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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Two of Three Women Arrested for Stealing Stroller in Middletown, Forgetting Child in Store

The Middletown Township Police Department have arrested two women who stole a stroller from Bambi Baby and left a child behind.

New Movie to be Filmed in Rumson

If you live in the area, you already know that Rumson is beautiful. That's why it's getting picked up to be the location for a new movie!

Twenty Charged in Monmouth County Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Between April 2019 and August 2019, 20 people engaged in a narcotics conspiracy throughout Monmouth County – including Cliffwood, Keansburg, Matawan, Keyport, Red Bank, Long Branch, Neptune, and Asbury Park.

$25K Raised to Train Service Dog for Local Veteran

Monmouth County: a community known for neighbors who help neighbors.

Truck Hits Laurel Avenue Bridge... Again

This is not the first, second or third time, but a tractor trailer struck the NJ Transit overpass on Laurel Avenue in Holmdel.

Jet Ski Accident Requires Airlift to Hospital

The sky was blue and the water was warm -- all the perfect signs to go for a ride on a jet ski. Unfortunately, this excursion did not turn out as planned.

Stay Out of the Manasquan Reservoir- Algae Threatens Health of Visitors

A confirmed harmful algal bloom is present at the Manasquan Reservoir with levels quantified at or above the NJ Health Advisory Guidance.

Three Shot in Monmouth County Overnight

Three people were shot and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Red Bank Crimes and Arrests in July 2019

The following is a list of arrests and police activity in the Red Bank area during July 2019.

First Runner up is a Win/Win for Liver Transplant Recipient

Denise Ely, a Red Bank resident recently featured in an issue of The Journal NJ as a liver transplant recipient and longtime NJ Sharing Network volunteer, received first runner up in the Ms. New Jersey Senior America pageant. Full story:

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IMA Urgent Care Helps Donate Over $2K in Back to School Supplies for Local Schools and Charities

Patients of IMA Urgent Care Centers donated school supplies valued at over $2000 to help […]

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Middletown Police Sgt. Breaks Motorcyclist’s Leg, Gets DWI, Leaves Scene

A Middletown Township Police Sergeant was arrested in New York on a slew of charges […]

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MTV to Record Jonas Brothers VMA Performance in Asbury Park

The Jonas Brothers will be in Asbury Park on Sunday, August 25 at both the […]

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September 5, 2019

Local Author to Share Story of Mother With Dementia

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September 12, 2019

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Marks 47 Years

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September 13, 2019

Bingo Benefit Dinner Offers Bling for a Good Cause

September 15, 2019

Social Event of the Season at 12th Annual Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake

10th Annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival

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10th Annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival

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The Joy of Eating Natural Foods

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Day Trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Soon enough, students, teachers and families will be heading back for the first day of […]

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Do It Better: How to Wash Your Own Car

When’s the last time you washed your car? Clarification: That’s actually washed your own car, […]

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Summer Concerts in Monmouth County

Summer, for at least some of us, is a season to feel free: free from […]

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New Jersey’s Historic Schools

It’s back-to-school time, so let’s have a class in some of New Jersey’s historic schools. […]

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Meaningful, Project-Based Learning Arises From Passion, Time and Mentorship

From the moment we are born, our journey of learning begins! As babies interact with […]

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Let’s Talk About Pecan Pie

What would you do if you were lucky enough to live in the southern states […]

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My Visit to Riverside Gardens Park

“My Visit to” is a new column that will take you on a local journey […]

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A Fresh Start: Back to School Success

As summer starts to wind down and school supplies fill the shelves of stores, children […]

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How Home Renovations Can Save You Money

Summer is always a time when homeowners make lists of home renovations projects they’d like […]

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Special Events for March/April 2019

Saturday, March 16 Cookstove Demonstration 11 am, Longstreet Farm Roberts Rd., Holmdel The staff at […]

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Pagano’s UVA Ristorante

With spring in our hearts, we headed off to the always-busy dining town of Bradley […]

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Colts Neck’s Next Upcoming Rockstar

Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and […]

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‘Baking’ a Summer Cake – in the Fridge

I love baking, but not in the summer. I love serving cake for dessert, but […]