
Local Road Closure Starts Thursday, June 23
NJ Transit will be replacing the double track at the Beer Street Crossing. As a result, Beers Street will be closed for construction on Thursday, June 23 at 10 am and reopen at 7 am on Thursday, June 30. The weekday work will be completed between 9 am... Read More

Asbury Park Man Criminally Charged for Killing Girlfriend’s Dog
An Asbury Park man who killed one of his girlfriend’s Toy Poodles and abandoned the other has been criminally charged, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Wednesday. Nicholas C. Winter, 35, is charged with third-degree Animal... Read More

Tinton Falls Man Sentenced to 11 Years
A Tinton Falls man was sentenced to a total of 11 years in state prison in connection with the 2017 possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials and invasion of privacy, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Friday. Robert... Read More

Freehold Borough Man Charged with Manslaughter
A Freehold Borough man has been charged with Reckless Manslaughter as a result of a shooting that took place Sunday night in the same town, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Tuesday. Efrain Cruz Jr., 45, was charged with second-degree... Read More

Enjoy the Murphy Road Light Show this 4th of July!
What did you do during the long days of the COVID-19 shutdown — take up a new hobby like knitting or golf, or maybe binge watch some of your favorite shows? Well that wasn’t enough for Weingartners of Middletown. They took it to the next level by... Read More

Sign Up for Adult Beach Volleyball in Middletown
Middletown Recreation is sponsoring Adult Beach Volleyball this summer. Sign up today for a great exercise and socialization experience! Enjoy this co-ed sport with teams picked weekly. No prior experience is necessary. See below for details: Dates: Tuesdays,... Read More

Murder Charge Filed in Case of Woman’s Body Found in Atlantic Highlands
The Middlesex County man criminally charged with having a woman’s body in a vehicle in Atlantic Highlands last week has now also been charged with murder, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced Friday. Jordan J. Vilcatoma-Correjo,... Read More

12-Year-Old on Scooter Hit by Car in Middletown
On June 16 at approximately 2:02 pm, the Middletown Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a car that struck a juvenile operating an electric scooter. The crash occurred the intersection of Cherry Tree Farm Road and Chanowich... Read More

Long Branch Director of Public Safety Issues Statement Ahead of Pop-Up Party Date
Director Saldida along with the Long Branch Department of Public Safety wants to inform their residents and merchants of measures being taken this coming weekend, with the potential of an unsanctioned pop-up party on June 19. Just last night, all organizers... Read More

Animal Control Advisory: Black Bear Sightings in Middletown
Black bears have been recorded walking around various sections of Middletown, most recently at Green Meadow Boulevard off Dwight Road at around 1:15 pm on May 31. Middletown Animal Control has been in contact with the New Jersey Department of Environmental... Read More