Rosetta Key is a News Anchor and Reporter for Townsquare Media's Ocean/Monmouth County Bureau. She's covered news in New Jersey for over 15 years and is the winner of the 2007 and 2008 New Jersey Associated Press Broadcaster's Association Award for Best News Series.
Rosetta Key
Howell Teen Remains MIA but There’s a New Development
Two weeks and a Howell Township teen remains missing. But police said sightings of 16-year-old Kimberly Pedre are being reported in the Browns Mills area.
Kimberly's step mom, Cindy Pedre, and her birth mother, Lisa Dohan, have both expressed deepening concern over her lengthening time away from home to WOBM News...
Homelessness Remains a Persistent Problem For the Shore Area
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As one year of free rent comes to a conclusion, Lakewood's former Tent City residents face the prospect of homelessness again. On WOBM-AM's Townsquare Tonight, homeless advocate Minister Steve Brigham, who list his own address as a vehicle in the parking lot of a big box store, explains why these people can't seem to get it together...
Legal Challeges Threaten Beach Replenishment Work This Spring
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed beach replenishment project on the Northern Barrier Peninsula ( aka.. Barnegat Peninsula) is once again thrown into limbo following this week's ruling about Long Beach Island property. The ruling compels towns to go through an eminent domain process and not use the Disaster Control Act to acquire land...
Details About Upcoming Mathis Bridge Overhaul
Before construction work begins this Spring, State Transportation (NJDOT) officials answer questions and listen to concerns about proposed upgrades to the Mathis Bridge in Toms River. During an information session at the township's municipal building Tuesday night, engineers explained the proposed deck replacement, mechanical/electrical upgrades and safety improvement work planned for the east-bou
Boating Safety is Encouraged During the Winter Months
Even during the frigid winter months, you'll see a few boaters venture out on the ocean, rivers and lakes all over the U.S. National Safe Boating Council Executive Director Rachel Johnson believes mariners are going out for any number of reasons...
Search Continues for Missing Howell Township Teen
The Howell Township mom of a runaway teenager puts out an urgent plea for the public's help. 16-year-old Kimberly Pedre left her home near the Taunton School last Wednesday and hasn't been seen from since. Township police confirm that they're searching for Kimberly but wouldn't elaborate further on the case...
Missing Terrier Reunited with Her Owner in Manchester After Two Years
After missing for two years, a black and tan mixed terrier named Annie has been reunited with her owner in Manchester. Police said Animal Control Officer Margaret Dellapietro was able to capture the tiny dog, who snuck away from her Crestwood Village 6 home of June Nicolaus, three months after she was adopted from the Popcorn Park Zoo...
Missing Elderly Asbury Park Woman is Found
A Missing elderly Asbury Park woman that triggered a major search is located in Lakewood Township. According to the Asbury Park Sun, 79-year-old Annie Cody, who was missing since February 2nd and described as at risk, was found by the Lakewood Police Department in good condition...
Houses of Worship to Take on World Hunger in Brick
The community is invited to participate in a true display of faith and unity in action on March 1st in Brick Township.
The Brick Clergy Association is meeting up at the Brick Presbyterian Church on Drum Point Road, to pack 10,000 meals that will be going to schools and orphanages overseas...
A Toms River Financial Adviser and His Father Indicted on Theft Charges
A Toms River investment adviser and his father face decades in prison if convicted of stealing nearly $200-thousand dollars from an elderly widow. 54-year-old Andrew M. Lesnak and his 84-year-old dad Andrew G. Lesnak from Hampton Bays New York, were indicted on multiple theft, conspiracy and financial facilitation counts, according to the Acting Attorney General John Hoffman and the office of the