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.
The marching band from Hazlet is one of 10 high school bands from the U.S. chosen to participate in the anniversary ceremonies in Normandy.
The "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion brought in new customers but also caused massive financial losses for the company, it says.
A 22-year-old Mercer County man was critically injured; he was hit as a 61-year-old driver tried to pass 2 vehicles, police said.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is to join Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, Jeanine Pirro, and Harold Ford Jr. for the live show.
The shed was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, police said.
People dressed in Amazon vests are taking packages after they've been delivered in Toms River and elsewhere, police said.
The driver was turning on Squankum Road in Howell and crossed the center line, police said.
The driver was turning on Squankum Road in Howell and crossed the center line, police said.
Alex J. Williams had a prior domestic violence incident with the woman, who died from the machete attack, authorities said.
The man was convicted following a two-week jury trial of taking $4,500 and an Apple watch from the apartment.
Incumbent Chris Smith had more than 5 times the votes that were cast for David Schmidt in the Republican primary, unofficial results show.
John Leggio holds a 66-vote lead among 3 Republicans seeking the nomination for mayor in the November election, unofficial results show.
William Byrne, handpicked by Mayor Dan Rodrick for the unexpired Ward 2 council term, was ahead by a wide margin in unofficial results.
Wallets, sunglasses, headphones and more were taken from several vehicles and a Chevy Suburban was stolen, Toms River police said.
Kailyn Gorga, 18, was drunk and had THC in her system when she crashed April 14, authorities said. Catalina Reinoso, 18, did not survive.
Callers reported the man was unresponsive and the boat was going in circles on the bay, state police said.
The impact as the semi hits the vehicles and a utility pole was captured in security video, a report said.
Voters are going to the polls in Manchester Township to formally nominate county and federal candidates for the November election.
Voters are going to the polls in Brick Township to formally nominate county and federal candidates for the November election.
Voters are going to the polls in Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach to formally nominate council candidates for the November election.