Plaque Honors Man Who Died At Middletown Sewage Treatment Plant

Co-workers say that before John Molnar died there, they repeatedly told TOMSA management about unsafe working conditions at the plant.

Starting June 24, Sandy Hook Will Only Accept Credit Cards

The National Park Service announced Friday that Sandy Hook will start going cashless this summer for its $20 daily entrance fees:

2 Meetings In Middletown Next Tuesday On Raritan Bay Flood Project

This will be a presentation from the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers on their proposed project to prevent future flooding:

Middletown Sewage Treatment Plant Fined $168K After Employee's Death

One year after an employee died inside a manhole, the state of NJ fined the facility for "serious, willful and repeated" safety violations:

7th Dolphin Washed Ashore Wednesday In Middletown Area

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center just released what they know so far of what's causing the increased whale/dolphin deaths.

It Was A Mother Dolphin And Her Baby That Died In Middletown Last Week

In a tragic update to last week's dolphin stranding — now the seventh in New Jersey — it was a mother and baby that died in Leonardo:

Dead Dolphin Washes Ashore In Middletown; 6th In Past Month

Middletown put out an alert, so children would not see it. This is the sixth dead dolphin to wash ashore on New Jersey beaches:

Opinion: How Middletown, New Jersey Keeps its Neighborhoods White

Middletown township favors exclusionary zoning, allowing new high-income single-family developments to preserve the town's race demographic

Middletown Township Committee Calls To Halt Wind Turbine Construction

The Board of Public Utilities approved a third offshore wind solicitation Monday, allowing a new set of firms to bid to build more turbines:

Middletown Mayor Talks Bail Reform On "Fox & Friends"

Middletown Mayor Tony Perry appeared on "Fox & Friends" this past Monday morning, discussing car thefts and bail reform:

Tony Perry Expected To Be Named Middletown Mayor For 5th Term

This Sunday, Tony Perry is expected to be named to his fifth term as the mayor of Middletown. Rick Hibell will again be named deputy mayor.

Up To 1,500 Without Power In Middletown/Holmdel Area

As of 2 p.m. Friday, up to 1,500 are without power on the Holmdel/Middletown border, according to Jersey Central Power & Light.

Middletown Residents Scared, On Edge After 3 Home Invasions: Lawmaker

"People are absolutely scared," said one lawmaker. "Everywhere I go, the bagel shop, the supermarket - Did you hear about the latest crime?"

26,000 Without Electric Power In Monmouth County, JCP&L Reports

The worst-hit towns Monday morning are Eatontown, Tinton Falls, Middletown and Manasquan, according to JCP&L.

Sue Kiley Called Rep. Pallone To Congratulate Him On Congress Win

Republican challenger Sue Kiley lost to Congressman Frank Pallone, and she called him Tuesday night to congratulate him on his victory.

Middletown 'Families First' Trio Wins School Board: Unofficial Results

The Middletown Township Committee incumbents win, according to unofficial results.

Middletown Woman Promoted To Rank Of Captain In NJ Parole Board

Parole officers are sworn law enforcement officers who supervise 15,000 offenders statewide.​ This local woman earned the rank of captain.

2022 Elections In Middletown: Everything You Need To Know

Here's where you can vote in person Tuesday (polls close at 8 p.m.), drop your mail-in ballot and who's running:

Early Voting Starts Saturday. Here Are 10 Locations In Monmouth Co.

Here's where you can now vote early in the 2022 midterms in Monmouth County:

Former Sandy Hook Park Ranger Describes 'Soul-Crushing' Sandy Damage

A seasonal Sandy Hook park ranger entered the national park the morning right after the storm, and he will never forget what he saw:

Rick Hibell On Why He's Running For Middletown Township Committee

Hibell talks about his work as a former volunteer Middletown fire chief and small business owner, and why he's running for re-election:

Meet The 2 Democrats Running For Middletown Township Committee

The two Democrats say the current all-Republican Middletown Township Committee ignores the town's LGBTQ community:

Register To Vote Next Wednesday At Middletown Library

If you recently moved to Middletown, are not registered or aren't sure, stop by the library and get registered Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.:

LWV Holds Voter Ed and Registration Program at Middletown Library

LWV Holds Voter Education and Registration Program at Middletown Library, Oct 12 Voting Simulation with Actual Voting Machinery Available

President Biden Will Attend Fundraiser At Murphy's Middletown Home

President Joe Biden will be in New Jersey Thursday, where he will appear at a private fundraiser hosted by Gov. Phil Murphy at his home.

After Republican Candidates Fail To RSVP, Middletown Forum Canceled

A candidates' night scheduled for Oct. 19 in Middletown has been canceled because the two Republican candidates are not participating:

Safety Violations At Middletown Sewerage Authority Addressed By Mayor

Amidst union calls for TOMSA chair to resign, the mayor said he is waiting for the state to finish investigating how a worker died there:

'Serious' Safety Violations Found At Middletown Sewerage Authority: NJ

Middletown Sewerage Authority employees want top management to resign, as a worker died there in May and the state found safety issues:

LWV Hosts Congressional District 4 Candidates Forum, Sept. 15

League of Women Voters of Monmouth County To Host Congressional District 4 Candidates Virtual Forum, September 15

Who's Running For Middletown BOE, Township Committee This Fall

The Middletown Board of Education election and Township Committee election will be held the same day as the midterms, Tuesday, Nov. 8.

1,233 Middletown Homes, 2 Schools Lose Power Due To Downed Wire

Both Bayshore Middle School and Leonardo Elementary School have been without power for the past hour:

Old Middletown Town Hall Will Be Demolished Sometime This Fall

A tour of the new Township building will be given in November, but Middletown's police, court and other offices are already operating there:

Congressman Smith: Why I Voted Against The Inflation Reduction Act

Smith and NJ's other Republican Congressman, Jeff Van Drew in South Jersey, were the only two NJ Congress reps to vote against the bill:

Monmouth County Invites 9/11 Families To Participate In Memorial

Do you live in Monmouth County and have a loved one or family member who died in 9/11?​ Please contact the county here:

Staffing Issues Delay Bulk Trash Collection In Middletown's North Zone

Solterra, Middletown's contracted garbage collector, is having staffing issues, the township said. North Zone bulk collection is delayed.

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Supreme Court Strips Americans of Constitutional Right to Abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision

Monmouth Co. Spent 3X On Fuel This Year Compared To All Of 2020

"We are starting to see the startling effects that fuel prices are having on county operations," said the head county commissioner.

Sue Kiley Wins NJ 6 Republican Primary; Will Challenge Pallone

Hazlet's own Sue Kiley is the Republican primary winner who will challenge Congressman Frank Pallone in the midterms this November.

Primary Day In Middletown: Who's Running, Where To Vote

There are three important races Middletown voters will be asked to vote in Tuesday:

Reporter Apologizes For Mobster Joke About Middletown BOE Prez

One of New Jersey's leading political reporters has apologized for making a joke referencing the Mafia regarding Middletown's BOE president.