Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Body Of Missing NJ Teen Recovered, Police Say
The body of Owen Tillman Kenney, 19, was recovered on Saturday after he went missing on Halloween, police said.
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- 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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Freehold|News|
Restaurant Week, Craft Show, Farmers Market: 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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Freehold|News|
Optum Closing Medical Offices, Including In Monmouth County: See Where
Optum, a UnitedHealth company, plans to lay off 572 NJ workers through February, with many medical practices closing after this month.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ Teen Who Went Missing On Halloween Confirmed Dead, Police Say
A search for Owen Tillman Kenney, 19, has transitioned to recovery efforts after Charleston, SC Police said he took his own life.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Freehold|News|
Freehold Township Elementary Schools Collecting Leftover Halloween Candy
The candy is being collected for Soldiers’ Angels to help spread “sweetness and gratitude to our troops," officials said. See details:
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Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Jersey Pickleball Club Opens In Holmdel
Located on the lower level of Bell Works, the new club offers multiple pickleball courts, lessons, clinics and more. See details:
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Freehold|News|
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week: See Participating Monmouth County Locations
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week is set to kick off on Friday. Check out what Monmouth County restaurants will be participating in the event:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Indian Hill School Recognized By NJ State Board Of Education
Indian Hill was among 11 schools recognized by the board at a recent meeting for being named 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools. See details:
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Support Local Artists And Charities By Shopping These 6 NJ Gift Markets
As the holiday season gets underway, check out Patch’s guide to holiday bazaars and craft markets planned across New Jersey:
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Local Students Take The Lead On Volunteer Projects In Monmouth County
At AYLUS Marlboro, students bring their own ideas to the table and work together to create free programs that benefit the local community.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Holmdel Road Set To Close At Train Tracks: See When
The road will be closed while NJ Transit replaces the double track at the Holmdel Road Crossing, police said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Red Bank Primary School Nurse Named ‘Unsung Superhero In Education’
Nurse Cathleen Reardon accepted her Unsung Superhero award from the NJ School Boards Association in late October. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Holmdel Swears-In New Chief Of Police
In a ceremony hosted on Monday, Jeffrey Ackerson was sworn in to his new role as Holmdel Township’s Chief of Police. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Voters Approve $5.3M Bond Referendum To Install A/C In Two Marlboro Schools
The referendum will help complete a district-wide air conditioning goal and bring A/C to Asher Holmes and Robertsville Elementary Schools.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
NJ Teen Who Vanished On Halloween Was Last Seen On Bridge, Police Say
Owen Tillman Kenney, 19, was walking alone on the Ravenel Bridge pedestrian walkway in South Carolina before he went missing, police said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro Township Board Of Election 2025: See Unofficial Results
The polls have closed, and the votes are in. See unofficial election results in Marlboro:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Holmdel Board Of Education Election 2025: See Unofficial Results
The polls have closed, and the votes are in. See unofficial election results in Holmdel:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Marlboro Town Council Election 2025: See Unofficial Results
The polls have closed, and the votes are in. See unofficial election results in Marlboro:
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Manalapan, NJ|News|
Manalapan Township Committee Election 2025: See Unofficial Results
The polls have closed, and the votes are in. See unofficial election results in Manalapan Township:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Freehold|News|
Freehold Borough Council Election 2025: See Unofficial Results
The polls have closed, and the votes are in. See unofficial election results in Freehold Borough:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
