🌱 Patch AM: Ocean County NOW hosts Women's Health & Wellness Fair and 11 more events

And on the Manchester Patch calendar - Tunes of Yesteryear

🌱 Patch AM: Ocean County NOW hosts Women's Health & Wellness Fair and 11 more events

Be sure to catch Tunes of Yesteryear on the Manchester Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Manchester Man Remembered For Love Of Doo-Wop, Singing, After Fatal Crash

Also, don’t miss Tunes of Yesteryear on the Manchester Patch calendar

Manchester Man Remembered For Love Of Doo-Wop, Singing, After Fatal Crash

The man died after a head-on crash in Marlboro on Sept. 11, authorities said. Friends honored him in tributes online.

🌱 Patch AM: Faith Festival and 11 more events

Also check out Tunes of Yesteryear on the Manchester Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Faith Festival and 10 more events

And check out Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities on the Manchester Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Police Rescue Man As Car Sinks In Pond In Manchester

Coming up on the Manchester Patch calendar: Vanities - The Musical

Police Rescue Man As Car Sinks In Pond In Manchester

The man drove into the water hazard in the Renaissance by accident and had to be rescued as the car slowly sank into the water, police said.

🌱 Patch AM: Women's Club of Deerfield Hall and 10 more events

Spotted on the Manchester calendar: Vanities - The Musical

Gymnastics Coach From Manchester Sexually Assaulted His Athletes, Jury Rules

The Manchester resident, who coached at gymnastics clubs in Monmouth County, was convicted after a two-week trial, authorities said.

Man Missing From Manchester For 12 Days, Police Seeking Tips

Manchester police say he may have gone out of state; they are seeking tips from anyone who may have seen him or spoken with him.

Data Center Removed From Manchester Redevelopment Plan

Manchester Township's council OK'd an ordinance removing the data center provision from a redevelopment plan but residents pushed for more.

Manchester Man Who Sent Child Sex Abuse Videos Via Kik Indicted, Prosecutor Says

The man is serving a prison sentence in Pennsylvania for trying to meet a 15-year-old girl to have sex, according court records.

Data Center Ban In Manchester Set For Council Vote

The Manchester Township Council has moved its meeting location as it is set for a final reading and vote on its data center ordinance.

School Bus Hits Home In Lakehurst, 2 Injured, Police Say

There were no students aboard the Manchester Township Schools bus, which hit a Ford F-250 before hitting the house, police said.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony For 25th Anniversary Set In Manchester

Manchester Township will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000, including a township resident.

Fall Hydrant Flushing Ongoing In Manchester

The fire hydrant flushing is part of regular maintenance of the township's water system.

Lakehurst Man Admits To Drunken Crash That Killed Road Worker On Route 9

The man was drunk and had illegal drugs in his system when he hit a man working at an Earle construction site on Route 9, authorities said.

Nurse Admits Pepper-Spraying Dementia Patient At Ocean County Facility

The nurse, a Manchester resident, admitted that she pepper-sprayed the elderly man and left him in his room without medical help.

Fall Hydrant Flushing Coming Up In Manchester

The fire hydrant flushing is part of regular maintenance of the township's water system.

Data Center Ban Introduced In Manchester

An ordinance approved in 2025 is set to be repealed, and data centers banned entirely, Manchester officials said.

Man Hit By Car On Route 530 Dies, Manchester Police Say

The man was hit by a car when he stepped into Route 530 after dark earlier in August, Manchester police said.

Pickleball In Manchester: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

Labor Day In Manchester: What's Open, What's Closed

From a brand partner: From grocery runs and home projects to city services and library hours, here's what to know before heading out.

Block the Block

Manchester Township’s Long Fight

Mayor Speaks Out On Manchester Data Center Controversy

Manchester Mayor Joseph Hankins spoke out on the prospects of a data center after an overflow crowd protested them in the township.

Police Welcome Community To National Night Out In Manchester, Lakehurst

The police departments in Manchester and Lakehurst are combining for the National Night Out event.

AI Data Centers Ban Demanded In Manchester

An overflow crowd of residents had a singular message for the Manchester Township Council on Monday night, that data centers are not wanted.

Pedestrian Hit, Critically Injured On Route 530 In Manchester, Police Say

The Manchester man suffered multiple life-threatening injuries, police said.

Jobs Available For Fall Celebrations At Six Flags Great Adventure

Six Flags is hiring for Fright Fest, Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest.

Woman Dies In Head-On Crash On Route 70, Manchester Police Say

The Toms River woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

6 Seek 3 Seats On Manchester Township School Board

Three incumbents, who were running mates in the 2023 election, are seeking re-election but not as a team.

Transit Bus Crashes Into Home, Leaves It Uninhabitable In Jackson: Police

There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the early morning crash, police said.

Police Training Scheduled At Manchester School

Training exercises are scheduled for the next three weeks, the district said.

Manchester Chorus Gets Its Juke Box Hero Moment With Foreigner

The Manchester Twp. Middle School Chorus got to sing "I Want To Know What Love Is" with Foreigner. "It was electric," the kids said.

3 Cocaine Distribution Cases End In Guilty Pleas For Manchester Man

The man is scheduled to be sentenced in September and faces a lengthy prison term, the prosecutor's office said.

Crash Closes Route 70 In Manchester

Manchester police say Route 70 is closed in both directions.

A Parent’s Guide To After-School Activities In Manchester

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Water Use Restrictions In Place Amid High Demand In Manchester

The high heat of the first two weeks of July caused a significant spike in water demand, Manchester officials said.

Make It An Active Summer In Manchester: 10 Ways To Get Moving

Discover parks, recreation programs and nearby activities that can help Manchester residents stay active all summer.