Monmouth County News

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire at the Middlebrook Apartments on Saturday afternoon led to the rescue of a child from a two-story garden-style building, according to local officials. The …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire erupted on Sunday near the intersection of Route 547 and Oak Glen Road, according to local authorities. The Howell Township Police Department reported …

EATONTOWN, N.J. — A dryer fire broke out Thursday in the laundry room of the Monmouth County SPCA, prompting a swift evacuation of staff and animals, according to shelter officials. …

FREEHOLD, NJ – There’s a new face in Monmouth County, and she’s working hard, knocking on doors and making herself known to voters from Freehold to Keyport. From Atlantic Highlands …

MANASQUAN, N.J. – The Brielle Road Bridge (Bridge W-9), located in Manasquan, New Jersey, has experienced several closures in recent months due to ongoing structural concerns and the need for …

FREEHOLD, N.J. – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the 2024 fall surplus online auction will take place from Saturday, Oct. 19, through Tuesday, Oct. 22. …

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A 23-year-old Bayonne man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a MacBook from a Holmdel resident during a Facebook Marketplace transaction on Sept. 16, …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Freehold Raceway Mall will host a blood drive organized by New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) on Monday, Oct. 21. The event comes at a critical time as …

HAZLET, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra’s home was broken into early Tuesday morning while his wife and mother-in-law slept, according to a post the lawmaker shared on social …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 35-year-old Red Bank man admitted in court to secretly recording the intimate parts of 27 women and girls without their consent in late 2022 and early …

MONMOUTH COUNTY, N.J.— Tolkien, a 6-year-old cat, was heartbreakingly left behind by his former owner but remains hopeful for a second chance at love and companionship. After being found meowing …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two sections of roads in Howell Township will be closed this evening to ensure the safety of pedestrians observing the High Holidays, the Howell Township Police …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — Halloween House Freehold has officially opened its doors at the Freehold Raceway Mall, offering visitors a chance to explore a series of themed rooms designed to celebrate …

HOLMDEL, N.J. — Everett Road in Holmdel Township is closed in both directions following a fallen tree and downed utility lines, the Holmdel Township Police Department announced Monday. The closure …

TRENTON, NJ — The $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold in March at a ShopRite Liquor store in Neptune Township remains unclaimed six months after the drawing. The winning …

The Belmar Beach surfer arrests in August 2024 became a flashpoint in New Jersey’s ongoing debate about beach access. Liam Mahoney, a 28-year-old surfer from California, was tackled and arrested …

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A Tesla traveling eastbound on Main Street crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle before crashing into a building early Friday morning, according to the …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County corrections officer has been charged in connection with an attack on a couple at an Atlantic City casino, authorities said Tuesday. The incident, which …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The fatal shooting of a taxi driver in Hazlet is under investigation, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Wednesday. On Saturday, officers from the Hazlet Police …

KEYPORT, N.J. — The America First Republicans of New Jersey hosted their third “TOO BIG TO RIG” rally in Keyport on Sunday, energizing supporters and recruiting volunteers to back former …

FREEHOLD, NJ – County officials have not yet released a statement regarding this week’s pizza box brawl at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City. A woman who was arrested during …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against a former youth gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting three of his former athletes while they …