Doug Hood

CRIMESentencing for the baseball-bat beating death of Mark R. Austin Doug HoodJan. 9, 2026, 5:59 p.m. ETThe sentencing of Jeray Melton for aggravated manslaughter in the baseball-bat beating death of Mark R. Austin before Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan ... See more

COLLEGEMonmouth U basketball wins at home over William & Mary Doug HoodJan. 8, 2026, 11:33 p.m. ETCornelius Robinson III goes to the hoop during Monmouth University mens basketball vs William & Mary on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in West Long Branch... See more

OCEAN CO. POLITICSOcean County Commissioners organization meeting Doug HoodJan. 8, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ETCommissioner Sam Ellenbogen is sworn in to office by the Honorable Francis R. Hodgson Jr. during the Ocean County Board of Commissioners organization meet... See more

Check out photojournalist Doug Hood's 2025 Video of the Year Doug Hood Editor's Note: Asbury Park Press photojournalists produce a lot of great work. Every photographer is picking their favorite video of 2025. Here's why Doug Hood selected this one: "Earl... See more

LAVALLETTEStrong winds damage Sunoco station canopy in Lavallette Doug HoodDec. 20, 2025, 2:39 p.m. ETWork crews begin to assess the damage of a canopy from high winds the previous day at a Sunoco gas station on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Lavallette, ... See more