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Catch up on recent news in Central Jersey with this spin through the headlines.

Things To Do In Monmouth County This Weekend

Battle of Monmouth, skimboarding contest and more.

Deadly Shark Attacks Of Summer Of 1916 On Jersey Coast Were An 'Anomaly'

It's unlikely, but it can and did happen here.

Little Silver Ranked Among Best Places For Families

The community is ranked as #40 on the Niche.com list of best suburbs in the state to raise a family.

American Pharoah, Triple-Crown Winner, May Race At Monmouth

American Pharoah may race in the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational at Mommouth Park in August.

Sea Bright Farmers' Market Sizzling Summer Lineup

New Farmers, Seasonal Samples and Funniest T-Shirt Contest

Sunny Skies Forecast For Much Of The Weekend

Saturday will start off cloudy, gradually giving way to mostly sunny skies.

The 2015 Hurricane Season Has Officially Begun

The season runs from June 1 through May 30.

Oceanic Bridge In Middletown Closed For Weeks

The Oceanic Bridge, which connects Middletown and Rumson, will be closed for the next few weeks so repairs can be made.

Eat, Drink And Be Merry at Sea Bright Farmers' Market - May 28th

Farmers' Market Toasts the Health Benefits of Eating Local, Seasonal Produce with Food Writer Rachel Weston

Season For Car Deaths Arrives: What Every Parent Should Know

More often than many realize, children are left in hot cars and the outcomes are tragic. Tips for parents and caregivers to prevent deaths.

Memorial Day Weekend Weather At A Glance

Cool, sunny start to holiday weekend, National Weather Service says.

An Update From Patch

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but updates will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

Medical Director of The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center Recognized as 2015 Recipient of Prestigious Childhood Immunization Champion for New Jersey

Dr. Meg Fisher was recently selected as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Immunization Champion for New Jersey.

Author Of "The Jersey Shore Thrill Killer" To Hold Book Signing In Holmdel

A retired New Jersey State Trooper will be a Holmdel bookstore Saturday to sign copies of his book about a Jersey Shore serial killer.

Get Your Spring Plants From The Masters

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County's annual plant sale in Freehold will offer tips and tricks to help you find your green thumb

Nearly 4,000 Hit The Beaches For Clean Ocean Action's 30th Annual Spring Beach Sweeps

The event took place Saturday at more than 70 sites from Essex County to Cape May County.

State Is Proposing Changes To Garden State Parkway Exit 109

The state will hold an information session in Middletown to discuss proposed changes to Exit 109 on the Garden State Parkway.

State To Hold Superstorm Sandy Information Session In Manasquan Next Week

Event is open to all storm-affected homeowners who are eligible for the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program.

Ousted Volunteers At AHS Tinton Falls Animal Shelter Say Charges Aren't True

The animals at the facility will suffer without volunteers’ care, protest planned for Saturday, group says.

RCDS "Whale of a Rummage Sale" This Weekend!

Rumson Country Day School's 46th annual Rummage fundraiser will be held this Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th in the school gym.

2015 Tax Deadline Looming: Does Your Post Office Have Extended Hours?

Electronic filing options halt lines at local branches.

Clean Ocean Action Releases 'Roster Of The Ridiculous' Found During Beach Sweeps

Items ranged from a parking meter, whoopee cushion and Dracula teeth.

State Department Of Community Affairs To Close Some Sandy Recovery Centers

The Ocean County Housing Recovery Center in Lakewood will remain open.

Medical Society Response

DOWNS: Medical Society Leading Addiction Treatment Efforts

Monmouth County SPCA Chief Resigns Amid Allegations of Racist Texts

A lawsuit filed by a Jackson woman alleges Victor “Buddy” Amato sent racially and sexually biased text messages to co-workers.

Public Officials From Monmouth County Draw Fire In Connection With Alleged Muslim Slurs

Questions are being raised about the Facebook posts of the Marlboro School Board vice-president and the Union Beach mayor.

Belmar Missing Its Creole Girl, Who Brought Fire To the Ragin' Cajun

Tracie Orsi Godier, owner of the Ragin’ Cajun, died earlier this month. This year's Belmar Restaurant Tour will be dedicated in her memory.

UPDATE: FEMA Flood Risk Open House Slated For Today In Highlands

Monmouth County residents can learn more about the next step in the process for the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps.

State Rolls Out Another Superstorm Sandy Recovery Program

Deadline to apply for the Low-to-Moderate Income Homeowners Rebuilding Program is March 4

Little Silver, Oceanport Reacts To Blizzard-That-Wasn't

Many say they're upset that forecasters and public officials overestimated the impact of Tuesday's storm.

Officials Issue Coastal Flood Warning For Little Silver Amid Blizzard

The nor'easter's powerful winds make the chances of moderate coastal, bay and lagoon flooding a significant possibility, officials say

Get Your Dogs And Cats Licensed Before The End Of The Month

Little Silver residents who don't obtain new pet licenses or renew by Jan. 31 will be subject to late fee.

Back the Car Up - Here's Why You Should Warm It Up on Cold Mornings: Letter to the Editor

One of many Patch readers who told us we were nuts to tell you not to idle your car on a cold morning.

RREM Information Session to Assist Monmouth Homeowners Affected by Superstorm Sandy

Information session scheduled to answer RREM applicants' questions.

Petco Drops Chinese-Made Treats

Did you buy any in Monmouth County? Federal officials are investigating reports the treats sickened, killed thousands of pets.

TRAFFIC ALERT: West Front Street Bridge Between Middletown, Red Bank Closing Until May

Residents and commuters take note: the West Front Street Bridge is set to close on Monday, January 5 until May 16.

It's Time To Take The Plunge

The Polar Bear Plunges kick off tomorrow with the Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge in Asbury Park; check the schedule for others

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Cites 35 Home Improvement Contractors for Violations, Including Monmouth County Contractors

In total, 35 contractors were cited for $570,000 in consumer restitution and penalties due to alleged violations.

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued For Little Silver, Monmouth County

The advisory is in effect until at least 1 p.m.