Netflix Aims To Build Production Studios At Former Monmouth County Military Base: Report Netflix Aims To Build Production Studios At Former Monmouth County Military Base: Report
Netflix Aims To Build Production Studios At Former Monmouth County Military Base: Report Netflix wants to build a huge production facility at the former Fort Monmouth Army base, NJ Advance Media reports. The entertainment company is the top bidder to buy nearly 300 acres in Eatontown being rebuilt by the Fort Monmouth Revitalization Authority, the outlet said. There is “still work to be done” on the deal with state and local leaders, the outlet said citing a Wednesday, Oct. 12 statement from the company. The base closed in 2011 after almost a century of military use. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media.
NJ Residents Can Adopt Puppy Envigo Beagles Saved From Horrific Breeding Facility NJ Residents Can Adopt Puppy Envigo Beagles Saved From Horrific Breeding Facility
NJ Residents Can Adopt Puppy Envigo Beagles Saved From Horrific Breeding Facility The Envigo beagles are on to the next chapter of their lives: The good part. Five male puppies — among the 4,000 dogs rescued from a mass breading facility in Virginia — have been brought to the Monmouth County SPCA for adoption. The beagles were bred to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation and kept in horrific conditions. The transfer will take place in stages over the next 60 days, and the dogs will be up for adoption via MCSPCA & other shelters & rescues. The puppies were undergoing medical and behavioral assessment at the MCSPCA. Due to the overwhelming interest i…
Victim Hospitalized After Hitting High Tension Line On Jersey Shore: Report Victim Hospitalized After Hitting High Tension Line On Jersey Shore: Report
Victim Hospitalized After Hitting High Tension Line On Jersey Shore: Report One person was injured after hitting a high-tension line on Saturday, Aug. 20 in Monmouth County, NJ Advance Media reports. The individual was hospitalized after the incident at a home on the 200 block of Clinton Avenue in Eatontown, the outlet said. JCP&L cut the power grid. The victim's condition was not known. Click here for more from NJ Advance Media.
Woman, 91, Critically Hurt In Fire Has Died: Prosecutor Woman, 91, Critically Hurt In Fire Has Died: Prosecutor
Woman, 91, Critically Hurt In Fire Has Died: Prosecutor A 91-year-old woman critically hurt in an apartment house fire has died, authorities said. Ethel John was one of five people injured in the fire, which broke out at about 10 a.m. on July 11 at Country Club Apartments in Eatontown, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said. John’s dog also was fatally injured in the fire.  Patch.com said the dog died. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 
Burn Victim Airlifted From Jersey Shore Fire (DEVELOPING) Burn Victim Airlifted From Jersey Shore Fire (DEVELOPING)
Burn Victim Airlifted From Jersey Shore Fire (Developing) A burn victim was airlifted from a fire on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire was reported before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11 on Country Club Road in Eatontown, initial reports said. The second floor of the structure was on fire, and there was an unconfirmed report of "jumpers." A medical helicopter was requested, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Indicted For Bank Robbery Spree: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Indicted For Bank Robbery Spree: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Indicted For Bank Robbery Spree: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man from Colts Neck has been indicted in connection with a string of bank robberies on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Conor Kavanagh was indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury for three counts of armed robbery, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2021, a person later identified as Kavanagh approached a teller window at the PNC Bank inside the Stop & Shop supermarket on Route 36 in Keyport, passed a note indicating he was in possession of a weapon, and made off with an unspecified q…
Beloved Jersey Shore Mom Of 6 Dies After ‘Long And Hard’ COVID Battle, 35 Beloved Jersey Shore Mom Of 6 Dies After ‘Long And Hard’ COVID Battle, 35
Beloved Jersey Shore Mom Of 6 Dies After ‘Long And Hard’ COVID Battle, 35 Beloved Jersey Shore mother of six Catherine ‘Ren’ Olivia Freeman died on Saturday, Feb. 12 after a “long and hard” COVID-19 battle. She was 35. Freeman grew up in Brick Township, went to Brookdale Community College, and later moved to Tinton Falls, where she lived at the time of her death, according to her social media page. Freeman was remembered as an incredible and creative soul who loved deeply and touched many lives. “She is and will forever be a poet, wife, mother, sister, daughter, niece, friend, rebel, artist, singer, teacher, leader, activist, joker, miracle,” reads her obituary.…
Jersey Shore Woman, 30, Indicted In Fatal Head-On Crash: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Woman, 30, Indicted In Fatal Head-On Crash: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Woman, 30, Indicted In Fatal Head-On Crash: Prosecutor A 30-year-old woman from Monmouth County has been indicted for causing the death of another woman while driving under the influence, authorities said. Ashley Watkins, of  Eatontown, was indicted for vehicular homicide, strict liability vehicular homicide and assault by auto, they said.  The fatal crash occurred on May 9, 2021, in Brick Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  Killed in the crash was Nancy Penrod, 78, of Brick, Billhimer said. Officers determined that a 2011 Toyota Camry operated by Watkins was traveling southwest …
Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting: Prosecutor Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting: Prosecutor
Pair Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting: Prosecutor Two people involved in a road-rage incident that culminated with a nonfatal shooting have been arrested, authorities said. Keyshawn J. Palmer, 29, of Freehold Township and Chyna R. Edwards, 22, of Tinton Falls are both charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit attempted murder, and two related second-degree weapons offenses, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. Palmer is additionally charged with fourth-degree certain persons not to possess a firearm, while Edwards is additionally charged with seco…
Heroin, Painkillers Seized In Jersey Shore Busts Heroin, Painkillers Seized In Jersey Shore Busts
Heroin, Painkillers Seized In Jersey Shore Busts Brick police made several arrests involving drug possession and sales, authorities said. On Friday, Feb. 11, Brick Street Crimes Unit (SCU) detectives observed suspicious activity in the area of 35 Beaverson Boulevard. Two motor vehicle stops were conducted relating to the activity observed. The first vehicle was occupied by Vincent Infante, 30, of Seaside Heights. Infante was charged with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and wandering in a public place to obtain a controlled dangerous substance, police said. Infante was processed and released on a summons.  …
NOR'EASTER: New Jersey Towns With The Least & Most Snow NOR'EASTER: New Jersey Towns With The Least & Most Snow
NOR'Easter: New Jersey Towns With The Least & Most Snow New Jerseyans on Saturday afternoon began digging out of the second snowstorm this month. Some had a only few inches to shovel away -- others, feet. Here's a look at snow totals (in inches) from across the state, according to the National Weather Service. Wayne: 3.3 Asbury: 3.5 Verona/Montclair: 4 Hewitt: 5.1 Chatham: 6.3 Bergenfield: 6.9 Wood-Ridge: 7.2 North Brunswick: 8.3 Elizabeth: 8.5 Evesham: 10 inches Hammonton: 10 inches Cape May Harbor: 13 Holmdel: 14 Jackson: 14.1 Eatontown: 14.2 Avalon: 15 inches Little Egg Harbor: 18 inches Linwood: 19 inches Bayville: 21 Expect cold and blus…
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway 65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway At least 65 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes on a major ice-covered road in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crashes were blamed on black ice which often forms at dawn and dusk, according to the Monmouth County sheriff. The first chain-reaction crash occurred at 6:27 a.m. Wednesday on Route 36 westbound at the Route 18 ramp, according to Eatontown police. Police officers found approximately 15 vehicles involved in that crash. Multiple people were sent to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, police said. Approximately 10 minutes after the first crash, a second m…