Patricia A. Miller has been a reporter and editor at a variety of publications since 1984. She started her career as a reporter at the Asbury Park Press and covered Long Beach Island, Little Egg Harbor Township, Lacey Township, Point Pleasant, Jackson Township, Toms River and Berkeley Township. She became the Ocean County government reporter for the Press in 1993, and covered the Board of Freeholders, a number of county agencies and wrote an award-winning column "Ocean Diary" each week. Pat spent the last seven years at Greater Media Newspapers and served as managing editor of the Edison/Metuchen Sentinel, the Woodbridge Sentinel and the Brick Township Bulletin during that time. Pat has won a number of awards during her time as a journalist from a variety of organizations, including the New Jersey Press Association, the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists and the North Jersey Press Club.
She graduated from the College of New Jersey with a bachelor's degree in English and a concentration in journalism. She also holds an associate's degree from Ocean County College.
Beliefs
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Politics
* How would you describe your political beliefs?
A Kennedy Democrat
Religion
* How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?
Somewhat lapsed Catholic, but have a strong faith in God.
Local Hot Button Issues
What do you think are the two or three most important issues facing the community?
Taxes, taxes, taxes and declining state aid.
* Where do you stand on each of these issues?
I believe that consolidation of municipal services and school districts throughout the state is the only solution that will save New Jersey.
William C. Edwards, 32, was not wearing a helmet, did not have lights and had a gun in his waistband, Police Chief Michael C. DiBella said.
Incident involving a black man and woman occurred on Sept. 5, police say
District official gives update on testing for asbestos and volatile organic chemicals
14-year-old was badly injured in Sept. 17 accident at Johnson's Pit, which is privately owned.
Services will be held on Friday and Saturday in Bayville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday in Lacey.
Township will also hold a Halloween Costume Parade at the Lacey Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 28
Todd A. Buckley, 52, also facing other motor vehicle charges, police captain says.
Both the high school and junior high school closed today for "air testing," Facebook pages states.
Cheong "Alec" Park, 49, Neptune, told victim that putting his hand inside her bra was "relaxation therapy," Attorney General's Office says
Come and enjoy a beer craft garden and take a ride through the woods in search of the Jersey Devil.
Weining Liu, 34, of Piscataway, died on an unguarded beach on Sept. 23
Victoria Mas was picked up on an outstanding Galloway Township warrant, then discovered to have heroin, police chief says.
Santiago Gonzalez-Ruiz, 59, is accused of assaulting the girl in the living room, where she slept, prosecutor says
More than 3,000 gallons of red and white chowder were served.
The incident occurred at the Beachwood Soccer Complex on e
Democratic Borough Council candidate Russ Kelly says Point Beach needs to improve recycling programs
Boy's dirt bike and a Chevy Blazer collided at Johnson's Pit on Sept. 17.
Sheriff's office and some courtrooms damaged after inmate flushes jumpsuit down toilet, spewing raw sewage into some areas.
Aqua New Jersey will be flushing hydrants in different sections of the township during October, starting on Oct. 2
