Monmouth County News

Trenton, NJ — A lucky player in Monmouth County took home $25,133 after hitting half of the Fast Play progressive jackpot with a $5 Jersey Jackpot ticket, lottery officials announced …

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a January home invasion and attempted car theft in Wall Township, police announced Tuesday. Authorities say three …

HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a longtime favorite roadside stop on Route 9, has officially reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, sparking excitement among local residents. The …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township is set to host its annual Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wall Community Park, bringing an …

HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, the popular roadside ice cream shop on Route 9, has reopened its doors after a long and unexplained closure, drawing excitement from the …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Monmouth County judge has sentenced a 19-year-old Asbury Park man to 45 years in state prison for the fatal 2022 shooting of a local resident, authorities …

WALL TWP., N.J. — Wall Township emergency services deployed multiple units to assist with firefighting efforts in Ocean County on Tuesday as a massive wildfire near Jones Road threatened neighborhoods …

WALL TWP., NJ — Chief O’Halloran of the Wall Township Police Department met with residents of the Four Seasons community last week to review recent crime trends, share departmental updates, …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township Police reported multiple arrests between April 14 and April 20, including charges ranging from drug possession to DWI and criminal sexual contact, according to …

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Roseld Avenue is closed between Monmouth Road and Wickapecko Drive due to a downed utility pole. The closure began Saturday night and is expected to remain …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Wall Township Police Department teamed up with the Glendola Fire Department this past weekend to help the Easter Bunny complete a busy schedule of community …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC for on-call professional engineering services not …

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Jeanette Avellan entered a guilty plea before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Natalie S. Watson, admitting to second-degree theft of movable property, third-degree failure to pay …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wall Township Police were kept busy this past week with a series of arrests stemming from motor vehicle stops, burglary investigations, and a robbery threat at …

ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – The small borough of Englishtown, New Jersey, a quiet community of just 2,300 residents, is reeling after Mayor Daniel Francisco appointed John Alite—a former Gambino crime family …

America celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, but missing the annual celebration of vintage vinyl is no reason to not visit a record store any day of the year. Vinyl …

COLTS NECK, N.J. — The U.S. Navy will conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations at Naval Weapons Station Earle on Wednesday, with controlled detonations scheduled throughout the day, officials confirmed. Key …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey pizzeria has renamed one of its popular menu items after receiving a legal notice from attorneys representing international film star Sophia Loren, who …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District is not only fighting the family of a bullied girl who committed suicide, but they are now blaming her for her own death …

Anglers across the Garden State are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the 2025 spring trout season officially began today, Saturday, April 5, at 8 a.m. With more than …

ASBURY PARK, NJ — A sewerage leak originating in Asbury Park has been reported in Deal Lake, prompting warnings from surrounding municipalities. Officials notified the New Jersey Department of Environmental …

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — A trio of conservative Republicans is mounting a primary challenge against Monmouth County’s GOP incumbents, launching a campaign aimed at shaking up what they describe as …

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Republican U.S. Senate candidate for governor Mario Kranjac has secured the coveted top line on the Monmouth County GOP primary ballot, edging out high-profile contenders in …

COLTS NECK, N.J. — Colts Neck Republican Township Committee candidate John Tobia is reportedly seeking employment beyond Monmouth County, with sources in Ocean County claiming he recently applied for the …

LEONARDO, N.J. — The Middletown Township Public School District has announced it will not move forward with previously considered school closures for the 2025–2026 academic year, following a revised proposal …