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By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer At a press conference called by the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office to announce the charging of three suspects in the 2009 murder of Jonelle Melton, her husband Michael Melton addresses family, friends and reporters. During his speech, Melton called the experience a “nightmare” and urged anyone with information regarding the…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Red Bank Republican chair Sean Di Somma (left to right), Bruce Padula, attorney, Republican council candidate Michael Whelan and Rajvir S. Goomer, attorney for Democratic Councilman Michael DuPont, watch as a Board of Elections official counts ballots on Nov. 20. MICHAEL NUNES/STAFF The results of the Red Bank Borough Council…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Dan Rasmussen, of Tinton Falls, and his newly adopted son, Michael, 2, share a happy moment during the Monmouth Vicinage National Adoption Day, held at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Despite some gloomy weather, officials, parents and children alike never let the…

RED BANK – The Red Kettle Campaign has been officially launched and the Salvation Army hopes to raise $100,000 through its traditional bell ringing to support Christmas programs and services for the entire year. According to the Salvation Army, this holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest yet. Monies raised during the…

TOP PICK Six Flags Great Adventure’s new holiday extravaganza, “Holiday in the Park,®” runs weekends and select days through Jan. 3. More than a million lights, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, Santa’s Village and many popular rides will magically transform into a winter wonderland. Signature attractions include: “Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season,” a light…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — There has once again been a change in the design of Belle Haven, a nature area/park on the borough’s west side. The vision for Belle Haven, located at the foot of Locust Avenue along the Swimming River, has seen several iterations over the past years, and currently…

Sons of the American Revolution Honor Guard stand at attention at the grave of Elizabeth Eaton Slocum during a ceremony at the Historic Free Church Cemetery in West Long Branch. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELAINE EVERETT WEST LONG BRANCH — A dedication ceremony was held at the Historic Free Church Cemetery to mark the grave of…

By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Borough officials will consider a part-time borough administrator, paid parking in municipal lots, and streamlining council responsibilities as they consider restructuring the municipal government’s organizational chart. Dan Mason, of Cranford-based Jersey Professional Management, presented recommendations after a yearlong Management Study and Organizational Review of Sea Bright at…

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBOY BANK All 23 local branches of Amboy Bank kicked off the Spooktakular Food Drive on Halloween, continuing to collect food and household items for food banks in their branch areas throughout November. Each Amboy office manager has selected a food bank to collect for in their community; key partners include Elijah’s…