Dianne DeOliveira
New Year’s on a weekend — NJ cops worried about more drunk driving
With the upcoming New Year's holiday falling on a weekend this year, there's greater concern that accidents from impaired driving could increase in New Jersey.
Crews battling structure fire in Manchester
Motorists should avoid using Beckerville Road and Horicon Avenue in Manchester while crews battle a structure fire, according to an alert from the Township's Office of Emergency Management.
The electronic alert was sent around 9:30 a...
NJ parents — make your kids do chores, if you don’t want to raise a narcissist
And don't give an allowance for everyday chores, a therapist urges — that's for going above and beyond.
Expect alternating closures on Beaverson Boulevard in Brick
Brick Township police are advising motorists that Beaverson Boulevard will have alternating lane closures for the next few hours while repairs are made to a utility pole that was knocked down Monday night. They say to expect delays.
A car struck the pole, prompting police to issue an initial advisory shortly after 11 p...
How to make a 2017 resolution you won’t give up on before February
Psychologists in New Jersey say there are ways to successfully fulfill promises made for 2017.
NJ town uses Facebook Live to engage residents in local government
The live Facebook meetings are broadcast on the Brick Township page on the social media site and can be viewed there any time after airing.
Howell firefighter charged with official misconduct
A nine-count indictment against 54-year-old William Donahue of Howell charges the volunteer firefighter with official misconduct, tampering with public records and falsifying records, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
Donahue, a member of the Howell Board of Fire Commissioners and volunteer with the Township's Freewood Acres Fire Company, is accused of falsely crediting his bro
Armed suspect in Eatontown Pharmacy robbery remains at large
An armed robber is still at large following Tuesday night's holdup at Alltown Pharmacy on Wyckoff Road in Eatontown, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, which released details about the incident Wednesday afternoon.
The suspect demanded prescription narcotics, then fled on foot when police arrived at the scene, according to a press release...
Hit-and-run in Plumsted, police need your help
Plumsted police are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night on Hopkins Road near Amies Way.
Authorities say it happened around 7:45 p.m., with a dark colored vehicle, possibly and Sport Utility Vehicle, hitting a utility pole...
SBA lending to women-owned businesses in NJ jumps during fiscal 2016
Loan approvals to New Jersey women business owners increased by 26 percent this year.