NY Waterway Will Return To Offering Ferry Service From Belford To Manhattan

Two years ago, the NJ Court of Appeals ordered Monmouth County to reopen the bidding for the Belford ferry service contract.

Middletown Police Officer Arrested, Accused Of Looking Up Woman On Database

He was arrested July 7 and charged with the third-degree crime of accessing data on a computer without authorization.

July 2026 Middletown Police Blotter

Released by Middletown Police:

Indoor Concert Thursday Night At Middletown Arts Center

Enjoy an evening of original music from some of New Jersey’s most talented singer-songwriters. $5 at the door.

Middletown High School South Graduate Wrote His Own Video Game, Now Playable Online

"Nobody in my generation wants AI in the creative space. Only humans know the human experience," said Ben Adams, class of 2024.

Drowning At Sandy Hook Sunday

Someone drowned off Beach C, according to the National Park Service.

Longtime Middletown Business Administrator Tony Mercantante Retires

The Township Committee unanimously appointed Timothy Cunningham to be the town's new business administrator.

Gunshots Fired In Keansburg Saturday Night

Gunshots were fired after midnight Saturday night in Keansburg:

Rabid Bat Found In Middletown

The bat was found in the Locust section.

Almost Home Founder Eyes Expansion Into Ocean County

"I love taking care of people. I love the idea of building a place that has longevity and contributes to the community around it."

School-Supply Drive For Ocean Avenue Elementary

From Aug. 10 - Aug. 24, the public is asked to drop off school supplies at any of the following IMA doctors' offices in Monmouth County:

Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach Will Get Beach Replenishment This Winter

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will do a sand replenishment project in Monmouth County this winter, at these three towns:

In a Victory for Voting Rights, Federal Court Dismisses DOJ’s Attempt to Access NJ Voter Rolls

Civil Rights Groups and New Jersey Voters Had Filed Motion to Protect Voters' Privacy

'Grown-Ups 3' Will Film In Keansburg At End Of August

There are unconfirmed reports Adam Sandler was spotted in Keansburg on Wednesday.

Middletown Woman Is Miss New Jersey USA

This Middletown South grad created a dance team for kids with autism, and has her boating license.

Middletown resident nominated for state award!

Anne Kaufman, of Middletown, received a nomination for Outstanding Stage Management of a Play from the NJ Assoc. of Community Theaters

Who's Running For Middletown School Board In 2026

Three candidates seek three seats, so it's not a competitive school board race this fall in Middletown.

House Fire In Middletown's Lincroft Section

This was the scene last Saturday, July 25:

Middletown School Board Is Interviewing Superintendent Candidates

Candidate interviews start next Tuesday:

Frank Capone, Jacqueline Tobacco Won't Seek Re-Election To Middletown School Board

Hear what Frank Capone, Jacqueline Tobacco and Caterina Skalaski have to say:

Baseline Concussion Testing is Essential for All Fall Sports

By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS

All The August Events In Monmouth County Parks

Here's what the county plans for the final month of summer:

$500K Lottery Ticket Sold In Monmouth County: See Where

Check your tickets! One NJ Lottery player got lucky and took home $500,000 in a recent drawing:

Federal Judge Finds Disenfranchisement is ‘Plausibly Likely and Imminent’ Due to Trump Executive Order

LWV is committed to fighting this unconstitutional and unlawful EO and to protecting the right to vote including to vote by mail

Flames Engulf Part Of Middletown Home

The fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the Lincroft section of Middletown, officials said.

Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Water At NJ Beach

The incident happened late last week at an unguarded beach in Sandy Hook.

No Charges For Cop Who Hit Middletown Man On E-Bike, Killing Him

A grand jury voted not to file criminal charges against the Atlantic Highlands Police officer who hit an e-bike rider in 2025, killing him.

League of Women Voters of New Jersey Response Regarding Voter Registration Error at Motor Vehicle Commission

The Sherril administration is acting responsibly to correct the mistake and ensure that it does not happen again

Beauty Influencer Charged With Shoplifting From Middletown ShopRite

An Instagram beauty influencer was charged with shoplifting from the Middletown ShopRite. This is not her first shoplifting arrest.

Over 20 People Applied To Be The New Middletown School Superintendent

What's the latest with the search for a full-time superintendent for Middletown schools?

Middletown School District Developing A Long-Range Facilities Plan

The Middletown school district is still considering what to do with its aging school buildings.

Highlands, South Amboy Beaches Under State Advisory For High Fecal Bacteria Levels

Beaches in South Amboy and Highlands were placed under an advisory after high levels of human fecal bacteria were found in the water:

August Adult Programs At Middletown Public Library

What's planned:

Man Fatally Shot In Keansburg Monday Night

A man was shot and killed in Keansburg Monday night:

LWV Strongly Denounces President Trump’s False Claims About Election Security in National Address

The speech deliberately sowed suspicion among neighbors and communities, weakening the trust that make democratic life possible.

July 21 Middletown School Board Meeting Will Start At 5:30 P.M.

That's for executive session. The workshop/voting meeting will open to the public at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Woman, Man Rescued From Raritan Bay After Jet Ski Stopped Working

The couple was a mile off Ideal Beach in Middletown when their Jet Ski stopped working. The woman was knocked off and carried away.

League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump's Removal of Election Assistance Commission Commissioners

"Removing the commissioners of the EAC is a direct attack on the independence of our nation's election infrastructure."

New Tenant Revealed For Former Big Lots Store In Middletown

Iron Fitness started with their first location on Rt. 9 in Howell, and their Middletown location will be their second.

Support Local Teen Paula Moudatsos for the Miss New Jersey Teen USA People’s Choice Award!

Voting ends July 25! Help our local teen achieve her dream—every vote brings Paula one step closer to becoming a Miss New Jersey Teen USA!