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.
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In a report from TheTravel.com, travelers praised this Monmouth County location for its peaceful neighborhoods and walkable downtown area.
The Citizens for Informed Land Use will be hosting their annual Community Fossil Hunt toward the end of September. See details:
Set to run in October, residents and visitors alike will be able to try food from various Marlboro locations. See participating restaurants:
A $1M ticket was won in New Jersey on Saturday as the jackpot rose to $1.787 billion, the second largest in U.S. lottery history.
Parents of two boys allege Timothy Kelly was verbally abusive to 7 and 8-year-olds and the league let him keep coaching, the lawsuit said.
The dogs are competing to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery's "Jersey's Top Dogs" Contest. See details:
The dogs are competing to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery's "Jersey's Top Dogs" Contest. See details:
The dogs are competing to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery's "Jersey's Top Dogs" Contest. See details:
The dogs are competing to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery's "Jersey's Top Dogs" Contest. See details:
The dogs are competing to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery's "Jersey's Top Dogs" Contest. See details:
The dogs are competing to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery's "Jersey's Top Dogs" Contest. See details:
Looking for something new to do? Here’s what’s happening around Monmouth County this weekend:
Manalapan Police reported seven incidents of fraud from Aug. 21 through Aug. 25.
Show attendees will be able to enjoy live music, entry prizes and more at the event. See details:
The dogs are competing to be featured on scratch-off tickets through the NJ Lottery's "Jersey's Top Dogs" Contest. See details:
Some parts of the country could see bitterly cold temperatures and lots of snow. See what’s in store for New Jersey:
While road work takes place, township officials are urging drivers to drive safely and follow all detour signs.
Emerson Granata, 15, was one of two students awarded $1,500 scholarships to music programs at the Basie Center’s Turner Academy of the Arts.
Work on the projects began over the summer after voters approved the district’s $115.4 million bond referendum in November 2024.
The scam involves callers claiming to be Sheriff’s Office representatives and telling residents that they failed to report to court.
