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Suspect arrested in burglary of three businesses
BRICK TOWNSHIP — A suspect has been arrested following a string of burglaries at businesses in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Todd M. Lansing, 46, of Brick Township, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted burglary and one count of burglary to three commercial businesses in Brick Township. He also was charged with three counts of criminal mischief, two counts of possession of burglary tools and one count of theft, on July 2, Brick Township Chief of Police David Forrester announced.
News Update: Infestation Has Closed Sandy Hook’s Campground Until Further Notice
NJ.com is reporting that the campground at Sandy Hook is "closed until further notice". They report that "Sandy Hook’s campground, located in New Jersey’s portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County, is closed until further notice due to an infestation of pests, officials said Friday."
Mosquito Season is Coming Up Soon- Stay Safe!
MONMOUTH COUNTY - The Monmouth County Commissioners warn residents that we are heading in to peak West Nile virus season, mid-August and September. Mosquito-borne illness, such as Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis and West Nile are transmitted through mosquito stings and West Nile has been detected in mosquitos earlier in the season this year, according to Commissioner Director Tom Arnone, "The Mosquito Control Division is continuing to monitor mosquitoes throughout the County for West Nile Virus and other diseases. The staff is also inspecting and treating sites of stagnant water to control mosquito larvae." The largest risk...
The best restaurant in every New Jersey shore town
Here in the great Garden State, we are fortunate to be surrounded by some world-class restaurants with highly-trained chefs, terrific waiters and waitresses, wonderful menus, and truly amazing views. And, on the flip side, when you need a snack after being out all night drinking with your friends, you really...
A Brand New Fried Chicken Chain Is Opening Its First NJ Store In Monmouth County
Move over Colonel, there's a new chicken joint coming to Jersey and it looks like it's going to change the game for fried chicken lovers all over the state!. Now, I've never heard of this place before but after doing a little digging into what they're all about, I'm excited to see that they're making a move towards the Jersey Shore.
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
Tough financial times causes NJ tourist attraction to close for a while
FARMINGDALE — The Historic Village at Allaire in Monmouth County isn’t going anywhere, but it just started a weeks-long closure beginning today, July 15. The nonprofit organization took to Facebook and said multiple factors have led to the temporary closure: limited grant funding, weather, inflation and the economy.
DWI checkpoints coming to two popular NJ shore spots this weekend
MONMOUTH COUNTY — DWI checkpoints and summertime go hand-in-hand, especially near the shore points with the increased traffic. Two will be popping up this weekend in Sea Girt and in Monmouth Beach, so make sure to have a plan before heading out. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force’s crackdown...
NJ man gets decades in prison for sexually assaulting two girls
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 48 years in state prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two young girls, starting a little more than a decade ago, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Monday. Gerell F. Schmitt, formerly of Eatontown, must serve more than 40 years before becoming eligible for...
Big box store shopping in New Jersey just got smaller
In an ever ugly and sad trend another big box store announced that they are closing a chunk of their stores and trying to reorganize to stay above drowning in debt. National discount retailer Big Lots, with close to 1,400 stores nationally including twenty-seven in Monmouth and Ocean counties here in New Jersey, has announced that they are closing up to forty stores nationally and opening three more. Big Lots closed fifty-two stores in 2023 due to inferior performance.
Forest Fire Breaks Out At NJ Military Gunnery Range
STAFFORD – A wildfire that quickly broke out at the Warren Grove Range of the Air National Guard Tuesday is now 80% contained, New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The blaze had burned roughly 1,167 acres by Wednesday morning and has spread throughout Warren Grove Air to Ground Range in Bass River Township, Burlington County.
Fulfill Food Bank Appoints New Chair and Executive Officers as It Marks 40 Years of Service
NEPTUNE, NJ – Fulfill, the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has made significant leadership changes as it celebrates its 40th anniversary of combating hunger and fostering food security along the Jersey Shore. The organization, known for its extensive network of nearly 300 partners including soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters, provides vital food and services to over 100,000 residents, families, children, seniors, and veterans in need. In a unanimous decision, the Board of Trustees elected Susan Doctorian Kyrillos, Principal at SK Partners, as the new Chair. Kyrillos, a distinguished businessperson and community leader, has a...
Freehold Man With 'Fierce Love' For Family, Motorcycles Died In Howell Twp. Crash: Fundraiser
Aaron Aponte, 28, died from his injuries in the crash on Tuesday, July 9, a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. It happened at the intersection of Fort Plains Road and Jerry’s Lane at around 4:53 p.m. Investigators said Aponte was riding a Honda GL 1100L motorcycle...
Look At These Exciting New Additions Coming To The Freehold Raceway Mall
New Additions In Monmouth County at Freehold Raceway Mall. One of my favorite malls in New Jersey is the Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway Mall has fantastic stores and many good "food" options for dining out. Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Brio Italian Grille, Playa Bowls, Etc. There are a few new eateries coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall:
Hidden affordable NJ beach offering food, music, ferry & more
You know those places that are often considered a hidden gem? Often times they're not as well-known or as large as their more popular counterparts. But as people begin to learn of such places, they start to become more and more popular. And that could be for a number of reasons.
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