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.
Patrick Robertelli waited in her home for hours one day weeks before he stabbed her new boyfriend during a fight, the complaint says.
The following homes are anticipated to be holding garage sales this weekend, for all you bargain hunters.
Thomas Olski, honored by the Sharing Network Foundation, has promoted organ donation after seeing the impact on his family's life.
Fines for rental violations also are increasing to a minimum of $1,500 on a first offense under new ordinances, Mayor Anthony Vaz said.
The beaches affected are along bays and rivers, according to the NJDEP.
The Howell man followed the victim out of a Wawa in Howell and pulled him over with fake police lights, according to the affidavit.
Mike Ollendorf says he does not condone a protest suggested on social media. Point Pleasant police say they are prepared if one arises.
The changes are being made to ensure parents and family can see the graduations before the weather shifts, Brick school officials said.
The closings are just the latest round for the pharmacy chain that is under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The vehicle, resembling a firetruck, is equipped with tools Secret Service agents need to respond to a civil disturbance, officials said.
The Ocean County Mall protest drew a large number of people, surprising many in a county where Donald Trump won easily in 2016, 2020 & 2024.
Manchester police said the roads have been reopened to traffic.
The Umlauf family has volunteered with the Whiting Fire Company almost since the fire company first was created in 1937.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the killing of Rolando Acte Mejia, 36, of Howell, who was found dead of two gunshot wounds.
Authorities say the crash at Ridgeway Road appears to be the result of one vehicle failing to yield the right of way.
The following homes are anticipated to be holding garage sales this weekend, for all you bargain hunters.
Beaches up and down the Jersey Shore are fully open in most towns beginning this weekend. Check the weather that will greet you on the sand.
Authorities are warning drivers to expect delays but said there is no threat to the public.
The fifth grader from Howell was the youngest competitor in the contest, but received plenty of praise from the judges.
Christ Episcopal Church had applied to build a 949-square-foot addition on its outreach center to host 17 beds year-round for the homeless.
