LWV Hosts Virtual Congressional District 6 Republican Forum May 26

League of Women Voters of Monmouth County to Host Congressional District 6 Republican Forum on Thursday, May 26

Middletown's 2 Congressmen Have Vastly Different Views On Abortion

Smith (R) and Pallone (D) had wildly different reactions to the leaking that the U.S. Supreme Court is now poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Petition to Raise a Rainbow Flag at Middletown Township Building

Middletown South Junior Speaks at April 4th Meeting

Bon Jovi Donates Half A Million To Murphy's Feed Ukraine Fund

The Murphys' Middletown neighbors, rocker Jon Bon Jovi​ and his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi,​ made the initial $500,000 pledge Tuesday.

Who's Running For Middletown Township Committee This Year

Republicans Kevin Settembrino and Rick Hibell will seek re-election, challenged by Democrats Rocky Rios and James Grenafege.

Winds of Change Capturing the Power of NJ’s Offshore Wind Energy

A forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County

NJ's Offshore Wind Farms Grow To 9; Firms Bid $4B To Operate

President Biden and Gov. Murphy are marching forward in their quest to build thousands of acres of wind farms off the New Jersey coast.

2 Seats Up For Election On Middletown Township Committee

The seats currently held by Rick Hibell and Kevin Settembrino are up for election this year. So far, nobody has filed to run.

Murphy Delays Booster Deadline For Hospital Staff, Prison Guards

Gov. Murphy announced he is pushing back his deadline for when healthcare workers, nursing home staff and prison guards get a booster shot.

Rep. Smith: Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal 'Likely Enabled Putin'

On Saturday, Congressman Chris Smith held a rally outside his Freehold office with 100 Ukrainian-Americans.

Middletown Says It Objects To Holmdel Memory Care Facility

Middletown says it formally objects to a proposed memory care center for people with Alzheimer's/dementia next door in Holmdel.

Monmouth Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Would Limit Gov.'s Power

The bill would even give the state Legislature the power to terminate a state of emergency declared by the governor.

No Masks On Kids Without Parental Consent, NJ Senator Argues

Because the FDA classifies masks as medical devices​, this South Jersey lawmaker says no minor should wear them without parental consent.

State Says Monmouth Failed To Notify Public Of Salary Increases

The state says the Monmouth Co. Commissioners improperly raised their own salaries, and the sheriff's salary, without notifying the public.

NJ 6 Midterm Watch: Kiley Comes Out Swinging Against Pallone

The former Hazlet mayor takes on Congressman Frank Pallone in the midterms; she criticizes him for inflation, illegal immigration & more:

Rep. Chris Smith Votes Against Freedom To Vote Act

Congressman Smith, who represents many Monmouth County towns in Congress, said he supports voter ID.

Middletown-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Monmouth County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Feds Want To Bring Wind Farms To 480,000 More Acres Off NJ

Gov. Murphy announced the federal government will hold a wind auction next month for more than 480,000 acres in the New York Bight.

NJ School Mask Mandate In Jeopardy As Deadline Looms

The legislative branch refused to extend Gov. Phil Murphy's emergency powers, with a masking rule set to expire at midnight.

Top 10 Middletown Stories Of 2021

These are stories chosen because they generated the most page views, created "spirited" public debate or directly affected YOUR life:

Middletown Township: NJ Poison Center Advisory: Hidden Hazards Of Holiday Season

For Immediate Release

Middletown Township: 2022 Dog License Renewals Beginning January 1, 2022

See the latest announcement from the Middletown Township.

Middletown Feuds With Health Agency Over COVID Quarantine

Middletown's mayor is publicly feuding with the county regional health commission over last week's decision​ to make quarantine optional.

NJ Schools May Shorten COVID Quarantines Amid New State Guidance

On Thursday, the state Dept. of Health shortened its recommended COVID quarantine, reducing it from 14 days down to 10, or 7 with a test.

Monmouth County Lawmaker Writes Op-Ed Against Vaccine Passports

Monmouth County state Senator Declan O'Scanlon (R-NJ 13) wrote an op-ed saying vaccine passports are based on "irrational fear."

Middletown-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Data

The Monmouth County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Middletown-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Monmouth County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Monmouth County Officials Call For Mail-In Voting Protocol Change

Republican state Sen. Declan O'Scanlon said mail-in votes should be counted before Election Day, and not be accepted after.

Will He Concede? Ciattarelli To Give Update On NJ Governor Race

New Jersey Republican nominee for Governor Jack Ciattarelli announced he will give a public update on his campaign at 1 p.m. Friday.

Recount On The Table In NJ Gov Race, Ciattarelli Yet To Concede

Ciattarelli's top legal counsel left the threat of a recount on the table, saying if the final vote margin is narrow enough, they may ask.

'Race Is Far From Over,’ Ciattarelli Does Not Concede Gov. Race

The Republican NJ gov candidate has not yet given up the fight in the razor-thin race and is still soliciting donations from supporters.

Democrats Again Fail To Win Seats On Middletown Twp. Committee

Again this November, Democrats failed to make inroads on the Twp. Committee, dominated by single-party Republican rule for a decade now:

At 97, Nation's Oldest Mayor Re-Elected In Tinton Falls

The mayor of Tinton Falls, Vito Perillo, was re-elected to his second term Tuesday at the ripe old age of 97.

NJ Gov Race: Legal Action 'Not Off The Table' For Ciattarelli

The NJ Republican Party says the Secretary of State doesn’t know how many outstanding ballots are left to be counted.

Sen. O'Scanlon, Republicans Are Projected Winners In NJ 13 Race

The AP has projected the Republican incumbents as the winners in the NJ 13 Monmouth County Statehouse race.

Perry/Kratz Lead Middletown Twp. Committee Race, Plus BOE Results

Republicans Tony Perry and his running mate Kimberly Kratz are strongly leading the Middletown Township Committee race.

Ciattarelli Meets Friendly Crowd In Middletown Campaign Stop

A crowd of about 300 turned out for Republican governor candidate Jack Ciattarelli when he came through Port Monmouth Monday evening.

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

There are elections for school board, Township Committee and the Statehouse this fall in Middletown, plus the NJ governor's race:

Murphy, Ciattarelli Respond To Video Alleging Vaccine Mandates

A video from a right-wing activist appears to show a Gov. Murphy staffer saying the governor will implement vaccine mandates after Nov. 2.

Middletown Township Government Hit By Ransomware

The Middletown Township government servers were recently the victim of a criminal cyber attack, said town administrator Anthony Mercantante.