Old Bridge Begins Picking Up Christmas Trees Today

Old Bridge announces its Christmas Tree Collection schedule.

Aberdeen's Cliffwood Section Raising Money For Fire Victims

Aberdeen's Cliffwood section families raising money for family devastated by fire.

Natural Gas Contractor Replacing Some Aberdeen Meters

New Jersey Natural Gas has hired Precision Pipeline Solutions to replace out-dated gas meters.

Matawan-Aberdeen Library Has Months' Long Festival Of Giving

Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library has scheduled a series of events to help celebrate a Festival of Giving that highlights doing for others

Bald Eagle Seen Nesting In Perth Amboy

Another eagle nest! Add Perth Amboy to a list of that includes Union Beach, Edison and Cheesequake of where bald eagles have been seen.

2 Veterans Day Events In Matawan This Weekend

Matawan Town Historian Al Savolaine will give a lecture Sunday at Burrowes Mansion called 'The Vietnam War: Honoring Our Veterans.'

South River Kids Help Locate Missing Child

It was a group of alert fellow juveniles that helped South River police safely locate a missing child on Saturday.

Thanksgiving Food Drive At IMA Urgent Care Centers

From Nov. 1- Nov. 16, drop off food at all three IMA Urgent Care Centers in Hazlet, Shrewsbury and Port Monmouth.

Capture The King Tide Along Jersey Shore Nov. 4-6

The Jacques Cousteau National Research Reserve ​is starting a Jersey Coast-wide effort to crowdsource photos of the Nov. 4-6 King Tide.

Keyport Donald Trump Scarecrow Vandalized ... Again

A Donald Trump scarecrow submitted as part of the Keyport library's scarecrow contest was vandalized again overnight Thursday.

Donald Trump Scarecrow Vandalized At Keyport Library

Someone ripped the head off the scarecrow after midnight on Tuesday. The library has also received three threatening phone calls over it.

High School Athlete Collapses, Dies / Walmart Brawl / Road Rage Video Leads To Charges: NJ Week In Review

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey.

NJ Parents Pen The Hardest Letter Any Parent Ever Had To Write: Patch PM

Also: Creepy "It"-like balloons found on sewer grate / Tractor trailer drives 2.5 miles NJ boardwalk / 5-year-old killed in Turnpike crash

It's Dog’s Night Out In Keyport June 29

They're closing down West Front Street for the annual event of live music, outdoor shopping, a market and rescue dogs looking for a home.

Matawan Woman Honored At Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Donna Nerges, of Matawan, was honored for her nephew, Sgt. Anthony Matteoni of the U.S. Marine Corps, who was killed in Afghanistan.

Cookie Queen: Matawan Girl Scout Honored For Selling More Than 1,000 Boxes

The Jersey Shore Council of Girl Scouts honored 19 girls who sold more than 1,000 boxes of the beloved treats.

Matawan Youth Fishing Derby Will Be June 10

The youth fishing derby will be held at beautiful Lake Lefferts between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 10.

2 Keyport Catholic Churches to Merge; Middletown Churches May be Next

A potential linkage model for St. Ann's and St. Catherine in Middletown will be determined no later than July 1, 2018, the Diocese announced

2 'Beautiful Souls' Die In Parkway Crash: Patch PM

Also: Woman's body found in trunk / Lockdown at Bergen school / Muslim school board member says she was harassed.

Matawan's Halloween Dog Nite Out This Saturday

Dogs should come in their Halloween best to the free event.

Learn More About Ghost Hunting At The Matawan-Aberdeen Library

The free event will discuss ghost hunting right here in New Jersey

End Your Weekend With Zootopia Screening In Aberdeen Park

With schools off on Monday, why not do something fun Sunday night?

Cat Missing Since Monday in Keyport

The owner of this cat, which went missing Monday in Keyport, is frantically searching for her.

Mother, Boyfriend Charged After N.J. 7-Year-Old's 'Suspicious' Death: Patch PM

Also: Long-range winter forecast / 'Bobby the Clown' raises concerns / Shooting cancels weekend Pop Warner game.

Blood Drive Monday at Air Trampoline in Aberdeen

Don't forget about this unique blood drive Monday, Aug. 15! Anyone who donates gets a free 30-minute jump pass.

Do You Recognize This Dog Found in Matawan?

He was found at 60 Fordham Drive in Matawan Friday morning, police said.

Which Road in Matawan-Aberdeen Needs a Speed Bump?

We asked Patch readers on Facebook what streets they thought needed a speed bump. Find out what your neighbors told us.

What Would You Build in Matawan?

We asked Patch readers what they would build or fix in Matawan with $1 million. Here’s what you said.

See 'Walking Dead' Photos Of N.J. Kids That Ignited Uproar: Patch PM

Also: Power goes out at Six Flags after strong storms / Single-story house hit by lightning / Major heroin bust in Ocean County.

A Prom Car Crash Story With A Happy Ending: Patch PM

Also: 22 students evacuated after school bus fire / 51 N.J. contractors fined / Epic high school lip dub.

Matawan Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

We asked Patch readers to share their biggest safety concerns in Matawan. Here’s what they’d change.

14 N.J. Towns Among Most 'Stressed-Out' In America, Report Says: Patch PM

Also: Women's airport meltdown caught on cam / Fatal GSP crash / Arrest made in shooting death of Rutgers student.

Patch Readers Sound Off on Stop Signs in Matawan

We asked Patch readers if their neighborhoods could use more stop signs. Here are some intersections they flagged as hazardous.

Major N.J. Child Porn Bust / 6 Injured In Massive Blaze / 50 Dogs Left In Frigid Van: This Week On Patch

Check out the top headlines from the past week across the Patch network in New Jersey.

Best Places in Matawan to Take Out-of-Towners

We asked Patch readers where they take their guests when they come to town. Here’s a list that’s sure to impress.

Does Matawan Have Too Many Red Lights?

Patch asked our Facebook readers if there are too many (or too few) red lights in Matawan. Find out what your neighbors told us.

Aberdeen Invites Local Businesses to 'Paint the Town Pink'

The Aberdeen Township Council and Economic Business Council are inviting businesses to join Meridian Health's Paint the Town Pink program.

Buckle Up for the Worst Potholes in Matawan

We asked Patch readers which streets have the most bumps, divots and craters in their area.

Central Jersey Roller Vixens Announce Clothing Drive at Rab Ramos

Drop-off is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21 at 12:30 p.m.

What Is There Too Much Of In Matawan, Aberdeen?

We asked readers what they thought there was an abundance of in the Matawan area. You answered with the good, bad and the unnecessary.