Rep. Chris Smith Condemns 'The Assault' On Capitol Hill

Smith said he agreed with VP Pence and Sen. McConnell that Congress has no authority to overturn the Electoral College votes.

Looking Ahead For Middletown In 2021: What's Coming?

Here's what Middletown residents should expect to see happening in their town in 2021:

2020 In Middletown: From COVID To The BOE, The Year's Top Tales

From mourning those who died of COVID to tornadoes, sled rescues and that BOE race, we listed Middletown's top stories of the year:

Middletown Offers Free COVID Tests For Residents This Weekend

This is a drive-through testing event open to all Middletown residents, first responders, town employees and Middletown school employees.

Trump's Election Performance In Monmouth Worst For GOP Since 1996

In the 2020 race, President Donald Trump eked out a win in traditionally red Monmouth County, but only by a mere 10,500 votes. Why?

Rep. Smith’s Outdoor Therapy For Veterans Bill Signed Into Law

Said one U.S. veteran: "When the depression, anxiety and PTSD creeps back in, I know just what to do: Strap on a pack and get outside."

Middletown Assemblywoman Bashes Murphy's Use Of Executive Orders

Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso​, who represents Middletown, criticized the governor the same day he canceled all indoor sports until January.

Pro-Trump Protesters Rally Outside Murphy's Middletown Mansion

Self-described "pissed-off Republicans" yelled at police to open up Navesink River Road and let them walk closer to Murphy's home Saturday.

Monmouth County Certifies Middletown Election Night Results

Republicans Patricia Snell and Ryan Clarke have officially won their bid for township board seats while Board of Education races are final.

Middletown Considered Banning Marijuana Sales In 2018. And Now?

On Tuesday, 1.6 million New Jersey voters approved legalizing marijuana. Middletown may resurrect a proposed ban on pot shops in town.

More Than 40 Percent Of Monmouth County's Votes Still Not Counted

What's the reason for the delay? Mail-in ballots cast on Election Day, paper votes at the polls and machine votes have not yet been counted.

Middletown Committee, BOE Race Can't Be Called; Votes Outstanding

Republicans still lead for Twp. Committee and 1,2,3 lead for BOE. However, forty percent of Monmouth County votes have not yet been counted.

Republicans Lead In Middletown Committee Race: Unofficial Results

Pat Snell and Ryan Clarke are in the lead, and a majority of voters so far approved Middletown's open space tax increase.

3 Lead In Middletown BOE Race, Many Votes Still Outstanding

As of midnight, the 1,2,3 slate of Jackie Tobacco, Frank Capone and Harmony Heffernan were leading in the Middletown Board of Ed. race.

Chris Smith Wins NJ 4 Congress Race, AP Says

In unofficial results, the AP reports that Congressman Chris Smith won re-election for New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District.

Smith Vs. Schmid Election Results: NJ 4th Congressional District

Democrat Stephanie Schmid is seeking to unseat Republican Chris Smith from the NJ 4 Congress seat.

Middletown Township Committee Election Results

Results for Marguerite Stocker/Brian Penschow vs. Pat Snell/Ryan Clarke, as well as Middletown's open space tax increase, are expected.

Middletown Board Of Education Race Results For 2020

With 10 candidates running for three seats, the BOE battle was expected to be closer and more heated than the Township Committee Race.

Smith Vs. Schmid Election Results: NJ 4th Congressional District

Democrat Stephanie Schmid is seeking to unseat Republican Chris Smith from the NJ 4 Congress seat.

How Is Voting Going In Middletown? Tell Us

If you're heading out to the polls to vote in person - or already voted - we want to hear from you.

Voting In Middletown: Everything You Need To Know

Election Day 2020 is here! You cannot machine vote at the polls on Nov. 3 unless you have a documented disability. And track your ballot:

Election Day In Middletown: When, Where To Vote

Election Day 2020 has arrived. You have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to cast your vote; mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3.

Extended Hours At Monmouth County Board Of Elections

Extended hours at Monmouth County Board of Elections, for help: Tue., Nov. 3, Election Day from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Middletown Businesses: Apply By Nov. 9 For COVID Relief Money

Did you know? Middletown has $400,000 in CARES money to give to local businesses (under 40 employees). Get your application in by Nov. 9.

Four-Year Gap In Middletown Republicans' Campaign Finance Reports

From 2016 to 2020, the state did not have public records of campaign finance reports from the Middletown Republican Organization.

Middletown Republicans Fail To File Campaign Finance Reports

Middletown Township Republican Organization has failed to file financial reports with NJ ELEC for the past 16 quarters, 4 years' worth

Rep. Chris Smith On Why He Seeks Re-Election To Congress In NJ 4

Republican Chris Smith talks about why he seeks your vote to re-elect him as NJ's Fourth District Congress representative.

Stephanie Schmid Challenges Chris Smith For NJ 4 Congress Race

Democrat Stephanie Schmid is trying to unseat NJ 4's longtime Republican Congressman Chris Smith. Here's where they stand on the issues.

Middletown Township Committee Race: A Voting Guide On The Issues

Democrats Marguerite Stocker and Brian Penschow try to break the decade of one-party Republican rule on the Middletown Twp. Committee.

Middletown Voter Guide 2020: What You Need To Know

Patch can help you navigate the challenges of voting during the coronavirus outbreak.

NJ Gov. Murphy To Self-Quarantine After Possible COVID Exposure

Gov. Murphy learned midway through his Wednesday COVID press conference that he had been in proximity to someone with the virus.

Watch Rep. Chris Smith Debate Stephanie Schmid Monday

The virtual debate will be held at noon Monday, Oct. 19 and can be watched live on the Asbury Park Press Facebook page.

Stephanie Schmid On Why She's Running For Congress In NJ 4

It's hardly just Trump vs. Biden. It's also Democrat Stephanie Schmid vs. Republican Chris Smith in the battle for NJ's 4th Congress seat.

Monmouth County Clerk Answers ALL Your Questions On How To Vote

Any voter who does not receive a mail-in ballot by October 13, or who misplaces or damages the ballot, can call 732-431-7790.

Ethics Complaint Filed Against 3 Middletown Board Of Ed. Members

The complaint was filed by Laurie Tietjen and it pertains to their involvement in the Black Lives Matter march at Middletown North in June.

Monmouth County Republican Party Sues NJ Over Mail-In Voting

The lawsuit comes after Trump's re-election team similarly sued Murphy, arguing that making New Jersey vote by mail is unconstitutional.

Stocker and Penschow Vie for Middletown Township Committee

Democrats Marguerite Stocker and Brian W. Penschow seek election to the Middletown Township Committee on November 3rd.

County Installs 2 Ballot Drop Boxes In Middletown

The county is putting in two ballot drop boxes in Middletown. Drop your paper ballot there before 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Middletown BOE President Pam Rogers Responds To Attack Video

This fall's Middletown BOE race is extremely competitive, and president Pam Rogers responded to an attack ad of her that surfaced Saturday.

Pro-Trump Rallies Again Coming To Middletown's Bodman Park

There will be a rally Saturday in Bodman Park and then another Sept. 27. The rallies are against COVID lockdowns and in support of Trump.