Monmouth County News

Heavy rain and coastal flood threat loom for New Jersey as storms roll in ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A stormy stretch is unfolding across New Jersey with showers, thunderstorms, and …

Point Pleasant man pleads guilty to attempted murder in 2022 assault POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH, NJ – A 31-year-old Point Pleasant Borough man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder for a …

Freehold, NJ – Monday — Farmingdale is spotlighting more than two decades of collaboration with Monmouth County as a model of municipal efficiency, crediting a wide range of shared service …

RED BANK, NJ — Tuesday — What began over 20 years ago as a modest neighborhood cookout has grown into a cornerstone event for Monmouth County families, with this year’s …

Freehold, NJ – Monday — Monmouth County is investing more than half a million dollars in long-needed restroom renovations and accessibility improvements at the Hall of Records Annex, after selecting …

Tinton Falls, NJ — A key bridge in Monmouth County is set for a major overhaul after officials approved plans for a full superstructure replacement of Bridge S-15 on Riverdale …

Monmouth County takes control of 411-acre Marlboro State Hospital property for new parkland Marlboro, NJ – Friday — More than two decades after its closure, the former Marlboro State Psychiatric …

Freehold, NJ — A years-long legal battle over widespread water damage in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has ended with a $4 million settlement after persistent leaks forced the county …

Cranford traffic stop leads to arrest of Monmouth County man with gun and drugs CRANFORD, NJ – A 41-year-old Monmouth County man was arrested early Saturday after Cranford police found …

Red Bank man to remain jailed on manslaughter and homicide charges after deadly Lakewood crash TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 43-year-old Red Bank man charged in a July crash that …

Man posing as delivery driver busted in Marlboro home break-in as hunt for accomplices continues MARLBORO, NJ – A 38-year-old man is in custody following a bold daytime burglary in …

TRENTON, NJ – August is ending on a high note for New Jersey Lottery players, with multiple jackpots—including million-dollar Powerball and Cash4Life prizes—being claimed across Bergen, Sussex, Burlington, and Monmouth …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Hurricane Erin continues its path through the Atlantic, prompting rip current warnings and surf advisories across much of the U.S. East Coast, with potential impacts expected …

Newark, NJ – Another summer weekend at the Jersey Shore came to a sluggish close Sunday night, with heavy traffic, delays, and a crash clogging major roadways as travelers packed …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Five new police officers have officially joined the Middletown Township Police Department, taking their oaths of service during a ceremony last night as the department expands its …

HOLMDEL, NJ – Drivers in Holmdel will need to brace for detours and traffic delays early next week as Longstreet Road closes in both directions for paving operations near Crawfords …

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A mother living with deafblindness is locked in a years-long battle to secure school transportation for her children after being denied bussing due to district policy, she …

Long Branch, NJ – A trendy mispronunciation of this Jersey Shore city’s name — “Long Bronch” — is making the rounds on beaches, in restaurants, and across social media, sparking …

FREEHOLD, NJ — Authorities are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash in Howell Township that left a woman in critical condition after her car veered off the road and slammed …

TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against a New Jersey State Trooper involved in a fatal collision that killed a motorcyclist during a …

FREEHOLD, NJ — A disgraced former New Jersey State Trooper admitted in court last week to trying to pay for sex with someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, after …

Freehold, NJ – A 28-year-old New York man is facing charges after prosecutors say he stole almost half a million dollars from his former Ocean Township employer over a three-year …

Newark, NJ – A stretch of warm, sunny weather will start the week in New Jersey before storms and unsettled conditions move in by midweek. Today will bring clear skies …

FREEHOLD, NJ – Authorities have announced the arrest of a second man in connection with the June killing of a Howell Township resident found shot to death in a parked …

Holmdel, NJ – A major boost is coming to Asbury Park’s revitalization efforts as the FirstEnergy Foundation awards a $50,000 grant to Interfaith Neighbors, a nonprofit serving Monmouth and Ocean …