Manchester Teacher Honored For Going 'Above And BEEyond' For Her Students

The teacher is one of eight honored in the Applebee's Above And BEEyond Teacher essay contest, based on students' essays.

Manchester Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder Of His Mom: Prosecutor

Joseph Cavallaro beat his 71-year-old mother with a cane during an argument, authorities previously said.

Firefighters Rescue Kittens From Whiting Storm Drain

Five young kittens were trapped in the storm drain, the Whiting Fire Company said.

Police Ignored Suicide Threat Before Manchester Man Hanged Himself In Jail, Suit Says

The family of a Manchester Township man who took his life at the Monmouth County jail says he made statements about dying by suicide.

Memorial Day Parade In Manchester On Rain Or Shine

Manchester children are invited to decorate bicycles and ride in the parade, and groups are invited to march.

Help Celebrate Manchester Township High School's 50th Anniversary

Manchester Township High School alumni are invited to loan or donate memorabilia for the event celebrating the school's history.

Police Officers Promoted, Honored At Manchester Ceremony

The police department promoted and welcomed officers at a recent ceremony.

Manchester Man Was Drunk In Fatal Route 9 Crash, Prosecutor Says

The man, whose blood alcohol was above the legal limit, also had gabapentin and hydrocodone in his system, prosecutors said.

Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Manchester

Local leagues and programs across Manchester are offering opportunities for all ages to get out and play this season.

SeaPerch Engineering Competition Honors Grow For Manchester Middle STEM Students

Ten years ago the district used a $10,000 grant to create its STEM classroom; 3 teams came home with honors from the recent competition.

Get Manchester Alerts From New Emergency System, Officials Say

Manchester Township is scheduled to move its emergency alerts to a new system. See how you can sign up now.

Evicted Man Carved Swastika, Set Fire To Manchester Home, Affidavit Says

The man told authorities he wanted the owner to see the swastika as soon as he got to the house, according to court documents.

Volunteer Crisis Leads To Lakehurst Fire Company Shutdown

Mutual aid agreements are in place; borough officials hope the shutdown will be temporary but said challenges lie ahead.

Fire Company Shuts Down Suddenly In Lakehurst, Reports Say

Lakehurst will be relying on mutual aid agreements to fight fires after its fire company ceased operations, reports said.

Man Carved Antisemitic Messages, Set Fire To Home In Manchester, Prosecutor Says

The man, from Toms River, has been charged with aggravated arson and bias intimidation.

Route 571 Reopened To Traffic In Manchester

Manchester police said Ridgeway Road has been cleared and is open to traffic.

Smoke From Prescribed Burns Drifting Through Ocean County

Prescribed burns are being conducted in several parts of the county, state forest fire officials said.

Manchester Students Hosting Movie Night For Community's Senior Citizens

The movie night is part of Senior to Senior, an effort by Manchester High School seniors to connect with the town's older residents.

Where To Find Military Discounts Near Manchester

From a brand partner: Restaurants, home improvement stores and other businesses in the area offer discounts for those who serve.

Training Exercises Bringing Extra Noise At Joint Base, Manchester Police Say

Training exercises at the Joint Base were listed as moderately noisy on the base's noise calendar.

New Coaster Starts To Rise At Six Flags Great Adventure

The new roller coaster that is scheduled to open in 2027 is starting to take shape with the installation of sections of track. See the video

Hydrant Flushing For Spring Announced In Manchester

The flushing is part of the necessary maintenance program.

6 Easter Brunch And Dinner Spots Near Manchester

Looking for a place to celebrate Easter without the hassle of cooking or cleaning up? Here are some brunch and dinner options.

NJ Military Base Alert Cleared After Suspicious Packages Deemed No Threat

The suspicious packages found on the Joint Base prompted an alert and the clearing of non-essential personnel.

Boy Robbed Resident At Knifepoint, Manchester Police Said

The victim was able to run to a nearby home for help, police said.

Man, 75, Dies After SUV Hits Tree In Manchester

Police said an obstructed windshield was a primary cause of the single-vehicle crash.

Teen Girl Hospitalized After Minibike, Minivan Crash In Manchester

The girl was a passenger on a minibike driven by a 14-year-old girl, police said.

Where To Watch Baseball In Manchester This Season

From a brand partner: From sports bars to local ballparks, here are a few places around Manchester to catch the game this season.

Vehicle Flips In Crash On Route 571 In Manchester

Ridgeway Road was reopened after being closed for about an hour.

ShopRite In Manchester Aiming To Move To Larger Site, Official Says

Plans are in the works for ShopRite of Manchester to move to a larger site to serve a growing population, an official said.

Affordable Housing Ordinances, Well Replacement Set For Manchester Council Meeting

The Manchester council has several ordinances up for introduction, including bonds to replace a well and address affordable housing.

Jeep Fire Closes Route 539 In Manchester

The driver pulled over because the engine stopped and then saw smoke coming from the engine, police said.

Bingo Event Raising Funds For Manchester Police Unity Tour Team

The 30th annual Police Unity Tour will honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Help Honor Those Who Serve Manchester Schools' Students

The district's Excellence in Education Committee is seeking nominations from the community to honor those who make an impact on students.

Head-On Crash Kills 3, Injures 1 In Ocean County

The crash late Sunday night shut down Route 539 for several hours, authorities said.

1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Route 70 Crash In Manchester

A woman and child in a third vehicle were not injured, and a fourth vehicle damaged was not part of the initial crash, police said.

Crash Closes Route 70 In Manchester

The highway was closed in both directions, authorities said.

2 Suffer Smoke Inhalation During House Fire In Manchester

The fire early Tuesday forced the family into temporary housing, police said.

Blizzard Closes Manchester Schools For 2nd Day

More than 20 inches of snow has fallen in Manchester, according to the National Weather Service.

Warming Center Opening In Manchester As Blizzard Impact Continues

Power outages were persisting, prompting the opening of the warming center, officials said.