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62-Year-Old Man Arrested for Upskirting in Shoprite
On Tuesday evening, just past 7:30, Brick Township police officers Scott Smith, Harry Theibault and Cody Oliverio responded to Shoprite
Pilgrim Baptist Church Celebrates the Class of 2021
Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank held its annual Education Recognition Day, “A Celebration of Academic Excellence & Achievement,” on
The Road Back: Holmdel Orthodontics
New Jersey is on its way, back to the life we love and back to business. The small businesses of
Middletown Road Reopens After Closure for Utility Work
Middletown Road is now open after it was temporarily closed for utility work, according to the Holmdel Police Department. The
Man Drowns Off Sandy Hook Beach Sunday Evening
On Sunday evening, a man drowned while swimming off Sandy Hook, The Patch first reported. The man was swimming around
New Jersey State Police Seeking Public’s Help Identifying Police Impersonator
The New Jersey State Police, Wall Township Police Department and Brick Township Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in
Trinity Hall Welcomes Mary Kate Blaine as Second Head of School
Trinity Hall, an independent school that educates young women in the Catholic tradition, welcomed Mary Kate Blaine as the second
Kings Highway Closed Today Due to Road Work
Middletown police have reminded motorists that Kings Highway is closed today, Aug. 16, and tomorrow, Aug. 17 from 7 am
County Clerk Encourages Organizations to Get Involved with Archives and History Day
The County Clerk’s 2021 Archives and History Day is right around the corner, and Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon
‘Taste of Atlantic Highlands’ Tour Returns This September
The trolley is back! Tickets are now on sale for the popular annual restaurant tour and business showcase, Taste of
County Commissioners to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on 20th Anniversary
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will hold the Monmouth County Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony for a time of
Marlboro Police Search For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
UPDATE: The missing juvenile has been located safely and reunited with her family, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
Fair Haven Recognizes Three Eagle Scouts
The Fair Haven mayor and council proudly recognized the great accomplishment of three of its young residents. In June, Troop
JAR Of Hope Staging Unique Fundraiser for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research
JAR Of Hope is staging an unusual event to save children dying from an unusual disease. And one lucky participant
Brick Police Street Crimes Unit Makes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests This Month
On Aug. 3, the Brick Police Street Crimes Unit (SCU) detectives conducted surveillance of the Wawa located at 595 Brick
Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Old Bridge Couple
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Chief Joseph Mandola of the Old Bridge Police Department announced that authorities are
Lakewood Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Shooting 4-Year-Old
A Lakewood man has been sentenced for his role in the 2020 shooting of a 4-year-old Asbury Park girl, announced
Middletown North Sprinter Headed to Monmouth University Track
Rett Schnoor is just getting started. This spring, the Middletown High School North multi-event track and field star delivered on
Driver Overdoses While on Highway in Jackson
On Friday, Aug. 6 at 3:52 pm, officers responded to West Veterans Highway near Hawkin Road in Jackson on the
Harmony Road in Middletown Closed Due to Road Work
Harmony Road in Middletown is closed between Cherry Tree Farm Road and Stephanie Road due to utility work, according to
Holmdel School District Names Matt Kukoda as New High School Principal
The Holmdel Township School Board voted last month to approve the appointment of Matt Kukoda as the district’s new high
Part of Kings Highway to be Closed for Paving
Part of Kings Highway will be closed next week for paving, the Middletown Township Police Department announced. Kings Highway will
Middletown Assigning Additional Crossing Guards to West Front Street
Starting this September as children return to school and are walking on busy roads, Middletown is taking extra steps to
Monmouth County Woman Kills Pedestrian While Driving High
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Chief Joseph Mandola of the Old Bridge Police Department announced Amy Amkhanitsky, 19,
Truck Hits Pole in Shrewsbury, Closes Road
A truck collided with a telephone pole in Shrewsbury on Monday morning, witnesses reported. Just after 10 am, a truck
Holmdel Police Report Attempted Car Theft on Saturday
On Saturday, Aug. 7, a white sedan stopped in front of a home on Palmetto Court in Holmdel, authorities said.
Manalapan Man Indicted for Father’s Murder
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Manalapan man in connection with the death of his
County Commissioners Give Update on COVID-19 Cases, Vaccinations and Upcoming Testing
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and resources available to Monmouth County
Red Bank Police Ask for Public’s Help in Identifying Person
The Red Bank Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person at the center of a police
Youth Wrestling Coach from Ocean County Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography
A local youth wrestling coach was arrested yesterday on a charge of receipt and distribution of child pornography, Acting U.S.
Neptune Man’s Body Recovered Off Asbury Park Beach
On Wednesday, Aug. 4 around 5:30 am, first responders recovered the body of a 51-year-old man from the water off
What to Do if Weeds are Monopolizing Your Lawn
For years, harsh chemical weed killers were the way of life in the care of one’s lawn. Products available to
Area Track Athletes Compete at the Meet of Champions
Colts Neck High School’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) track and field winners went different routes to their titles. Although
Lakewood Woman Charged After Selling Counterfeit Designer Retail Items
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Aug. 4, Courtney C. Michaels, 25, of Lakewood Township, was charged
Monmouth County Ice Cream Shop Owners Sell Store After 30 Years in Business
After more than 30 years in business, Ryan’s Homemade Ice Cream will change owners. Current owners Peter and Betty Ann
Parts of Middletown Lincroft Road to be Closed for Paving
Sections of Middletown Lincroft Road are set to be milled and paved, causing road closures in the area, the Middletown
NJSYO Marks the End of a Tumultuous Year with Dazzling Concert
The past year has been unusual, to say the least. For students especially, routines have been disrupted and in-person contact
Sons Plan Charitable 5K for Holmdel Dad Lost to COVID-19
For brothers Jeff and Nick Harris, the town of Holmdel is defined by one special person: their father, Ed Harris.
Monmouth County 18-Year-Old Missing Since Aug. 1
A resident of Tinton Falls/Long Branch has been missing since Aug. 1, police said. James Ratcliffe, 18, who is originally
Two Waretown Residents Charged with Narcotics Distribution
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force collaborated with
Toms River Man Charged with Narcotics Distribution and Weapons Offenses
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force collaborated with
CILU Hosts Virtual Tour of Recycling Center
Do you wonder what happens to your plastic bottles after you place them in your recycling bin? To find out,
Line Road in Holmdel Closed Due to Water Main Break
Line Road in Holmdel is closed between Bethany Road and Ivy Hill Drive due to a water main break, according
St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild Members Gather for Annual Luncheon
It was an unusual year for the Martha Mary Guild as it was for most organizations. However, the group carried
Police Officers Save Man from Second Story of Marlboro House Fire
On Sunday, Aug. 1 at 11:38 pm, the Marlboro Township Police Department received a 911 call from the homeowners at
Oceanic Bridge Project Planned for This Week Has Been Postponed
The paving project for the Oceanic Bridge that was set to be completed this Tuesday and Wednesday has been postponed,
Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk
The 2021 Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk is set to return for the 41st time on Sunday, Oct. 17. This
Police Seek Information About Motor Vehicle Accident
The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Long Branch Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information about a
Middletown Home Sustains Damage from Saturday Fire
At approximately 3:30 pm Saturday, July 31, the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to 21 Middletown Ave. for a
Six Flags Great Adventure to Host Vaccination Clinic
In partnership with the Ocean County Health Department, Six Flags Great Adventure will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Aug.