County Launches Committee For Nation’s 250th Birthday

By Alyssa Riccardi

MONMOUTH COUNTY –Monmouth County officials have announced the “America250 Monmouth NJ” Committee as they gear up for the major celebration of America’s 250 th birthday in 2026. Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Esq. and Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone will serve as Chair and Co-Chair of the committee with the goal to generate awareness and coordinate activities leading up to the anniversary.

“America’s 250th Anniversary is coming in 2026 – and Monmouth County will be ready!” Committee Co-Chair Arnone said.

“New Jersey is known as the crossroads of the American Revolution, and Monmouth County has a rich history that’s instrumental to the independence and prosperity our nation enjoys today.”

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By Alyssa Riccardi

Investigation is underway after the Monmouth County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Division along with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office discovered two adult dogs abandoned.

They were found on June 26 at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, a 6,300-acre wildlife refuge in Allentown, by an officer of the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife.

The Monmouth County SPCA said the two grey pitbull-type dogs had leashes tied on their necks, which were being used as collars, and were near empty bowls.

Luckily, the dogs were recovered with help from the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife and the New Jersey State Police. They were brought to the Monmouth County SPCA for medical assessment.

“Aside from being underweight and having insect/tick bites, both dogs were found to be in fair health and are very friendly with people,” the Monmouth County SPCA said in a statement.

The male dog is about 1 to 2 years old, and the female dog is about 4 to 5 years old. Officials said the female looked to have had a few litters of puppies, one possibly recent.

“When the police arrived, the dogs were more than happy to see people and had no problem jumping right into the transport vehicle,” the Monmouth County SPCA said.

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