MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District fell short of federal proficiency targets on statewide math and English assessments, according to newly released data from the New Jersey Department of …
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New Jersey’s New Law Against Banning Explicit Books Could Turn Public and School Libaries in Porn Hubs
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed the Freedom to Read Act, designed to shield librarians from legal repercussions for making certain books available in public and school libraries. This …
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New Jersey Candidate for Governor: New Jersey Drone Fiasco a Failed Test of National Security
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonA fleet of mysterious drones spotted off the New Jersey coast has raised alarm among state officials, with gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rudy Rullo sharply criticizing state and federal authorities for …
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We Want More Control Over the Sky: Monmouth County Sheriff Calls for Local Drone Enforcement Powers
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, N.J. — Monmouth County Sheriff Shawn Golden is urging Congress to expand legislation allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to utilize drone detection and counter-drone technology, citing concerns …
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That’s No Drone: Santa lands at New Jersey Jet Center, delighting local children
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Santa Claus made a special pre-Christmas appearance at the Monmouth Jet Center on Saturday, arriving by helicopter with the assistance of Wall Township police officers. Sgt. …
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LINCROFT, N.J. — The annual Holiday Made in Monmouth event is set to take place Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brookdale Community College’s Collins Arena, …
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Police confirm series of drone sightings across Monmouth County beachfront
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, N.J. — Local law enforcement agencies in Monmouth County have received multiple reports of drone sightings this week, reflecting a growing trend nationwide, Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Monmouth …
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Pedestrian killed, another injured in Neptune Township crash
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision on State Highway 66 that left one pedestrian dead and another injured Tuesday evening, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s …
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Family Slept While Armed Home Invaders Raided their Monmouth County Home, Stealing Their Porsche
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are investigating a home invasion on River Road early Wednesday morning in which three masked suspects broke into a residence, stealing a handgun, keys to …
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Monmouth County Sheriff Sees New Jersey Drone Event as Opportunity to Push Recreational Anti-Drone Legislation
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, NJ – Politicians will never let a big story go to waste. Now, one official in Monmouth County sees the current drone scare in New Jersey as a justifiable …
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HAZLET, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a female pedestrian Sunday night at the intersection of State Highway 36 and Union …
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22-year-old passenger killed in Upper Marlboro car crash, investigation ongoing
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonUPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A fatal crash in Upper Marlboro claimed the life of a 22-year-old passenger Friday afternoon, according to authorities. The collision occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. at …
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Authorities investigate overnight shooting in Red Bank
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonRED BANK, N.J. — Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning that left a 34-year-old man injured, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. At approximately 1:48 a.m., Red …
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Monmouth County cops note increase in mysterious drone sightings
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, N.J. — Law enforcement officials in Monmouth County have confirmed receiving numerous reports of drone sightings in various municipalities this week, mirroring similar trends observed in other regions, Prosecutor …
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Hazlet man charged with sexual misconduct in Middletown store incident
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, N.J. — A 21-year-old man from Hazlet has been arrested and charged with stalking, lewdness, and sexual contact after allegedly following a woman around a Middletown store last month …
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Fugitive Wanted in Two Monmouth County Towns Caught Drinking and Driving in Ocean County
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Uber A. Solis, a 32-year-old man, was booked into custody in Ocean County on December 7, on charges related to drunk driving and careless driving, according …
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In the News
What’s Going on in Middletown? Union Leader, Teacher Under Fire for Allegedly Working 2.5 Hours Every Day
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMIDDLETOWN, NJ— Imagine having a job where you can work two and a half hours every day. You would have to be the president of a powerful public union, but …
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Saltwater Social in Long Branch is New Jersey’s New Standard for Surf and Turf Oceanfront Dining
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonIn early November 2024, Long Branch, New Jersey, welcomed a distinguished addition to its culinary landscape with the opening of Saltwater Social. This upscale dining establishment has swiftly become a …
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FORKED RIVER, NJ — The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter is seeking the owner of a recently found dog who was picked up in Freehold. According to a post from …
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Prosecutor’s office investigates after two dead in Monmouth County traffic incidents involving pedestrian and bicyclist
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, NJ — Two separate traffic incidents in Howell and West Long Branch on Saturday evening claimed the lives of a pedestrian and a bicyclist, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. …
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Asbury Park Police Department celebrates officer promotions in ceremony at town hall
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department held a promotional ceremony Monday, honoring three officers with new leadership roles in front of family, colleagues, and city officials. The …
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Two killed in separate traffic incidents in Monmouth County one hour apart
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, NJ — Two fatal traffic incidents involving a pedestrian and a bicyclist in Monmouth County on Saturday evening are under active investigation, authorities said Sunday. The first incident occurred …
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A Transgender Odyssey Takes Center Stage in Asbury Park
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonASBURY PARK, NJ – On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the House of Independents will host She’s NorMāle – A Transgender Odyssey, a groundbreaking multimedia musical production by Geenetica (Geena Buono). …
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Asbury Park Community Comes Together for Local Woman Recovering From Unprovoked Labor Day Weekend Stabbing
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonASBURY PARK, N.J. — A beloved local photographer, Andrea Laign, was in critical condition at Jersey Shore University Medical Center following an unprovoked stabbing attack on Sunday, Sept. 24, police …
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Three years later, search continues for suspect in Monmouth County park sexual assault
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonFREEHOLD, N.J. — Three years after a jogger was attacked and sexually assaulted in broad daylight on the Henry Hudson Trail in Big Brook Park, law enforcement officials are continuing …