Monmouth County News

SANDY HOOK, NJ – Under clear skies and summer heat, visitors to Gunnison Beach shed more than just their clothes on July 12, joining International Skinny Dip Day to raise …

Howell, NJ – It happened quietly in April when Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar closed its doors on Route 9 after four years in business — now, Asbury Ale …

TRENTON – A lucky ticket buyer in Monmouth County struck big Thursday night, winning a $322,396 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The winning ticket, sold at BP Gas Station at 1103 …

A 21-year-old Spring Lake Heights man was arrested Monday following an investigation into a June theft of a Rolex watch during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Wall Township, police said. …

MANALAPAN, N.J. — Visitors can explore the grounds of one of the Revolutionary War’s most significant battles during the Monmouth Battlefield 1st Sunday Walks, held monthly at Monmouth Battlefield State …

KEYPORT, N.J. — The Keyport Fireman’s Fair kicked off Tuesday night, returning to the borough’s waterfront for five days of rides, food, and community festivities. Located at the Keyport Fireman’s …

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours are back this summer, leading curious visitors through the city’s haunted streets and unexplained history starting Tuesday. Running through November …

NEW EGYPT, N.J. — The Latino Food Truck Festival opened Saturday at Laurita Winery, drawing crowds for a weekend of wine tasting, live music, and Latin flavors from a lineup …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The juveniles behind the vandalism at the historic Camp Evans Officer Quarters have come forward and admitted their involvement, Wall Township Police confirmed Thursday. According to …

TRENTON, N.J. — One lucky New Jersey Lottery player in Monmouth County matched all five numbers in Thursday night’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing to win a $322,396 jackpot. The winning …

HIGHLANDS, N.J. — The 30th Annual Highlands Clam Fest kicked off Friday at Huddy Park, launching a weekend packed with seafood, live music, and a fireworks finale along the Jersey …

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered …

HOLMDEL — A fire broke out on the roof of a Holmdel nursing home Wednesday afternoon, prompting an emergency response and the relocation of residents from one wing of the …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is sweltering under an intense heat wave Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach 98 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 104. The …

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A series of incidents and heavy congestion brought major disruptions to New Jersey’s highways Tuesday morning, impacting drivers across several counties. A crash on US 206 northbound …

OLD BRIDGE — As more Americans struggle to balance work, family, and health, APF Coaching is positioning itself as a solution for those seeking sustainable weight loss without resorting to …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Union Beach man is facing criminal charges after authorities say he stole more than 100 high-end smartphones from his employer in a scheme that totaled over …

BURY PARK, NJ — A new wave of high-end coastal living is coming to the Jersey Shore as Inspired by Somerset Development on Thursday officially launched sales for LIDO Asbury …

OCEAN GATE, NJ — A 32-year-old woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her 2-year-old daughter was found with methadone in her system and later …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a utility wire incident that occurred Monday night in Wall Township, with unconfirmed reports suggesting a dump truck may have been involved. In …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township Police reported a range of arrests between July 14 and July 20, including multiple DWI offenses, narcotics charges, and outstanding warrants. Key incidents include: …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 45-year-old Oakhurst man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a 7-Eleven at knifepoint and stealing a luxury SUV early Monday morning, police said. At …

FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. — Netflix has officially broken ground on its $1 billion East Coast production hub at the former Fort Monmouth U.S. Army installation, a 292-acre site in Monmouth …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — A 54-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after police say she drove recklessly and came dangerously close to hitting a group of Girl Scouts who were selling …

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — The West Long Branch Police Department is investigating several incidents involving juveniles who reportedly rang doorbells, fled the scene, and in some cases, shouted inappropriate …