Monmouth County News

Freehold, NJ — A Brooklyn man has been convicted in a 2023 shooting that left two people wounded inside a Freehold home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Friday. …

TRENTON, NJ– Last week, Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey congresswoman running for governor of New Jersey said she would not allow parents to opt their children out of controversial sexual …

Belmar, N.J. — In a delightful twist amid the fading days of summer, a manatee has taken up temporary residence in the Shark River, surprising fishermen and boaters in the …

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Rock legend Stevie Van Zandt will present Darlene Love with the Lifetime Achievement in Music Award at Monmouth Arts’ POP! A Night at the Lanes fundraiser …

Seaside Heights, N.J. – On Labor Day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli walked the Seaside Heights boardwalk, offering smiles and encouragement to Jersey Shore residents who say they have been …

Freehold 7-Eleven sells $600,000 winning scratch-off ticket TRENTON, NJ – A Monmouth County lottery player is holding a $600,000 prize after winning the first top jackpot in the $30 Crossword …

Legion post uncovers unmarked veterans’ graves and restores long-overdue honor Union Beach, NJ – A Memorial Day flag detail at Shoreland Memorial Gardens in Hazlet led to a discovery that …

Howell, NJ – Another retail staple is shutting down in Monmouth County. The Howell Staples has posted signs announcing it will permanently close its doors on Oct. 3. Shoppers who …

Labor Day rally in Lake Como fires up New Jersey governor’s race Lake Como, NJ – A boisterous crowd packed Bar Anticipation on Monday as the governor’s race heated up …

COLTS NECK, NJ — Lillian G. Burry, a trailblazing Monmouth County leader and the first woman to serve as Director of the Board of County Commissioners, passed away peacefully on …

SHALER TOWNSHIP, PA – A 16-year-old boy who sparked a large police response in Shaler Township was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after deputies and local officers tracked him to …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are investigating a crash that injured a juvenile bicyclist after a collision with a 2019 Toyota Sienna on Wednesday morning. According to the Howell Township …

Search continues for missing 15 year old from Manchester Township MANCHESTER, NJ – Police are still searching for 15-year-old Joseph Johnson, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon, and released …

GOP slams Sherrill over energy policies and support for sanctuary state stance TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Republican Party is turning up the heat on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — A routine overnight traffic stop turned into a double arrest early Wednesday after two friends were separately taken into custody for driving while intoxicated on the …

Drone with thermal camera finds lost boater near golf course BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A kayaker who called 911 saying he was lost and dragging his boat through the woods …

Police searching for missing 15-year-old last seen in Whiting WHITING, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 15-year-old Joseph Johnson, who was last seen Sunday afternoon …

Asbury Park, NJ — A dramatic rescue unfolded Monday when two Asbury Park police officers caught an 8-year-old boy as he jumped from the second floor of a burning home, …

Toms River, NJ — In a blunt and fiery post on Truth Social this week, Donald Trump confirmed what I suspected but few were willing to say out loud: former …

Freehold Township, NJ – Costumes, canines, and community fun will collide at this year’s Howl-O-Ween Bark Bash, set to take place Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. …

Myrtle Beach Police welcomes new detention officer following academy graduation Middletown, NJ – The Myrtle Beach Police Department has officially added a new member to its ranks with the recent …

Freehold, NJ – A nationally-awarded educator from Freehold Township High School has been chosen to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, …

Rescue dog needs foster after surgery following heartbreaking past JACKSON, NJ – Once used for breeding and later abandoned after a bitter divorce, a dog named Athena2 is now waiting …

New Brunswick, NJ – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey must be prepared to counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts across the country by considering redistricting measures of its own, …

$250K winning Pick-6 Double Play ticket sold in Monmouth County TRENTON, NJ — A lucky New Jersey lottery player is holding a $250,000 winning Pick-6 Double Play ticket after matching …