via Deseret News

Nicholas DePue, 29 of Jackson, a teacher at Monmouth Regional High School, surrendered to authorities on Wednesday on charges that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a student under the age of 18, according to a statement by Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

DePue is charged with second degree counts of Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was released after posting a $100,000 bond, as set by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jamie Perri, J.S.C., who also ordered DePue have no contact with his victim and he is not to return to the scene of his crimes.

A College Prep Biology teacher, DePue was an Assistant Coach of the Falcons wrestling team and a set designer for the school’s drama club.

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Posted: June 4th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Crime, Crime and Punishment, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Court, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Monmouth Regional Teacher Charged With Having Sexual Relations With A Student

$6.2M solution for persistent flooding in Belmar on the way

assetContentBELMAR —Days before Hurricane Sandy inundated large parts of New Jersey with its storm surge, Lake Como in Monmouth County was partially drained to make room for the rising waters that were expected to accompany the superstorm. But even those efforts didn’t spare the surrounding towns, which frequently had to contend with the lake overspilling its… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Belmar, Christie Administration, Matt Doherty, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, NJ Department of Environmental Protection | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

N.J. Assembly Republicans promise aggressive challenge to Democrats in November

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Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick addressing New Jersey Republicans in Atlantic City, February 2, 2015. MMM file photo

TRENTON — With the primaries over and the general election season upon us, state Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick has a big challenge. Bramnick (R-Union) wants to be Assembly speaker. That means in November — when all 80 Assembly seats at the top of the ballot — he’ll need to flip at least nine Democratic-held seats… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: 2015 Elections, 2015 Legislative Races, Assembly Republicans, Jon Bramnick, New Jersey, NJ GOP, NJ State Legislature | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on N.J. Assembly Republicans promise aggressive challenge to Democrats in November

Judge may force Christie to release his troopers’ $1M Amex bill, report says

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TRENTON — A New Jersey Superior Court judge says Gov. Chris Christie’s disclosure of the particulars of his security detail to a Cub Scout at a recent town hall meeting seriously calls into question the reasons he’s given for keeping his security spending secret, according to a published report. Speaking from the bench last Thursday, Judge… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Chris Christie, Monmouth County News, NJ State Police | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Judge may force Christie to release his troopers’ $1M Amex bill, report says

Sheriff’s Office Launches Updated Website

www.monmouthsheriff.orgThe Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office announced the launch of its of its new and very improved website today.  Check it out at www.monmouthsheriff.org

The website, which was produced in-house by the Sheriff’s Information Technology Department, is equipped with the latest web design technology, enabling users to easily interact from all of their devices..phones, tablets and desktop computers.

“The sheriff’s office newly redesigned website increases our contact with the residents by providing them with a wealth of public safety resources in a fast and efficient manner,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “It includes valuable and real time information and those who visit the website will find it easier to navigate and more user friendly.”

All of the sheriff’s office divisions are highlighted on the website which includes Law Enforcement, Communications, Special Operations and Corrections, along with the Office of Emergency Management, community outreach programs and an archive of current and past news releases.

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Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, Shaun Golden | Tags: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, June 5-10, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, June 5

  • Bayshore Greek Festival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
  • Be More Chill at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
  • NHRA Toyota Summernationals at Raceway Park – MORE INFO
  • Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
  • Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
  • Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
  • Live Horse Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
  • “Dare to Fly!” Youth Art Exhibit (Belmar) – MORE INFO
  • Atlantic Highlands Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO

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Posted: June 3rd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Critelli prevails in Holmdel

Tom Critelli

Tom Critelli

Thomas Critelli was nominated to serve a second term on the Holmdel Township Committee.  The incumbent Republican beat back a challenge from Anne Morrison with 71% of the vote.

Critelli got 318 votes to Morrison’s 130.

Critelli will defend his seat on the Township Committe against Democratic nominee Karen Stickland in the November general election.

Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Holmdel, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Critelli prevails in Holmdel

Ginsberg defeats Green in Manalapan

Rebecca Ginsberg

Rebecca Ginsberg

Rebecca Ginsberg has defeated incumbent Committeeman Ryan Green for the GOP nomination for Township Committee in Manalapan.  The unoffical vote totals are 321 for Ginsberg and 188 for Green.

Ginsberg,  the chair of the Township’s Recreation Committee was backed by the Manalapan and Monmouth County Republican Organizations to fill the seat that Green has held for two terms.

Green fell out of favor with his colleagues on the Township Committee after he “declared war” after not being selected to be Mayor in 2014.  Former Manalapan GOP Chairman Steven McEnery dubbed Green a “petulant pipsqueak” in response the Committeeman’s juvenile behavior.

Ginsberg is slated to face Democratic nominee John Alfano in the November general election.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Manalapan | Tags: , , , | 3 Comments »

Archibald Wins GOP Nomination for Mayor in Atlantic Highlands

Jack Archibald

Jack Archibald

Councilman Jack Archibald defeated Councilman Lou Fligor for the Republican nomination for Mayor of Atlantic Highlands by an unofficial count of 301 to 169.

The 470 votes cast represents a very high 66% turnout, based upon 710 registered Republicans on April 15. The turnout percentage will be adjusted by the number of unaffiliated voters who declared a Republican affiliation today at the polls.

Archibald will face Democratic nominee for mayor Rhonda LeGrice in November.

Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »

FEMA official: Government let Hurricane Sandy victims down

FEMA  Official Brad Kiesrman is leaving the agency for the Red Cross

FEMA Official Brad Kiesrman is leaving the agency for a job with the American Red Cross

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government let victims of Hurricane Sandy down as it failed to provide adequate compensation for their damages, the outgoing head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national flood insurance program told a House committee Tuesday. “We are settling claims. we are reviewing claims, and we are going to reform this program,” said… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: June 2nd, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Hurricane Sandy, Monmouth County News, National Flood Insurance Plan, New Jersey, Superstorm Sandy | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on FEMA official: Government let Hurricane Sandy victims down