Karen Wall

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

MANCHESTER, NJ — A Manchester Township man died Thursday in a head-on crash on Route 539 after suffering a medical episode, Manchester police said Friday. Danny R. Coleman, 77, of the Whiting section of Manchester, suffered the emergency before the crash and succumbed to his injuries, Manchester Capt. Albert Vega said. Jose Rodriguez-Morales, 55, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment.

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

MARLBORO, NJ — Road closures remain in place throughout Marlboro on Friday in the wake of powerful thunderstorms that rolled through Monmouth County on Thursday night. Nearly 6,600 homes and businesses were without power on Friday in Marlboro, and Route 79 was closed to traffic because traffic signals at multiple intersections were not operating, police said. The closure of Route 79 left Marlboro High School inaccessible, forcing the Freehold Regional School District to close the school Friday.

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man accused of stabbing another man during a fight in Ortley Beach stalked his ex-girlfriend for weeks before the stabbing, sending dozens of threatening text messages, court documents show. Patrick A. Robertelli, 57, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, harassment, and stalking, in the June 5 attack at a home in the Ortley Beach section of Toms River, Prosecutor Bradley D.

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

BRICK, NJ — If you're a bargain hunter or just someone who enjoys finding special treasures in others' discards, garage sales abound in Brick Township this weekend. Thinking about having a garage sale? Permits are $5 and can be obtained from the township clerk's office at the municipal building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road. Here's a list of the addresses that requested garage sale permits from the township, with days and times they will have their items out for purchase.

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

BRICK, NJ — A Brick Township High School student has been honored by the Sharing Network Foundation for his efforts to promote organ donation with a scholarship to help with his college expenses. Thomas Olski, who graduated Wednesday, was awarded a scholarship from the Riley’s Path Fund to help with expenses as he attends Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where he plans to pursue a career in disability law to help others facing health and financial challenges.