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.
With post-pandemic suicide rates increasing among youth, Freehold organization will benefit from Basie Center for the Arts' Giving Year.
Western Monmouth Animal Control says three cats have been seen in the area of the destroyed house in Roosevelt and are being fed.
Wall police charge four with drunk driving on Sunday. As St. Patrick's Day approaches, police urge caution, designating a driver.
The Howell K-8 district saw a decline of 7.79 percent in state aid from last year, according to state funding figures released last week.
Eight short films are on tap at an Irish Film "Fleadh" this Saturday in Red Bank, plus a TV comedy pilot from a Spring Lake writer.
Holmdel resident Michael Daniele was released in his own recognizance March 2 on a federal complaint he entered the Capitol Jan. 6, 2021.
Freja of Fair Haven has raised money and toys for Memorial Sloan Kettering. Now she's a Stop & Shop patient ambassador.
Manalapan police report that power equipment was stolen from a township storage trailer at the Recreation Center.
EPA workers are onsite at the former Compounders Inc. company on Marl Road after discovery in February of chemical-filled drums there.
The Princeton Symphonic Brass Quintet will perform on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Freehold.
At a contentious special meeting of the Red Bank Borough Council, the new short-term rental ordinance was effectively restored, as expected.
Starting Monday, certain Route 33 road shoulders will be closed in Howell, Wall and Tinton Falls for a state curbing project.
Roosevelt mayor says tenant Judy Hainan, 56, died in the fire Wednesday, along with several cats. Close-knit town is in shock, mayor says.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce brings the business community and Howell Township Council members together for a lunch March 7.
Battleground Historical Society, which oversees the Village Inn in Englishtown, received $3,500 from Monmouth County Historical Commission.
An Asbury Park man was charged by police with possession of cocaine after a traffic stop Wednesday evening in Wall on Route 35.
Kevin R. Nagle of Tabernacle was charged Wednesday in the theft of equipment, copper wire from JCP&L trucks at an equipment yard in Wall.
Holmdel: Saint John Vianney High School’s Zoe Brooks of the Lady Lancers will play in the 2023 McDonald’s All American Games in Houston.
The Holmdel Heritage Committee invites the community to a Ramadan "breaking the fast" event with a shared Middle Eastern buffet.
Parts of Dutch Lane Road in Marlboro remained closed Wednesday night after a bus struck a utility pole Wednesday afternoon.
