Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
$50K-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Holmdel
Check your tickets! One $50,000 Loaded player got lucky and took home a prize in a recent drawing, NJ Lottery officials said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
- Freehold, NJ
Sara Winick is an NJ Local Editor covering Freehold, Holmdel-Hazlet, Manalapan, Marlboro-Colts Neck, Red Bank-Shrewsbury, Rumson-Fair Haven and Wall. A recent graduate of American University, Sara received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Creative Writing in 2024, and has lived in Central Jersey for most of her life.
To get in touch with any tips or story ideas, reach out to sara.winick@patch.com!
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Shrewsbury Borough Council Election 2025: Christopher Martinetti
Incumbent Christopher Martinetti shares why he’s running for re-election to the Shrewsbury Borough Council in 2025.
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro Town Council Election 2025: Peter Bufano
Candidate Peter Bufano shares why he’s running for election to the Marlboro Town Council in 2025.
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro Town Council Election 2025: David Fisher
Candidate David Fisher shares why he’s running for election to the Marlboro Town Council in 2025.
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Jersey City, NJ|News|
NJ Teen Charged In Double Shooting That Killed Freshman To Be Tried As An Adult, Authorities Say
Willie Shuler, 17, will be waived up to criminal court in connection with the fatal shooting of Cianna Lee, authorities said.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In NJ, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
U.S. News researchers based their 2026 ranking of the nation's best public elementary schools on publicly available data.
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Freehold|News|
Hobby Lobby Opens New Store In Freehold
The store joins 18 other Hobby Lobby locations throughout New Jersey. See details:
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Freehold|News|
Freehold Borough Reschedules Next Council Meeting
See details on what date the meeting was moved to and where it will take place:
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Wall, NJ|News|
Wall Police Officer Rescues Kitten Stuck In Storm Drain
The kitten was rescued about a week after Wall Police helped rescue a dog that also fell in a storm drain. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro School Board Postpones Meeting, Sparking Calls For Protest
The meeting postponement comes after alleged threats against a current Board of Education member surfaced on social media.
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro Town Council Election 2025: Aleksandra Simanovsky
Candidate Aleksandra “Sana” Simanovsky shares why she’s running for election to the Marlboro Town Council in 2025.
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Shrewsbury Borough Council Election 2025: Devon Morton
Incumbent Devon Morton shares why she’s running for re-election to the Shrewsbury Borough Council in 2025.
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Shrewsbury Borough Council Election 2025: Christopher McAvoy
Incumbent Christopher McAvoy shares why he’s running for re-election to the Shrewsbury Borough Council in 2025.
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Freehold|News|
Halloween Parades, Festivals, Spooktaculars: This Weekend In Monmouth County
Looking for something new to do? Here’s what’s happening around Monmouth County this weekend:
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Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ|News|
Rumson-Fair Haven Voter Guide 2025: Who’s On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2025 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Check out Patch’s voter guide for Rumson and Fair Haven before you hit the polls:
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Wall, NJ|News|
Wall Voter Guide 2025: Who’s On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2025 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Check out Patch’s voter guide for Wall before you hit the polls:
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Red Bank-Shrewsbury Voter Guide 2025: Who’s On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2025 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Check out Patch’s voter guide for Red Bank and Shrewsbury before you hit the polls:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro-Colts Neck Voter Guide 2025: Who’s On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2025 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Check out Patch’s voter guide for Marlboro and Colts Neck before you hit the polls:
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Manalapan, NJ|News|
Manalapan Voter Guide 2025: Who’s On The Ballot, Where To Vote
The 2025 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Check out Patch’s voter guide for Manalapan before you hit the polls:
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In NJ
Collectively, New Jersey borrowers have about $46.5 billion in student loan debt, according to recent data.
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