🏖️ Monmouth County History: On Oct. 31, 1693, Freehold Township was established as one of Monmouth County’s three original townships. Its fellow original townships were Middletown and Shrewsbury.

365> A roundup from our Sports Desk of Shore Conference victories this past week, as well as other championship-level sports achievements by Monmouth County schools. (See Full Article)

365> Dorothea Bongiovi will receive Monmouth Arts’ Outstanding Community Service Award at its Oct. 29 gala at Asbury Lanes. The JBJ Soul Kitchen cofounder and program director is being recognized for her work addressing food insecurity through the pay-it-forward community restaurant, which began in 2011. (More)

365> Belford: County officials have given NY Waterway 30 days beginning Nov. 1 to meet its contractual obligations or face termination of its ferry-service agreement. The warning follows complaints about delays and a petition signed by 500 commuters. (More)

365> Raising Cane's tops the drive-thru rankings for food quality for the second consecutive year, earning a 99% score. The study evaluated 13 major fast-food chains through 2,145 mystery-shop visits nationwide, measuring food quality, order accuracy, speed, and customer satisfaction. Chick-fil-A followed closely with a 98% food-quality score. (More)

365> Statewide: State insurance regulators announced that an examination of GEICO and its affiliates prompted the return of more than $10.5 million in overcharged premiums. The review identified improper practices affecting more than 15,000 policyholders. (More)

365> Wharf House has opened in Red Bank near Marine Park. The shop carries homewares, books, pantry goods, apparel, vintage finds, and antiques. (More)

365> Avon-by-the-Sea: Drew and Paula Greeley and their son, Drew, completed a year-long, 7,000-mile voyage through North America’s interconnected waterways aboard their boat, Mary Lou. Their Great Loop journey included Canada, the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas. (More)

365> Stick returns to Apple TV on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the first two episodes of its second season. Owen Wilson’s former golf pro, Pryce Cahill, attempts an unlikely comeback, with Rhea Seehorn joining the cast as his new coach and Marc Maron returning as his caddie. (More)

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