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Lillian G. Burry, longtime Monmouth County public servant, dies at 89

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 Thursday, August…

August 30, 2025

Halloween goes to the dogs at upcoming Bark Bash with costumes, adoptions and pet portraits

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. at the…

August 25, 2025

Farmingdale mayor praises Monmouth County for shared services that transformed local operations

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 agreements for…

August 19, 2025

Monmouth County settles $4 million lawsuit over leaky prosecutor’s office plagued since opening

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 into litigation…

August 19, 2025

Driver in critical condition after crashing car into Howell business

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 into a…

August 12, 2025

New Jersey state trooper pleads guilty to trying to meet 14-year-old in undercover sting

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 arriving for…

August 12, 2025

Driver critically injured after crashing into Howell Township business

FREEHOLD, NJ – On Sunday morning, a southbound vehicle left County Road 547 in Howell Township, crossed a concrete median, and slammed into the side of a business, leaving the driver critically…

August 12, 2025

New Yorker accused of stealing nearly $500K from Ocean Township employer

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 period while…

August 12, 2025

Salvador Cabellos Diaz Charged for Role in Brutal Murder in Howell

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 vehicle. Prosecutors…

August 9, 2025

New Jersey cop charged with lying about criminal past and NYPD firing to get police jobs

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Neptune Township police officer is facing multiple criminal charges after investigators say he repeatedly lied about his criminal history and prior termination from the New York City Police…

August 8, 2025

Wall Township police arrest 13 in week packed with DWIs, robbery, and drug charges

Wall Township Police reported a busy week of arrests between July 21 and July 27, including a high-speed chase involving a stolen luxury SUV, several DWI charges, and multiple drug and weapons-related…

August 2, 2025

Union Beach man charged with stealing $141K in iPhones from employer

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 $140,000, Monmouth…

July 27, 2025

Wall Township Police report multiple arrests during busy week of enforcement

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: Several arrestees…

July 21, 2025

Lightning Strike at New Jersey Cub Scout Event Kills One, Injures Fourteen

JACKSON, N.J. — A lightning strike at the Black Knights Bow Benders Archery Range on Perrineville Road Wednesday evening left one man dead and 14 others injured during a Cub Scout event,…

July 20, 2025

Girl Scouts Selling Cookies Nearly Struck by Woman Driving Recklessly in Monmouth County

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 cookies in…

July 19, 2025

Asbury Park teen charged in April shooting death of 19-year-old man

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another young man in Asbury Park earlier this year, authorities announced Friday. Jordan I.…

July 18, 2025

Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…

July 17, 2025

Jackson Police issue warning to drivers: Don’t pass closed road barriers on Cedar Swamp Road

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey multiple road closures in place throughout the area, citing a surge in violations and safety concerns near…

July 17, 2025

Jackson Police Update on Deadly Lightning Strike that Killed One, Injured 14 at Cub Scout Outing

JACKSON, N.J. — A 61-year-old man is dead and 14 others were injured after a lightning strike during an archery event in Ocean County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Emergency services were…

July 17, 2025

South Brunswick cop accused of stealing $75K from police union, shoplifting in patrol vehicle

FREEHOLD — A South Brunswick police officer is facing a series of criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly stole more than $75,000 from his local police union and shoplifted from…

July 16, 2025

Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph J. Fitzgerald…

July 9, 2025

Tornado warning issued as severe storms hit New Jersey and surrounding areas

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm alert were issued Tuesday evening for parts of Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, and Monmouth counties as fast-moving storms swept through central New Jersey.…

July 8, 2025

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Matawan woman pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed Aberdeen pedestrian

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Matawan resident has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian in Aberdeen Township, authorities announced. Sonia N. Gomez, 65, entered a guilty…

July 6, 2025

Fourth of July fireworks shows planned across the Jersey Shore through July 12

TRENTON, N.J. — Communities across New Jersey are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays and events stretching from July 4 through July 12. Here’s a breakdown of where and when…

July 3, 2025

Monmouth County Fair returns with rides, racing pigs and live shows

FREEHOLD, N.J. — One of the Jersey Shore’s largest annual carnivals, the Monmouth County Fair, will return later this month with a five-day lineup of attractions, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Held…

July 3, 2025

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Lillian G. Burry, longtime Monmouth County public servant, dies at 89

Halloween goes to the dogs at upcoming Bark Bash with costumes, adoptions and pet portraits

Farmingdale mayor praises Monmouth County for shared services that transformed local operations

Monmouth County settles $4 million lawsuit over leaky prosecutor’s office plagued since opening

Driver in critical condition after crashing car into Howell business

New Jersey state trooper pleads guilty to trying to meet 14-year-old in undercover sting

Driver critically injured after crashing into Howell Township business

New Yorker accused of stealing nearly $500K from Ocean Township employer

Salvador Cabellos Diaz Charged for Role in Brutal Murder in Howell

New Jersey cop charged with lying about criminal past and NYPD firing to get police jobs

Wall Township police arrest 13 in week packed with DWIs, robbery, and drug charges

Union Beach man charged with stealing $141K in iPhones from employer

Wall Township Police report multiple arrests during busy week of enforcement

Lightning Strike at New Jersey Cub Scout Event Kills One, Injures Fourteen

Girl Scouts Selling Cookies Nearly Struck by Woman Driving Recklessly in Monmouth County

Asbury Park teen charged in April shooting death of 19-year-old man

Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years

Jackson Police issue warning to drivers: Don’t pass closed road barriers on Cedar Swamp Road

Jackson Police Update on Deadly Lightning Strike that Killed One, Injured 14 at Cub Scout Outing

South Brunswick cop accused of stealing $75K from police union, shoplifting in patrol vehicle

Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle

Tornado warning issued as severe storms hit New Jersey and surrounding areas

Matawan woman pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed Aberdeen pedestrian

Fourth of July fireworks shows planned across the Jersey Shore through July 12

Monmouth County Fair returns with rides, racing pigs and live shows

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