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• Police identify man killed in Somerset County parking lot crash

  Sat, Oct 31NJ.com

  The man was hit Oct. 23 in a parking lot.

  Also covered by Howell Patch, Freehold Patch

• N.J. election day 2026: Here is who’s on the ballot in Monmouth County

  Sun, Nov 1NJ.com

  Check out our voter’s guide that lists all of the races and candidates appearing on the ballot in Monmouth County.

  Also covered by Howell Patch

• The N.J. school board that ‘SNL’ mocked over Trump is now facing a major election test

  Sun, Nov 1NJ.com

  The school district that considered naming a school after President Donald Trump now has nine candidates running in a politically-fueled race.

• Another new Wawa is coming to this busy Monmouth County highway. When will it open?

  Sun, Nov 1NJ.com

  The company is also moving ahead with other stores in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

• AI is creeping into N.J. political campaigns. Can voters tell what's real?

  Sun, Nov 1NJ.com

  Examples include a candidate who turned herself into a cartoon, an attack mailer and claims that a congressman's team used AI to edit out a protester.

• RED BANK: VISUAL GOODIES FROM A PERFECT HALLOWEEN

  Red BankSun, Nov 1redbankgreen

  Videos and photos from a perfect Halloween night in Red Bank. (Click to read)

• Police in Jersey Shore town unhappy with parents justifying vandalism on 'Mischief Night'

  Sat, Oct 31NJ.com

  Mischief Night is an informal tradition of young people carrying out pranks the evening before Halloween.

• Firefighters use Good Samaritan's boat to rescue man in bay

  Fri, Oct 30NJ.com

  A Keyport firefighter pulled the man from the water on Thursday afternoon.

  Also covered by Howell Patch

• Italian hot spot in Monmouth opens casual pizzeria and market for slices, fresh pasta

  Sat, Oct 31NJ.com

  Customers can pick up fresh pasta and bread, pizza by the slice and local produce.

• Foreclosure Clouds Holmdel AffordableHousing Plans

  HolmdelSat, Oct 31Two River Times

  A mortgage holder has filed a foreclosure suit in Superior Court against the proposed Azura at Holmdel on the former Vonage property. CHA Partners owns and is redeveloping the property; the township i

• A 27-year-old woman died in a fiery Parkway crash — now her driver faces homicide charges

  Thu, Oct 29NJ.com

  The 24-year-old crashed an SUV in the southbound express lanes in Monmouth County in May.

• Long Branch Man Charged With DWI In Fatal Crash That Killed Woman Passenger

  Long BranchThu, Oct 29Little Silver-Oceanport Patch

  Police said they found an open container of marijuana in the car after it flipped over on the Parkway and became engulfed in flames.

• Local, County, Federal Offices to Be Decided Nov. 3

  Sat, Oct 31Two River Times

  For U.S. Senate, Democratic incumbent Cory Booker is seeking a third term in a contested race. In the House of Representatives, all 12 of the New Jersey district seats are up for election. Two of thos

• Go big or go home

  Sat, Oct 31redbankgreen

  On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.

• Seven Local Teams Qualify for 2026 NJSIAA State Football Playoffs

  Red BankSat, Oct 31Two River Times

  Seven local teams begin post-season play as the public school state playoffs start Oct. 30. Red Bank Catholic and St. John Vianney wrap up the regular season this weekend before the non-public playoff

• ‘Hamilton House’ Comes to Call at Smodcastle Film Festival

  Sat, Oct 31Two River Times

  he indie film “Hamilton House” premieres Saturday, Nov. 7, as part of the Fifth Annual Smodcastle Film Festival, a Central Jersey showcase of independent cinema hosted by “Clerks” filmmaker Kevin Smit

• Fitzgerald’s Golden Goal Gives Trinity Hall Its First Shore Conference Soccer Title

  Sat, Oct 31Two River Times

  Kailyn Fitzgerald’s 41st career goal will be remembered at Trinity Hall for a long time. The senior forward chased down a pass from Sienna Parker in overtime, got just enough of her right foot on the

• Mob hitman turned N.J. councilman indicted in loansharking scheme

  Fri, Oct 30NJ.com

  The ex-mobster was removed as an Englishtown councilman two months after he was denied bail.

• Quarterly Property Tax Payment Due 11/1

  Official noticeMiddletownFri, Oct 30Middletown Township

  To avoid interest, please pay your taxes no later than 3:45 PM on Tuesday, 11/10 either in the Tax Collection Office (1 Kings Highway) or via our online payment portal (middletownnj.org/taxpayment).

• Four Seek Two Seats on Highlands Council

  Fri, Oct 30Two River Times

  Highlands’ nonpartisan borough council has four candidates running for two full-term seats in the Nov. 3 election. The candidates on the ballot are Melissa Cavaluzzi, Alyson Serkin, ElenaRose Villali

• Joan Minnuies Says Middletown Needs Referendum To Repair Aging School Buildings

  MiddletownFri, Oct 30Middletown Patch

  Leonardo Elementary was one of two schools the district proposed closing, due to its age and how many repairs it needs.

• Contested and Complex Election for Sea Bright Council

  Fri, Oct 30Two River Times

  Sea Bright voters will see five candidates running for two full-term seats on their November ballots, as well as two candidates vying for one two-year unexpired term. The seats of council members Marc

• Comcast laying off nearly 1,000 employees. Here’s who’s affected in N.J.

  Fri, Oct 30NJ.com

  The company is also preparing to eliminate 634 jobs at its Philadelphia headquarters.

• Fair Haven Sees Contested Council, Mayoral Elections

  Fri, Oct 30Two River Times

  Voters in Fair Haven is seeing a contested election Nov. 3 for two borough council seats and the mayor’s office. Early voting runs through Nov. 1. Fair Haven follows a borough form of partisan govern

• Highlands and Atlantic Highlands Candidates Running for Seats on Regional School Board

  Fri, Oct 30Two River Times

  In addition to contested municipal elections in both Atlantic Highlands and Highlands Nov. 3, the Henry Hudson Regional District (HHRSD) Board of Education faces a contested election. The Monmouth Cou

• Tinton Falls Board of Ed.

  Tinton FallsFri, Oct 30Two River Times

  Three candidates are on the ballot for two open seats on the Tinton Falls Board of Education (BOE) in the Nov. 3 general election. The BOE consists of nine members serving three-year terms. The post

• Paper Shredding Event

  Official noticeHolmdelFri, Oct 30Holmdel Township

  Have old documents, paperwork, or sensitive records piling up? Here's your chance to safely dispose of them while helping keep Holmdel green! Holmdel Township's Paper Shredding Event is coming up! No

• No Tricks, Just Treats at Sea Bright’s Halloween ‘Spooktacular’

  Fri, Oct 30Two River Times

  By Emily Schopfer SEA BRIGHT – Superheroes, princesses and everything in between gathered in Sea Bright’s municipal parking lot the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 24, for some not-so-scary Halloween fun.

• Kevin Cullen Chosen As New Middletown School Superintendent

  MiddletownFri, Oct 30Middletown Patch

  Cullen now has a five-year contract with the school district; he will be paid an annual salary of $250,000.

• Halloween Curfew Set In Wall: See Details

  Wall TownshipFri, Oct 30Wall Patch

  Wall Police are asking parents and guardians to speak with their children about the curfew to help ensure a safe Halloween season.

• 10 most expensive homes sold in Monmouth County, Oct. 19-25

  Fri, Oct 30NJ.com

  A single-family home in Fair Haven that sold for $4.95 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monmouth County during the week of Oct. 19-25.

• A Jersey Shore bridge that has its origins in medieval castles will soon meet its end

  Fri, Oct 30NJ.com

  The last bridge of its type in New Jersey at the Jersey Shore is scheduled to be replaced.

• Fall Festival, Halloween Concert & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County

  Red BankFri, Oct 30Rumson-Fair Haven Patch

  Looking for something new to do? Here's what's happening around Monmouth County this weekend:

• Witches in Oceanport Trade Brooms for Paddles

  Fri, Oct 30Two River Times

  A spell was cast over Oceanport this past weekend as a coven of witches took to the water on boards and in kayaks, wearing their best hats, capes and, of course, striped socks. The First Annual Witche

• 'No Confidence' Votes Cast In Freehold Borough Superintendent

  Freehold BoroughFri, Oct 30Freehold Patch

  School associations cited "unresolved critical concerns, insufficient follow-through, and an erosion of trust in district leadership."

• The sad fate of this popular Jersey Shore bar — and the surprising new plan for its vacant lot

  Fri, Oct 30NJ.com

  Superstorm Sandy filled the building with more than 6 feet of water.

• WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?

  Fri, Oct 30redbankgreen

  Do you know where this photo was taken? Play the weekly "Where Have I Seen This?" and get the answer to last week's photo.

• College student from N.J. killed in Kentucky crash

  Wed, Oct 28NJ.com

  The 20-year-old from Monmouth County was a junior at Boston University.

• What $1 million can buy you in Monmouth County in the week of Oct. 19

  Thu, Oct 29NJ.com

  For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Monmouth County, here's what sold for $1 million or under during the week of Oct. 19 to 25.

• Holmdel Man Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Brilliant, Kind & Courageous'

  HolmdelWed, Oct 28Red Bank-Shrewsbury Patch

  Colin Sharpe, 20, of Holmdel, was pronounced dead at the scene following a crash in Kentucky on Friday morning.

• Trick-or-Treating Curfew is 8 PM on Friday, 10/30 and Saturday, 10/31

  Official noticeMiddletownThu, Oct 29Middletown Township

  The Middletown Township Police Department would like to remind residents about the curfew for trick-or-treating. Wishing everyone who celebrates a festive Halloween!

• 2026 Fall Leaf Collection

  Official noticeHowellThu, Oct 29Howell Township

  Leaf collection will begin on or about November 16, 2026 weather permitting. Crews will begin simultaneously in multiple zones throughout the township. Please start placing leaves out for collection

• Watch Out For Phone Scam, Holmdel Police Warn

  HolmdelThu, Oct 29Holmdel-Hazlet Patch

  Scam callers are claiming to be the police and trying to convince residents that there are warrants for their arrest, authorities said.

• RED BANK: IRKED BY NEGLECT, PLANNERS TRIM ATLANTIC CLUB REHAB ZONE

  Red BankThu, Oct 29redbankgreen

  In a possible setback for a developer's plans to redevelop the site, the Red Bank Planning Board members reject a call to declare Atlantic Club an 'area in need of rehabilitation." (Click to read)

• Rumson & Fair Haven Runners To Race In 2026 New York City Marathon

  RumsonThu, Oct 29Rumson-Fair Haven Patch

  Over 60,000 runners from 137 countries will take part in the 26.2-mile marathon course on Sunday. See how to watch:

• Monmouth County Election Offices To Hold Extended Hours: See When

  Freehold BoroughThu, Oct 29Manasquan-Belmar Patch

  The offices will hold extra hours to assist voters ahead of Election Day, which is set to take place on Tuesday.

• Nothing Bundt Cakes Coming To Wall Township: See Details

  Wall TownshipThu, Oct 29Red Bank-Shrewsbury Patch

  The new bakery will join dozens of other Nothing Bundt Cake locations throughout New Jersey.

• South Jersey Group 5 football playoff preview: Contenders, players to watch & more

  ManalapanThu, Oct 29NJ.com

  Previewing the postseason for Eastern, Egg Harbor, Manalapan, South Brunswick, Southern, Toms River North, Trenton and Washington Township.

• Count Basie To Re-Enact 1926 Opening Night

  Red BankThu, Oct 29Red Bank-Shrewsbury Patch

  The re-enactment will take place in November and serve as a grand finale for the center's Centennial Celebration.

• Rumson, Fair Haven Mail-In Ballot Drop Boxes: Where To Return Ballots By Election Day

  RumsonThu, Oct 29Rumson-Fair Haven Patch

  Mail-in ballot drop boxes are available in Rumson and Fair Haven, but voters must return their ballots before the Election Day deadline.

• Important Announcement About Extended Election Hours

  Official noticeAllenhurstWed, Oct 28Allenhurst

  Monmouth County Election Offices to Hold Extended Hours to Assist Mail-in Ballot Voters

• Veterans Day Services (November 11) & VFW Dine To Donate (November 12)

  Official noticeHowellWed, Oct 28Howell Township

• Recycle Coach

  Official noticeWall TownshipWed, Oct 28Wall Township

  Never Miss a Pickup Day Again! Remember to dowload the Recycle Coach App!

• Middletown School Board Holds Long-Range Facilities Meeting Nov. 10

  MiddletownWed, Oct 28Middletown Patch

  Here are details:

• Shore Conference football season stats leaders, Oct. 28

  Wed, Oct 28NJ.com

  Shore Conference football stats leaderboards through Week 8 of the 2026 season.

• Former Middletown BOE Member Joe Fitzgerald Acquitted Of All Crimes

  MiddletownWed, Oct 28Matawan-Aberdeen Patch

  Fitzgerald and his legal team speak:

• Jolly Trolley Sets Winter Return To Freehold: See Details

  Freehold BoroughWed, Oct 28Freehold Patch

  Tickets for the annual holiday trolley are set to go on sale on Sunday, Nov. 1.

• 4 Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash On Route 33 In Howell

  HowellTue, Oct 27Howell Patch

  A rear-end collision affected four vehicles, Howell police said.

• Paris Baguette Opens New Manalapan Location

  ManalapanWed, Oct 28Manalapan Patch

  The bakery café offers a variety of cakes, donuts, lattes, sandwiches and more. See details:

• RED BANK: SHREWBURY AVE REMAKE CRAWLS ALONG

  Red BankWed, Oct 28redbankgreen

  Eight years after the Borough of Red Bank received a grant to remake the Shrewsbury Avenue streetscape, why hasn't the work even started? (click to read)

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