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Trip to Japan a Once in a Lifetime Chance for Marlboro Young Ambassadors
Nanto, Japan was the trip of a lifetime for a dozen Marlboro teenagers this year, a trip made possibly through the Youth Exchange program to the township's sister cities. In 2011, teens had the chance...
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Japan Donates $500K to Hurricane Sandy Victims
Images of the damage left from Hurricane Sandy decorated the conference room in the Hall of Records on Wednesday, as the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders sat down with Shigeyuki Hiroki,...
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Local Officials Describe Sandy's Devastation, 'Human Misery' to Senate Panel
Local officials described in dramatic detail the work of rescue and rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy, as state senators listened to hear how the Jersey Shore is grappling with widespread devastation...
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Christie to Seek Re-Election
Gov. Chris Christie will seek a second term as New Jersey's governor. He made the announcement during an appearance at a press conference at the Port Monmouth Fire Dept. Monday afternoon. Christie...
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Marlboro, Colts Neck Post Offices No Longer Sorting Mail
The Marlboro and Colts Neck Post Offices are no longer homes to mail carriers, as distribution efforts are now merged with the United States Postal Service Freehold location. Standard customer...
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Local Officers Holding Concert to Benefit First Responders
As the Jersey Shore continues to clean up and rebuild from Hurricane Sandy the Monmouth County Traffic Officers Association is holding a concert Dec. 8 to benefit the first responders affected by the...
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Send a Letter to Santa in Marlboro and Colts Neck, and Have Santa Write Back
Every year, millions of children sit down to make a wish list for Santa, hoping their Christmas dreams will come true. In Marlboro and Colts Neck, letters to Santa can be dropped off at any post office...
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UPDATE: Car Towed From Route 18 Reignites in Auto Wrecker Yard
Update as of 5:24 p.m.: Marlboro Police reported the roadway is now open. A car fire on Route 19 northbound has traffic backed up for miles as firemen work to extinguish the flames. The fire, located...
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Powerball Drawing Is Wednesday Night; Prize Reaches $500 Million
Who wants to be a $500 millionaire? The jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball drawing is estimated at $500 million, a record-breaking figure for the multi-state lottery game. Last year, Joseph and...
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Marlboro BOE Looks for Public Input on Superintendent Search
The Marlboro Board of Education is looking for public input as the search for the new K-8 Superintendent continues. The board and the firm are holding a public meeting on Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the...
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MHS Teacher Recieves Axelrod Award for Excellence in Education
Marlboro High School teacher Amy Colby was honored this year with the Honey and Maurice Axelrod Award, for her work in the field of Holocaust and genocide education and prejudice reduction. “Ms. Colby...
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TELL US: What Are You Looking For in the New Marlboro Superintendent?
Superintendent Dr. David Abbott announced his retirement this year, after 43 years in education. Abbott has been leading the Marlboro K-8 District for 15 years, but now the Board of Education is...
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Enter Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000
We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America—the best “decked” house in the country—the one home so spectacularly decorated that...
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Marlboro Announces Ongoing Brush Pick-Up
Marlboro Township is still littered with brush after Hurricane Sandy destroyed hundreds of trees. The Public Works Department announced this week that it will continue to loop around each zone of the...
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Should Lottery Winners' Names Be Kept Private?
Someone’s life could change on Nov. 28 when the $425 million Powerball is drawn. If the lucky winner lives in New Jersey, should he or she get to remain anonymous, at least for a while? A local...
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Learn About Colonial and Victorian Christmas Customs at Library
The Monmouth County Library System is bringing back one of their most popular programs which is all about Colonial and Victorian Christmas Customs. Judith Krall-Russo will be discussing all of the...
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Help House a Homeless Man in Monmouth County This Winter
The holiday season should be the happiest time of the year. For Monmouth County’s homeless population, however, the winter months often prove the most treacherous. The Freehold Clergy Association...
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Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Charges Man with Courthouse Bomb Threat
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged a man in connection to the Oct. 25 bomb threat against the Monmouth County Courthouse. Ellis W. Goodson, 35, allegedly made a 9-1-1 call on...
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Governor Appoints Sandy Recovery Manager
In an effort to codify New Jersey’s Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts, Gov. Chris Christie’s announced Wednesday the appointment of Marc Ferzan to oversee and coordinate long-term recovery plans and to...
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