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Photo Contest Launched For Monmouth County Travel Guide
Inaugural contest will highlight the winning photo on the cover of the Monmouth County Tourism Division's 2023 Travel Guide.

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.
Inaugural contest will highlight the winning photo on the cover of the Monmouth County Tourism Division's 2023 Travel Guide.

Relief Mental Health, now in Red Bank, is based in Illinois and offers medication management, talk therapy, TMS and other treatments.
The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is a community event that's growing in popularity, says Fair Haven Council President Chris Rodriguez.
Applications to be a probationary officer must be picked up in person at the Fair Haven Police Department and must be returned by Dec. 13.
To discourage car thefts, the Holmdel Township Committee will vote Tuesday on adoption of a measure to penalize those trespassing near cars.
The award for Outstanding Trainee was presented to Officer Kevin P. Donegan (103rd BCPO) of the Wall Township Police Department.
SLEO II Drew Bertinelli, Daniel Marino and Briana Rommeihs have joined the Howell Police Department.
"The Life of Jesus" will air soon on the Fox network and will include the insight of Colts Neck Community Church Pastor Chris Durkin.
Officer Joshua Wagner has joined the Hazlet Police Department. He received recognition for his academic achievement at the academy.
The Howell Heritage and Historical Society invites the public to visit the Old Ardena Schoolhouse for a holiday event this Sunday.
The Red Bank Planning Board approves cannabis growing use at an existing business on Leonard Street; fencing, landscaping changes pending.
Named for Manalapan's Kyle Mullen: Defense bill with a measure by Rep. Chris Smith to protect Navy SEAL trainees moves closer to being law.
Monmouth County offers “Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth” marketing logo signs to local establishments; launches social media pages.
Manalapan police report another incidence of catalytic converter theft, one of several reported in the township since late October.
Teams at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township and area police and fire department personnel raise $23K for health initiatives.
Manalapan police want motorists to be aware that there will be construction on Tennent Road in the area of NetCost on Thursday.
Marlboro Police advise that portions of Route 520 will be closed on Friday for a repaving project.
Acquisition with joint state, county and municipal funding helps preserve 28 acres from development, says Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik.
A holiday pop-up with music, shopping and refreshments is planned for Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Two River Theater Plaza in Red Bank.
Peg McEowen had many artistic interests, and was a founding member of the Holmdel Historical Society, her family says.