Howell joins other NJ towns opting for armed officers in schoolsHowell joins other NJ towns opting for armed officers in schoolsIt means that Monmouth County's two largest municipalities by area, Howell and Middletown, will have armed personnel in their schools when the 2022-23 academic year begins.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Woman held against her will at Middletown, NJ hotel, cops sayWoman held against her will at Middletown, NJ hotel, cops sayThe woman from The Bronx told police that the 29-year-old old man threatened her and had a knife.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
More NJ towns adding armed security inside school buildingsMore NJ towns adding armed security inside school buildingsIn the aftermath of the Texas school massacre, more NJ schools are opting for armed guardsEric ScottEric Scott
After shooting, NJ district changes stance on hiring armed guardsAfter shooting, NJ district changes stance on hiring armed guardsMiddletown school board President Frank Capone said Gov. Murphy and the NJEA should reimburse districts for the costs of armed officers.Rick RickmanRick Rickman
Middletown pet shop puppy found, arrest made, but few detailsMiddletown pet shop puppy found, arrest made, but few detailsLittle is known about the resolution to Thursday afternoon's theft of the puppy, for whose return a $2,000 reward had been issued.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Middletown police investigate heist of cockapoo from pet shopMiddletown police investigate heist of cockapoo from pet shopA male suspect was seen running with the dog to a small, black SUV, possibly a Nissan Rogue, with New Jersey license plates partially reading "X58."Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Middletown, NJ receives clone of tree that survived 9/11 attacksMiddletown, NJ receives clone of tree that survived 9/11 attacksMiddletown Township is the first municipality outside of New York City to receive a clone of the tree that endured the attacks in 2001.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Meet the hospice and special-needs pigs of this NJ sanctuaryMeet the hospice and special-needs pigs of this NJ sanctuaryOscar's Piggy Oasis in Middletown is dedicated to preserving the quality of life for special needs and hospice animals as best as possible. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
After being saved once, NJ Catholic school to closeAfter being saved once, NJ Catholic school to closeDeclining enrollments and a growing deficit are among the reasons the school said it is closing at the end of the current academic years.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Will Navesink River Rd in Middletown, NJ, ever reopen?Will Navesink River Rd in Middletown, NJ, ever reopen?After unexpected setbacks, will the McClee's Bridge replacement be completed by the summer of 2022? Here's what we know.Mike BrantMike Brant