Marlboro

Monmouth County recognized seven new businesses through its Open for Business initiative, highlighting recent openings in Marlboro, Bradley Beach, Hazlet, Asbury Park and Keyport.

FirstEnergy is replacing 1970s-era equipment and upgrading 10 miles of lines across northern Monmouth County, aiming to cut outages and improve reliability for 25,000 customers by spring.

Christopher Johnson admitted to possessing cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl with intent to distribute. He faces a 10-year prison sentence after a coordinated narcotics investigation in Marlboro.