Tag: Monmouth County

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, violent crimes fall into four major categories: murder, rape, assault and robbery. Although the Two River area reports low to no violent crimes, some property crimes – like burglaries, auto thefts, larceny and arson – are reportedly climbing.

Monmouth County is steeped in history and the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) wants to help unpack all of it.

COVID-19 rates are currently deemed “high” in 15 of New Jersey’s 21 counties, including Monmouth, and “medium” in the other six, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported by the New Jersey Department of Health.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. It’s the annual traffic safety enforcement campaign targeting impaired driving during the busy holiday travel season. While it has been in effect since Nov. 30, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is urging drivers to heed the warning as holiday season peaks this week.

With the ease of mail-in and early in-person voting, Monmouth County residents made their voices heard in the 2022 election. According to Christine Giordano Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk, “Monmouth County once again led the way with the highest early in person voting turnout out of all 21 counties in the State of New Jersey.”

My recent visit to Gaia Bistro in Monmouth Beach, suggested by a friend, was one such occasion. No small part of the pleasure was in meeting and talking with the chef/owner Michael Tornillo.

During a press conference at Red Tank Brewing Company in Red Bank Oct. 19, county commissioners announced the launch of a new initiative to bolster breweries, distilleries and wineries.

It’s been almost 10 years since Super Storm Sandy swept ashore in New Jersey.

After making landfall on Florida’s southwest coast, causing catastrophic damage to life and property, the record-breaking Category 4 Hurricane Ian surged up the Atlantic Coast and weakened at the Jersey Shore, lashing the Two River area with persistent rainfall for five days.

When scary things happen in life, the creator of the beloved children’s television show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” once advised, look for the helpers. There are always helpers, Fred Rogers told his listeners young and old.