Healthcare Scholarships Awarded to Middletown Graduating Seniors
Newman Springs Dental Care awarded two Middletown seniors with $500 scholarships for their plans to pursue a career in healthcare. This included medicine, nursing, dentistry, chiropractic, physical therapy and other related fields. Middletown High School... Read More
CILU to Host Presentation by Holmdel Superintendent, Discussing School Plans
Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will host a virtual presentation by Holmdel’s interim superintendent Dr. LeRoy Seitz. Seitz will describe the status of the 2020 Initiative as well as the township’s COVID-related procedures for school reopening... Read More
Manasquan Recreation Programs Suspended After Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Recreation programs in Manasquan have been suspended for a week due to reported COVID-19 cases in the facilities. A junior guards counselor and recreation counselor are among several employees who tested positive for COVID-19. Mike Mangan, recreation... Read More
Mental Health Association of Monmouth County to Host Golf Classic at Beacon Hill
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County will host its annual Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 10 at Beacon Hill Country Club. With spectacular views of the New York City skyline, and as one of the first being... Read More
Sandy Hook Closed Today due to Power Outings
UPDATE: Gateway National Recreation Area has just announced that Sandy Hook is now open and power has been restored. Sandy Hook Beach and National Park is closed today due to temporary power outings, as well as issues with the sewerage system. The National... Read More
Pictures — Six Flags Wild Safari Welcomes Two Siberian Tiger Cubs
The Six Flags Wild Safari’s animal care team is celebrating the birth of two rare Siberian tiger cubs. The fuzzy, playful female cubs were born April 25 to mom Nadya, who was raised in a unique litter that also included an African lion cub named Zuri... Read More
Teenager Pulled from Raritan Bay Dies
At approximately 2:30 yesterday afternoon, 17-year-old John Vasquez allegedly jumped into the Raritan Bay in Perth Amboy and ultimately drowned. Vasquez, described by friends and family as an adventurous person, was hanging with friends by Water Street... Read More
Power Line Down, Diverting Traffic Off Route 35
Today’s storm brought strong winds and heavy rains, resulting in several downed power lines across the state, including one in Holmdel which has caused traffic to build up along Route 35. A power line is hanging across Route 35 as police are diverting... Read More
News From the Oceanic Library
The Oceanic Free Library wishes everyone a safe and happy start to the summer. The staff members are looking forward to the day when they can see everyone in person again, but until then, they are happy to share that they are now offering contactless,... Read More
RCDS Students’ School Assignment Evolves Into COVID-19 Relief Effort
Rumson Country Day School fifth-graders Andrew Rodrigues and Michael Malia seek fulfillment doing what they love – building websites, playing sports and helping others. When the two aspiring entrepreneurs were challenged to explore their passions through... Read More
