Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Easter Egg Hunt On Tap In Point Pleasant
The event, set for Community Park, is open to Point Pleasant residents only.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
- Brick, NJ
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.
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Howell, NJ|News|
$6,300 ULTA Theft Ends In Arrests As Howell Cops Chase Pair Into Woods
The stolen merchandise was recovered after Howell officers caught the two suspects, authorities said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Man Pleads Guilty To Hitting, Killing Woman On Route 35 In Brick
Mark Carey Jr. admitted to hitting fitness entrepreneur Julia Sutton as she walked along Route 35 in January 2024 and leaving her to die.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|News|
Municipal Taxes Rising In Howell's $64.28M Budget For 2025
Rising health benefits costs and salaries pushed the tax levy up in a "very lean" budget; the average home will see a $109 per year hike.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Ocean Commissioners OK $15.4M Purchase Of Toms River Schools Building
The school district's Hooper Avenue administration building will help fill a need for space for county services, the commissioners said.
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Brick|News|
Brick Schools May Lose $97K In Federal COVID Relief Clawbacks
The Veterans Memorial Middle School HVAC project grant extension, OK'd due to transformer delays, was pulled by the Trump administration.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Lakewood, NJ|News|
Lakewood Mom Who Drowned Daughters Goes On Trial: Report
Naomi Elkins, who told authorities she stabbed and drowned her daughters, was tried before a Superior Court judge on Tuesday, a report said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Learn Details Of Toms River Schools' Budget At Citizens Meeting
The Toms River Regional Schools face a $22.3 million shortfall and will present the details at the citizens budget meeting.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Police Deputy Chief, Captain, Sergeant Honored At Retirement In Brick
The three officers were honored for their years of service with a walk-out ceremony.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Lakewood, NJ|News|
Father Forgot To Drop Baby Left In Van In Lakewood At Daycare: Reports
Moshe Ehrlich had dropped three of the family's children at school before forgetting to leave the infant with a babysitter, reports say.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Hydrant Flushing Starting Soon In Manchester
The spring 2025 hydrant flushing is set to begin shortly, officials said.
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Brick|News|
New Deputy Chief Named As 9 Brick Police Officers Promoted
The promotion ceremony was held at a recent Brick Township Council meeting.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Oil-Soaked Rags Catch Fire, Damage Toms River Home
The two-story home was undergoing renovations at the time, officials said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Shooting Under Investigation In Seaside Heights
There were no injuries reported but authorities said the investigation is continuing.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Crash Disrupting Routes 88, 70 In Brick
Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area of Routes 88 and 70 because of the crash.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
West Hollywood, CA|News|
Deputy Shoots Man In West Hollywood; Investigation Underway
The LA County Sheriff's Department confirmed the shooting Saturday night and said the man was hospitalized and listed as stable.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
3 Teens Hospitalized, Under Arrest After Philadelphia Shooting: Report
The shooting happened Saturday evening in the East Mount Airy section, the report said.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Pentagon City Mall Shut Down Due To Multiple Fights: Arlington Police
An officer and a security guard suffered minor injuries, and 3 juveniles were detained, police said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Shooting Closes Part Of 101 Freeway In Los Angeles, 1 Injured: Reports
One person was taken to the hospital following the shooting, which happened during a fight, according to reports.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Brick Township Garage Sales, March 29-30
The following homes are anticipated to be holding garage sales this weekend, for all you bargain hunters.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
