Top 10 Most Read Stories In Monmouth Co.: Year In Review

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — As we head into a new year, here's is a look back at some of the most read stories in 2021 in Monmouth County.

Remember the veterinarian who was sued for decapitating a pet without telling it's owner? Or the news that the body of a missing Union Beach teen was found in Virginia National Park?

Check out this list:

Monmouth Co. Girl, 9, Confesses To Virtual Class She's Starving

Fulfill, the food bank of Monmouth and Ocean counties, stepped in after a third-grader started crying in the middle of a virtual class.

Hazlet Family Puts On 20-Minute Disney Light Projection Show

The show takes viewers on a journey of classics like "Peter Pan," while dozens of lights flash to the beat of the songs.

Bell Works Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Site In Holmdel

A brand-new offering has come to the famed Bell Works metroburb in Holmdel.

McLoone's New Jersey Restaurants To Pay All Staff $15 An Hour

Tim McLoone, who owns 12 restaurants across New Jersey, is one of the first restaurant owners in the state to enact a $15 minimum wage.

'Maskless Shopping Event' In Freehold Prompts NJSP Investigation

The state is investigating a report of a maskless shopping event at a mall in Monmouth County

New Details Emerge In Bruce Springsteen's DWI Arrest

New details about what led to Bruce Springsteen's November DWI arrest have emerged, including his blood-alcohol content.

Monmouth County Man Is NJ's 2nd Confirmed Omicron Case

The New Jersey man attended the Anime NYC convention at the Javits Center and became ill just before Thanksgiving.

4 New Jersey Beaches Closed By State

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has closed four beaches in Monmouth County to drain floodwaters from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Body Of Missing Union Beach Teen Found In Virginia National Park

The body believed to be that of Ty Sauer, 18, was discovered Monday by search teams. Sauer has been missing since Thursday.

Red Bank Vet Decapitated Dead Cat Without Telling Owner: Lawsuit

The NJ man only discovered that his beloved cat's head was removed at the vet at a viewing days later, the lawsuit says.

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