I've been a longtime community journalist in Monmouth County, and now I'm writing about life here for Patch. I'll bring you news from several towns, including Red Bank, Holmdel and Howell. Your interests are mine too, so email me at patricia.mcdaniel@patch.com.
Donation to the Red Bank Family YMCA came from proceeds of the June 18 Classic, which made a comeback this year after the pandemic hiatus.
The Freehold Borough Educational Foundation awarded $23,815 in grants to teachers, counselors in the school district for special programs.
Sgt. James Cadigan is charged with second-degree theft in connection with monies raised in a Wall PBA 234 charity, says county prosecutor.
Two Toms River men, who were stopped on the Garden State Parkway in Wall, died Sunday after they were struck by another vehicle.
Austin Meli, Wall, now imprisoned for assault on his other child, had admitted to aggravated manslaughter in the infant's death in 2019.
Celebrate Hanukkah in the Main Atrium with the Chabad Jewish Center starting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19.
Manalapan to have menorah lighting, with a guest speaker and light refreshments.
Holmdel-area restaurants open Christmas Day and/or Christmas Eve offer dining options.
The menorah lighting is at Riverside Gardens Park on Tuesday.
Republicans Susan Fischer, Fred Gasior and Ian Nadel will join the Howell Township Council at the Jan. 2 organization meeting.
Aaron Van Trease, a senior at St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel and a Manasquan resident, is recovering from a spinal injury.
Freehold Borough Council to have second reading, public hearing on pilot program that would allow caregiving to cat "colonies."
Howell Township GOP and Club will honor deceased Howell seniors with Christmas grave blankets, say elected officials.
The nonprofit Allaire Community Farm in Wall works with POAC, Parents of Autistic Children, to provide special programs and events.
Thomas F. Polson, 53, Little Egg Harbor, was arrested on vehicular homicide charges in the July 14 crash: Prosecutor
Salt Creek Grille in Rumson offers options for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, the restaurant says.
A Holmdel police report indicates Middletown Roadis now reopened after a downed tree was cleared.
A Manalapan Environmental Commission workshop Jan. 21 will help participants learn how to attract the helpful bird.
Holmdel Township Committee adopts ordinance that toughens municipal penalties for trespassing on driveways.
It was Howell PBA's eighth year participating in Target's Heroes & Helpers Event - Shop With a Cop - on Wednesday.
