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Burglaries Reported In Several Manalapan Neighborhoods
Five burglaries or attempted burglaries of homes were reported on one day in Manalapan, police report.

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Five burglaries or attempted burglaries of homes were reported on one day in Manalapan, police report.

Howell says all but about 126 customers have power restored, down from 3,700 reported earlier on Monday.
Wall police on Saturday were questioning a Neptune man at the Budget Motel before he tried to flee on foot; he now faces various charges.
Wall police say a portion of Belmar Boulevard is currently closed because of a downed wire in the area of Schoolhouse Road.
Road closures, flooding reported in Holmdel and Hazlet from overnight storm; Holmdel schools closed on Monday.
Manalapan police reported Monday afternoon that additional roads were closed due to flooding or a tree down.
Marlboro updates latest road closures; Recreation Center to be open all Monday night as a warming, charging station.
Red Bank Navesink Hook & Ladder Fire Company's Santa Run will also help two families who lost all their possessions in an apartment fire.
In an update of the investigation of the major crash Tuesday on Route 18 in Marlboro, police said the school bus driver attempted a U-turn.
The Holmdel school district calendar for 2024-2025 reflects township's diversity with official days off for the Diwali and Eid holidays.
Tinton Falls man who sought treatment at Riverview in Red Bank had a gun in his waistband, impersonated federal officer: U.S. Attorney
At a holiday party at St. Peter's campus in Freehold, area teens distribute gifts to clients of the Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program.
Wall resident got a phony call that their grandson needed $10,000 in bail money. Wall police intercepted the money pick-up, charged suspect.
There will be veterans organizations and area officials at a wreath-laying ceremony Saturday in Farmingdale.
There will be veterans organizations and area officials at a wreath-laying ceremony at noon on Saturday in Freehold.
Holmdel district says an 8 a.m. start time will help students be more attentive - and will not disrupt afterschool activity schedules.
Check out unique gifts, have some holiday fun at the Two River Theater pop-up on the plaza in Red Bank on Saturday.
Paul Novello, director of Howell Public Works, is retiring on a high note with awards for an open space program and one for a top employee.
Fire at Greentree Apartments in Red Bank Wednesday was caused by combustibles that came in contact with a halogen closet light, police say.
Howell Township Council rejects ordinance making warehouses a conditional use on Victory Road, site of an existing warehouse application.