My email is karen.wall@patch.com and I welcome your questions, concerns and news tips. I do my best to answer all reader emails. I cover Brick, Toms River, Manchester, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, and Lakewood and do my best to keep readers informed on what's happening in their towns. I have been with Patch full-time since July 2014 but have more than 35 years in journalism, including 20 years at the Asbury Park Press. I love sports and fishing (and yes, I bait my own hook); I was the editor of Hook, Line & Sinker for four years. I have lived at the Jersey Shore since August 1979, with the exception of my college years and an 18-month stint in Northern California. I'm a Brick Township High School graduate and have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University.
Ashli Crespo Galanos had been married less than a year before the Sept. 11 crash on Hooper Avenue that killed her and another woman.
The lawsuit filed by Howell's community development director is the second alleging "blatant discrimination" by the councilman, Ian Nadel.
Brick residents urged the mayor and town council to block the proposal, a move that could get the township sued.
A state appellate court ordered a run-off election between Anthony Cirz and Michael Hopson after ruling they had tied in February.
Low-income residents are particularly affected, with nearly 18 percent lacking healthcare coverage, the Census Bureau says.
The Brick TNR Committee helps care for community cats to spay and neuter them and reduce the population.
The annual celebration for Howell Township residents is expected to have something for the whole family.
The popular Christmas feast for the eyes and stomach is set to mark its 25th anniversary. You can get your tickets ahead of time.
The nurse, a Manchester resident, told authorities she sprayed the man because she felt in danger; the nursing assistant is from Brick.
The USA Football program honors high school football players for their work ethic and character. Here's how to vote.
The vigil at Windward Beach Park in Brick lasted more than an hour and paid tribute to the conservative activist assassinated Sept. 10.
The crash on Saturday night partially closed Fischer Boulevard, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said.
The Fair Share Housing Center called Toms River's plan to meet its obligation "outrageous;" 2 developers have objected to the plan as well.
The Ocean County Health Department has more than three dozen clinics scheduled between Oct. 1 and December for those who want the vaccines.
The man's body was found by children, the report said.
The man walked up and stole the ambulance while authorities were tending to the stabbing victim near the Downey Library, the reports said.
Drivers are asked to find alternate routes.
An infant girl was found in the water, then a woman and a 6-year-old boy 3 hours later, police said.
Pines Village in Whiting is hosting the classic car and vehicle show that includes a dunk tank, raffles and more.
The Toms River Hockey Club is kicking off its 50th year with an opening day celebration.
