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.
Holmdel Township Committee to have a public hearing, ordinance adoption to name future site of Horn antenna park after Dr. Robert Wilson.
Cultural performances, restaurant specials planned for Metuchen Feb. 24 to mark the Year of the Dragon. Lunar New Year began Feb. 10.
Neighbor spots suspicious activity on Marconi Road in Wall. Crime trends, ways residents can work with police to be topic of Feb. 22 forum.
Hazlet Township Committee names Police Department veteran Robert Mulligan as chief; Lt. Kevin Geoghan deputy chief. Other promotions made.
Marlboro Recreation's Doggy Yoga on Feb. 15 is therapy for humans and helps 3 Hearts 4 Paws Rescue. And it's organized by a local woman.
Monmouth County's new MedStar program, based at Fort Monmouth, will supplement - not replace - EMS efforts in surrounding areas.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a dance for teens and adults with disabilities, to be held in Edison on Friday, Feb. 9.
Rumson Police Department crime update shows cases of fraud; one DUI arrest made.
One Manalapan resident had a Ticketmaster order for $1,692 hacked; other frauds, thefts cited in weekly report.
Downtown Metuchen says this weekend is all about love with Valentine's Day happenings in the business district.
On Saturday, Feb. 17, a parade and festival will mark the Year of Dragon for 2024.
George M. Johnson, author of "All Boys Aren't Blue," to be featured in the next Critical Conversation program at Red Bank Basie Center.
Holmdel police charge Eatontown driver with DWI; arrest Long Branch passenger on marijuana possession charges.
Hazlet resident Kenneth Reid, 61, was arrested, lodged in county jail after being charged with attempting to elude police.
A borough resident spotted the burglaries and called police, resulting in a police foot chase that led to the arrests.
Man charged with driving drunk after he drove Ford pickup into the Spring Lake boardwalk, causing "significant damage," police said.
Christopher Sanchez, 29, sentenced to 4 years, 6 months for killing his cat Lilith; he's banned from ever owning or living with an animal.
Samantha E. Bonora, 31, of Howell, has been arrested for aggravated manslaughter in the fatal, multi-car crash in Howell, prosecutor says.
Register by Feb. 9 for a free session Feb. 16 by the Monmouth County Senior Advisory Council at county offices in Freehold.
Police Chief Ted Wittke was celebrated at a send-off Thursday after 25 years of service; Deputy Chief Mulligan to take on the role.
