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From our friends at Immediate Care at Airport Plaza in Hazlet:

Treating a Bruise at Home

1. Reduce Bruising and Swelling

• Ice the area on and off for the first 24-48 hours.
• Apply ice for about 15 minutes at a time, and always put something like a towel or wash cloth between the ice and your skin.
• Rest the affected area.
• If possible, elevate the affected area.
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As blizzard leaves, coastal flooding and icy roads chief concerns

The snow has finally stopped, and New Jerseyans are left to deal with flooding and any lingering impacts the snow could have on their Monday morning commutes. The blizzard of 2016 dropped more than two feet of snow on many parts of New Jersey, but the flakes should stop falling by sunrise. Coastal flooding remains a… Read the rest of this entry »

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Second high tide brings more flooding to Monmouth County

The blizzard that pounded the Jersey Shore for more than 24 hours on Saturday, brought additional moderate flooding, strong winds winds and yes, even more snow, to coastal Monmouth County during the storm’s second high tide cycle. In Sea Bright, large chunks of snow and ice floated down Ocean Avenue during high tide, as police, state… Read the rest of this entry »

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Monmouth County wakes up to intense blizzard, flooding concerns

SEA BRIGHT – The forecasters got it right… this time. Coastal Monmouth County residents woke up to blizzard conditions, snowdrifts and flooding concerns on Saturday morning. Road crews were out in force, which had some of the major highways passable but still a treacherous ride in spots due to poor visibility and varying depths of snow.… Read the rest of this entry »

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Snowstorm picks up speed, will hit N.J. sooner, forecasters say

The big blizzard that’s dumping snow over Virginia and Maryland could start dropping snow on southern New Jersey as early as 4 p.m. Friday and is expected to move up to northern New Jersey by about 10 p.m., forecasters said. “The storm has sped up in terms of the initial start times,” said Sean Rowland, a… Read the rest of this entry »

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Middletown Rabies Clinic Cancelled

Middletown Township has announced that the rabies clinic scheduled for Saturday, January 23 has been cancelled due to the expected storm.

The Health Department is currently working to reschedule the clinic for a date in February. The new date will be announced on the Township’s website (www.middletownnj.org).

Please note late fees for 2016 dog licenses will not be charged until March 1st. Please call 732-615-2097 with any questions.

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Why did N.J. miss out on $300M in federal Hurricane Sandy aid?

WASHINGTON — New Jersey got only $15 million of the $326 million requested in disaster relief under a program funded in the Hurricane Sandy aid package in part because the state submitted “a weaker application,” a top federal official said Thursday. The award, announced Thursday by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro at an event… Read the rest of this entry »

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Shoplifter Captured After Falling Off His Bicycle

Not Mark Lawrence

Mark A. Lawrence, 52, of Lake Como, was arrested by the Ocean Township Police Department last evening after fleeing from Target of Ocean on a bicycle, according to a statement by Det. Lt. Timothy Torchia.  He was taken into custody after falling off the bicycle and putting up a brief struggle.

Officer Ryan Krug responded to a shoplifting in progress call at Target and observed the suspect, later identified as Lawrence, cycling away.  Officer Dean Schooch spotted Lawrence near Asbury Circle.

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Sheriff Golden Urges Monmouth Residents To Prepare For The Storm

Monmouth County: Sheriff Shaun Golden wants all to prepare and plan prior to the impending storm that’s expected to travel up the east coast, beginning Friday, since it has the potential to cause severe weather in Monmouth County. It’s still too early to determine how much of an impact this Nor’easter can or will have at the Jersey Shore, however, Sheriff Golden, whose agency runs the Office of Emergency Management, says it’s important to take precautions now and have a family disaster plan ready.

“Preparing, planning and staying informed makes dealing with weather related events that may affect Monmouth County, much easier,” said Sheriff Golden. “Now is the time to take basic steps and plan what you will do if heavy snow, severe flooding and high winds occur or if power goes out for an extended period of time.”

People who live in flood prone areas are particularly being strongly urged to stay aware and plan, before the storm hits. Those residents have the highest risk for flooding, considering the impact of persistent on shore winds accompanied by increased storm surge.

Steps that residents can take are:

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Scharfenberger: Middletown is ready for the storm

Middletown, NJ- Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D. announced today that the Township is ready for the coastal storm that is expected to hit New Jersey on Friday.

“Middletown is ready to face what may be the first major snow storm of the season,” said Scharfenberger, “The township has 153 pieces of equipment at its disposal to clear snow from more than 650 lane miles of road.”

The fleet includes 83 township plows, brining machines, sanders, and other heavy equipment. The township can put more equipment on the road this year thanks to the recent acquisition of several army surplus vehicles at no cost. The other 70 plows are provided by local contractors who augment township snow removal efforts as needed.

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