Monmouth County News
By JEANNE WALL
January 8, 2025
FREEHOLD, NJ – Lovebirds, rejoice! This Valentine’s Day, Monmouth County is giving couples the chance to tie the knot in style—and for free! Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is set to officiate a festive Group Wedding Ceremony at the picturesque Clubhouse at Hominy Hill Golf Course ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Baby it's cold outside now at the Jersey Shore, but the summer numbers were hot hot hot! The Board of County Commissioners has announced a historic milestone for Monmouth County beaches in 2024: beach badge revenue exceeded $30 million for the first time. The announcement was made ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – The town of Holmdel is reeling from the tragic loss of one of its own. Twenty-five-year-old Billy DiMaio, was among the 14 people killed in the horrific New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. You can donate to the fundraiser for the family here. A Holmdel High School 2017 ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – As we welcome 2025, Monmouth County is at the forefront of efforts to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, ensuring the celebration reflects the rich history and diverse communities of New Jersey.The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee, in collaboration with RevolutionNJ, hosted a ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - As first reported by ABC 7 Eyewitness News, a handful of officers here in Monmouth County texted racial slurs and bigoted statements to one another, in an investigation that initially began with a police-involved car accident and wound up unveiling these communications.According ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents planning spring travel to review their passport expiration dates. Many countries enforce rules requiring a passport to remain valid for up to six months after travel dates, and failure to comply could result in ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Concerns over escalating drone activity across New Jersey continue to grow, with daily sightings reported in Monmouth County and beyond. The issue, which has persisted for nearly three weeks, has drawn responses from federal, state, and county officials demanding answers and swift ...
FREEHOLD – This month marks three years since a jogger was attacked and sexually assaulted by a person unknown to her in a local park, and the investigation into the crime remains active and ongoing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Tuesday. “Despite a thorough investigation, ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - According to a communication today by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, a Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against two men in connection with the May 2022 fatal shooting of Marques Mills in front of his Neptune Township home, Monmouth County ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At the recent Sea Girt council meeting, one of the key topics running up and down the Jersey coastline is the talk and direction coming out of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the impact the recommended changes by the DEP could have on tens of thousands ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Ocean Township Police report that Joseph Antebi, 25, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 16, after a West Park Avenue resident called in a report of someone spraying antisemitic messages on a wall.The resident provided security footage of the incident, from which OTPD obtained the ...
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ – A legal challenge involving four Bradley Beach police officers and the borough’s former Police Chief Leonard Guida now places Mayor Larry Fox at the center of allegations of fostering an abusive, discriminatory workplace. The officers, who are pursuing a lawsuit, claim that Fox, ...
RED BANK, NJ: Just one of the things that make Red Bank unique and special was yesterday, Tuesday, October 1, the Parker Family Health Center (PFHC) hosted a special ribbon cutting ceremony at their expanded and renovated facility located at 211 Shrewsbury Ave., supported by a crowd of well-wishers ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed this weekend that there was a confirmed case of measles in a Monmouth County resident, who presented with measles following recent international travel.Anyone who visited the below locations during the specified dates and times may ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – On October 1st, the County Board of Commissioners held a press conference to officially kick off the 2024 fall tourism season in Monmouth County! Members of the local business community, county employees, government officials and tourism partners gathered for this celebratory ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Police Chief Darren McConnell has officially resigned, effective today, Monday, September 30, after being embroiled in a misconduct investigation tied to allegations of favoritism and abuse of authority. McConnell, who had been suspended with pay since March, agreed to ...
HIGHLANDS, NJ – In a unique demonstration of sustainable innovation, the Schooner Apollonia, a wind-powered sail freight vessel, made its first visit to Highlands, NJ, on Sunday morning. The event, organized by Attentive Energy, an offshore wind company working in New Jersey, drew more than 50 ...
AVON-BY-THE-SEA - Per a police department release, around 6:45 PM on Sunday, 9/22/24, Avon Police responded to a call of multiple swimmers in distress.Two swimmers were rescued and transported for evaluation for Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The third swimmer, identified as a 55-year-old ...
Monmouth County Job FairSeptember 18 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pmRobert J. Collins ArenaParking lot #6 to the Collins ArenaMAPAre you looking for a job? Time for a career change? Get your resume ready! The Monmouth County Board of Commissioners invites job seekers to attend the 2024 Workforce Development ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is calling upon local and state historical organizations to participate in this year’s Archives & History Day. The event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brookdale Community College’s Robert J.
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Friday morning at around 9:30am, the USS New Jersey (SSN796), the U.S. Navy’s newest fast attack submarine, came into Sandy Hook as it was heading to Naval Weapons Station Earle to get ready for the exciting upcoming September 14, Commissioning Ceremony. The State of New Jersey ...
FARMINGDALE - On Wednesday afternoon, 9/4/24, New Jersey State Troopers responded to Republic Services Recycling Plant in Farmingdale due to a report of a discovered deceased male.Employees of Republic Services, located on Railroad Avenue, were sorting recyclable materials when the man's body was ...
HAZLET, NJ – Christina Zuk, a strategic advisor at Princeton Public Affairs Group (PPAG), has been named President of the Board of 180 Turning Lives Around, a Monmouth County agency, dedicated to helping survivors and families of domestic violence and sexual assault. Zuk, is a resident of Long ...
RED BANK, NJ – On Sunday afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker made a significant stop at the Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy, located at 224 Shrewsbury Ave. in Red Bank, New Jersey, as part of his 21 County Summer Tour. The visit underscored the pharmacy's pivotal work in delivering free medications ...
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ - Bradley Beach is on the brink of a leadership change as Councilman Al Gubitosi is currently uncontested in his candidacy to become Mayor following the announcement by incumbent Mayor Larry Fox that he will not seek reelection in November due to a family medical ...
NEPTUNE, NJ – Fulfill, a leading organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity in New Jersey, has announced the honorees for its 40th Anniversary Gala, a milestone event celebrating four decades of impactful work in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The honorees, recognized for their unwavering ...
OCEAN GROVE, NJ — The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will celebrate its 55th Annual House Tour on Friday, August 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Historical Society, located at 50 Pitman Ave., is set to offer an unparalleled experience for history enthusiasts and architectural admirers ...
HOLMDELl, NJ — The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) is proud to announce the appointment of Vietnam Veteran Senator and Judge Edward T. O’Connor, Capt., U.S. Army (Ret.), as a member of its Board of Trustees. O’Connor, who represented the 31st district in the New Jersey ...
The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office released the following statement: Members of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Bureau and the Red Bank Police Department are jointly investigating a double shooting that left one person deceased and one person injured on the 100 block of River Street ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Bell Works Career Day is back! Join the networking in the Main Atrium on Friday June 21 from 10am-2pm! Meet many Bell Works tenants who are hiring now! This is a free event, reserve here. ⚡Meet the diverse tenants of Bell Works from 10am-2pm ⚡Learn from various career-focused ...