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.
New York woman charged with robbery of a watch from Leonardo Jewelers, East Front Street in Red Bank, and using pepper spray on salespeople.
Marlboro police say roadwork is underway on Route 79 from Route 520 to the Matawan border this week.
Highway 35 south from Highway 138 to 17th Avenue are closed for the next two hours; ramp from Highway 138 also closed, police advise.
A water main break on Monday continues to affect access to certain roads in Rumson, police advise.
The Office of Emergency Management says the township is now picking up debris; nearly all power restored after Saturday tornado.
Wall Police Department asks residents to check recent home video and report if any suspicious activity is recorded after car burglaries.
Prosecutor: Lilith the cat was found stabbed with a sharp instrument when Howell police went to the residence of Christopher Sanchez, 29.
Bridgewater man, working on a Monmouth County bridge project between Howell and Lakewood, rescued after falling 20 feet into trench.
You can register for Easter activities for the whole family this Saturday at the Historic Village at Allaire in Wall.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado ranked as an EF-1 touched down in the Allentown-Cream Ridge areas.
Wall Township police have issued an advisory this morning for motorists to expect delays at the Collingwood Circle until 4 p.m.
Several businesses in Manalapan reported being victims of fraud or theft recently, police say.
Count Basie Center, Bank of America announce Sandy Hook Foundation will benefit from April's Giving Year initiative.
Officials report severe damage at a warehouse/supply site for the Youth ChalleNGe Academy at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt.
A small jet left the runway upon landing in severe weather Saturday night at Monmouth Executive Airport in Wall. Airport has now reopened.
Howell Office of Emergency Management says an EF-2 tornado struck the Aldrich area first, near Jackson, Saturday. No injuries were reported.
JCP&L says "labor intensive" work underway to restore power lost in Wall, Spring Lake areas Sunday. Town to collect storm debris at curb.
The Howell Office of Emergency Management is keeping track of all storm damage to homes; power restoration continues, officials say.
Wall mayor says Saturday storm contributed to a house fire in town and there was also a plane skid at a local airport. No injuries reported.
A JCP&L spokesman said 5,000 in Howell lost power to a "possible tornado." Trees, wires down throughout the township.
