Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
10 NJ Schools Named To Princeton Review’s Best Colleges List
Princeton College Review just released its ranking of the 391 best colleges in America, and ten are in New Jersey.
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.
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Men’s A Cappella Group To Hold Open Auditions For The Holidays In Red Bank
The Chorus of the Atlantic, an award-winning ensemble, will begin holding auditions in September at Red Bank Middle School. See details:
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Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Holmdel Police Lieutenant Retires After 31 Years Of Service
During a ceremony held on Aug. 1, Lt. Vincent Imperato was honored by township officials, coworkers and more for his years of service.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|News|
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools Break Ground For New Addition
The new addition at Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School will help relocate the district’s administrative offices from 54 Main Street.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Freehold|News|
Freehold Educator Named 2025-26 County Teacher Of The Year By NJ
The teacher is among 21 educators named County Teachers of the Year by the NJ Department of Education. See details:
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Freehold|News|
Former NJ State Trooper Admits To Attempted Sex Assault Of Minor: Prosecutor
The ex-state trooper pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault and official misconduct during a hearing held last week, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Freehold|News|
Freehold Fire Chief On Leave After Simple Assault Arrest
The chief was put on administrative leave after he was arrested at his home on Aug. 2, according to authorities.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Fire Collapses Kitchen Floor Of Morganville Home
The fire broke out Monday afternoon and prompted a response from local fire and police departments. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital Property To Become Park
Years after the hospital’s closure, Monmouth County has reached an agreement to assume land management responsibilities of the property.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Freehold|News|
$50K-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Freehold
Check your tickets! One NJ Lottery player got lucky and took home $50,000 in a recent drawing. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Holmdel Golfer Wins U.S. Women's Amateur Championship
Megha Ganne, a Holmdel native, won the 125th edition of the competition at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on Sunday. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
NJ Man Dies After Being Found In Shrewsbury River: NJ State Police
The man was pulled from the river around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, NJ State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron told Patch.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Delays, Closures Planned In Red Bank: See Where
While road work takes place, borough officials are asking drivers to plan alternate routes and allow for extra travel time.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Fewer Outages & Faster Restoration Times Coming To Northern Monmouth County, JCP&L Says
Upgrades support fewer disruptions and shorter ones when they do occur for thousands of JCP&L customers in Hazlet, Keyport and Union Beach.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
13 Graduate From Marlboro Township Police Youth Academy
A graduation ceremony for the academy’s 9th class took place at Marlboro Middle School on Friday evening. See details:
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Freehold|News|
Monmouth County Eateries Named As Some Of NJ’s Best Restaurants
In a list from New Jersey Monthly, the magazine named the 40 best restaurants in NJ. See which Monmouth County locations made the list:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Parade Of 6 Planets, Meteor Shower Combine For Predawn Spectacle Over NJ
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align in a giant arc just before sunrise in NJ. Here’s where you can see it:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Freehold|News|
Sidewalk Sale, Water Circus, Festival: This Weekend In Monmouth County
Looking for something new to do? Here’s what’s happening around Monmouth County this weekend:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Opening Day Set For New Jersey Freeze In Colts Neck: See When
Founded in 1952, the iconic ice cream spot’s newest location will be their third in New Jersey.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Detour Planned On Henry Hudson Trail In Hazlet
The detour is set to take place while the Monmouth County Parks System replaces the bridge over the Waackaack Creek along the trail.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
