The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will conduct a DWI checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, task force coordinator Chief Michael W. Palmer of the Brielle Police Department said. The checkpoint will be run from Friday through 3am Saturday along Route 138. Task force members and officers from the […]

The Obama administration will remove drilling off the Atlantic Coast from its Oil and Gas Leasing program, according to a Tuesday announcement made by Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. Jewell cited significant potential conflicts with other ocean uses such as the Department of Defense and commercial interests, current market dynamics, limited infrastructure, and opposition […]

Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. [NJ-06] issued a brief public statement Monday afternoon with regard to his father’s death Sunday after a long illness. “My dad always believed that public service was the highest calling and he absolutely led by example,” Pallone said.  “As a soldier and a police officer, my father not only taught us, but […]

Newly elected Monmouth County-based Assembly Democrats JoAnn Downey and Eric Houghtaling have received their Committee appointments, according to a news release from the NJ Assembly Democrats.  Downey will serve on the Assembly Women and Children committees, Financial Institutions and Insurance, and Regulated Professions. “I am happy to lend my expertise as a former deputy state […]

On Monday afternoon, Deal Police Department reports the temporary power outage on Elberon and Euclid avenues are due to a fallen tree. JCP&L is on scene and addressing the issue, officials said. Deal Police also asked Interlaken residents to remove bulk items from the road side. “January bulk pickup has been completed. Please remove any […]

Bruce Springteen has announced the Sunday performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City has been postponed due to the weekend storm. The Boss posted the following via Facebook Saturday near 5:30 p.m.: Madison Square Garden and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band must postpone the performance set for tomorrow (January 24) due […]

Three Asbury Park men were charged with the 2009 murder of a Red Bank school teacher, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced Wednesday. James Fair, 27, Ebenezer Byrd, 35, and Gregory Jean-Baptiste, 26, all of Asbury Park, are charged with first degree felony murder, first degree robbery, second degree conspiracy, second degree burglary, second degree […]

New Jersey Natural Gas will hold a series of Energy Assistance workshops for Monmouth County residents facing financial hardships. “Whether a family or an individual is on a limited income or faced with unanticipated financial hardship, there are energy assistance and home energy-improvement programs available,” said Deidre DeGisi, Corporate Communications spokeswoman, in a written statement. […]

In response to concerns voiced by fishermen, environmentalists and surfers, the Army Corps of Engineers will notch only three jetties, instead of the six originally planned, as part of the Loch Arbour to Elberon beach replenishment project, according to a news release from Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. The announcement came after a meeting held yesterday […]