Perth Amboy Honors Three Fallen Police Officers With Boat, Street Naming

One officer was killed by a drunk driver while at work, the second died of COVID and the third died in a car crash while off duty.

🌱 Patch AM: K. Hovnanian moves headquarters from Matawan to Bell Works

Also check out Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness on the Matawan Patch calendar

Sayreville Bass Pro Shop Opens Wednesday: 4,000 Expected, See Photos Inside

Don't read this if you want to be surprised when you check out the store yourself. But here's a sneak peek of what awaits:

🌱 Patch AM: Summit's youth theater brings Annie JR. to the December stage

Coming up: Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness on the Matawan Patch calendar

2 Killed When Car Tried To Enter Rt. 9 From Old Bridge Grand Marquis

A young couple was killed when the car they were in pulled out of the Grand Marquis around midnight Friday, and was hit by another car.

🌱 Patch AM: Soups & Sales of Holiday Crafts - November 13 & 14, 10am - 2pm and 14 more events

Coming up: Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness on the Matawan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Soups & Sales of Holiday Crafts - November 13 & 14, 10am - 2pm and 14 more events

Coming up on the Matawan Patch calendar: Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness

🌱 Patch AM: Old Bridge punches its ticket to football final in Matawan

Happening soon: Matawan United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale on the Matawan Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What Pallone’s re-election means for Matawan and your congressional representation.

Coming up on the Matawan Patch calendar: Matawan United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale

🌱 Patch AM: What Pallone’s re-election means for Matawan and your congressional district

Make time for Matawan United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale on the Matawan Patch calendar

YMCA Invites High School Youth to Share Their Voices in Annual Essay Contest

Scholarship Celebrates the Mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rabid Raccoon Found In Old Bridge Backyard

An Old Bridge resident discovered a lethargic raccoon in their backyard Sunday:

Sayreville Bass Pro Shop Reveals Opening Date; NASCAR's Martin Truex Jr. Will Be There

Some celebrities will be at the grand opening, including NASCAR legend Martin Truex Jr. and the husband-wife team of "Pigman: The Series."

Win Free Food For A Year At Matawan Wendy's

They reopened for business in August, but Nov. 14 will be their official grand re-opening and giveaway.

2026 Election In Matawan-Aberdeen: Who's Running, When, Where To Vote

Midterm Election Day is here.

Old Bridge Firefighter Charged With Producing Child Sex Abuse Material

The prosecutor says he represented himself online as a minor to produce child sexual abuse material.

Aberdeen McDonald's Pays For Employee To Get Her College Degree

Samantha Levenhar started working at the Rt. 34 McDonald's when she was 20 years old. But earning a college degree was always on her mind.

Sayreville Woman Charged With Drunk Driving After Fatal Crash

This was in connection with a fatal Oct. 10 crash that killed a Staten Island nurse. A Somerset woman is charged with her death.

Ending 32 Years of Back Pain Without Fusion

Patrick feared a major spinal fusion. See how Dr. Shalin Shah at Hackensack Meridian Health gave him a minimally invasive alternative!

Sayreville Bass Pro Shop Will Have A Restaurant On Site

A grand opening date has still not been announced.

Spooky Tales Around The Firepit, From Matawan Historical Society

They'll be hosting ghost stories around the fire in the Burrowes Mansion backyard.

Pauly D Will Be At Old Bridge ShopRite

The first 200 fans will have the opportunity to meet him and take photos.

South Amboy Ferry Now Has Paved Parking Lot, Covered Pier

No more gravel parking lot for well-heeled Manhattan commuters in dress shoes. Carteret still does not have ferry service.

Aberdeen Gets Grant Money For Noble Place Recreation Building

The town says it needs to make the building handicapped accessible before it can be used by the public again.

Sailboat Loosed From Its Mooring Damaged Keyport Waterfront

Three sailboats washed ashore in Keyport. And see the video of a fox swimming through floodwater in Rumson.

Prosecutor Refuses To Release Dog Breed That Attacked Family

Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera is refusing to say what type of dog breed this was.

LWV Monmouth President Receives National Award $25,000 Grant “Pays It Forward” to LWVNJ Education Fund

The Courage Project award is for her work defending democratic values and mobilizing support on issues which challenge civil rights

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional District 3 Monday, October 5, 2026

The virtual event requires prior-registration where voters can submit questions by September 28

Matawan Man Got Half A Million In Disability Benefits While Skiing In Italian Alps

He received $585,000 in disability benefits over 15 years, while he went skiing in the Italian Alps and Park City, Utah.

DEP Finds No Cancer Link To Former Keyport Landfill

The state said it found no evidence that the former Aeromarine landfill site impacted surrounding neighborhoods.

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Aberdeen Township Council on Wednesday, September 30

Prior registration is required and questions can be posted by September 23

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Monmouth County Surrogate & Monmouth County Commissioners Monday, Sept 28

Prior registration is require and public questions can be submitted by Sept 21.

Postponed: Free Wendy's For A Year At Matawan Wendy's

Here are details:

US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters.

Sayreville War Memorial High School Grad Killed By NYC Subway

He was hit while sitting on the subway tracks with a young woman from South Brunswick. Both were recent Rutgers graduates.

Virtual Forum For Aberdeen Town Council Election Sept. 30

Matthew Braithwaite, a Republican, and Catherine Zavorskas, a Democrat, are running against each other for one seat on the town council.

Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ!

You won't want to miss this Yard Sale, celebrating 25 years of the best bargains, baked goods and burgers! (Rain or Shine)

Federal Court Rejects NJ's Approval Of Natural Gas Pipeline Under Raritan Bay

A proposed natural gas pipeline that would run for 23 miles under Raritan Bay suffered a major blow this week.

Virtual Forum for Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Board of Education Candidates on Wed., Sept. 23

This League of Women Voters organized candidates' forum requires prior registration. Questions can be submitted during registration process.

Matawan-Aberdeen School Board Race Virtual Forum

The public can submit questions in advance.