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.
Brick Township police revealed dozens more charges against Craig T. Orler, along with details of the burglaries he is accused of committing.
Brick Township police revealed dozens more charges against Craig T. Orler, along with details of the burglaries he is accused of committing.
The boy was found alone in the home, the reports said.
The yacht took on water near Monument Island, the report said.
The pilot and a passenger died in the crash in a Wood Ranch neighborhood, authorities said. The plane crash also damaged 2 homes.
Brick Township police revealed dozens more charges against Craig T. Orler, along with details of the burglaries he is accused of committing.
The following homes are anticipated to be holding garage sales this weekend, for all you bargain hunters.
The man, who was ordered held until trial, is accused of multiple burglaries at a Brick storage facility and of stealing an ATV.
Joseph Kling, who was charged with hindering in addition to arson, was to remain in jail through the weekend.
Rebecca A. Sayegh had been in a relationship with her ex for 5 years, her attorney said, and her dog is still at the home they shared.
The ongoing investigation has resulted in additional charges for Joseph Kling of Waretown, who was arrested in the fire, prosecutors said.
Ride the rides, enjoy some entertainment and help support Howell police efforts to curtail drugs, bullying and violence in the community.
The summer program is open to Manchester children who will be in sixth through eighth grades in September.
The market kicks off the 2025 season with 60 vendors selling an array of fresh produce, baked goods, items for your pets and more.
Supporters of Christ Episcopal Church filled the Toms River council meeting to oppose it. The church diocese leaders say they will fight.
The Toms River Regional board had approved applying for the Tax Levy Incentive Aid program, which promises $1M extra aid for raising taxes.
Kevin Aguilar, formerly of Farmingdale, used the money to buy property in another state and to buy a $100,000 truck, authorities said.
A Toms River man told a Berkeley woman to take photos of herself touching a child; he then shared the photos, the prosecutor's office said.
The "quick serve" restaurant will be supporting a local food bank during its grand opening in Brick, company officials said.
Rebecca Sayegh used her baton to smash the glass door of the home before attacking her ex-boyfriend and a woman, the report said.
