
Man Found Dead in Sandy Hook Bay After Falling Overboard
A body was recovered from the Sandy Hook Bay this past weekend after police say a man fell off his boat. On Saturday, April 17 at 2:53 pm, New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau responded to the report of a man overboard from a 37-foot vessel... Read More

Dog Dies in Point Pleasant Apartment Building Fire
Just before 2 pm Sunday, a fire erupted at the Beacon Gardens Apartments off of Route 35 in Point Pleasant. Flames were coming from the second floor of the apartment window when the Point Pleasant and Wall fire departments arrived on the scene, first... Read More

Holmdel Theatre Guild to Present ‘The Little Mermaid’ Virtually
The show will go on this year as Holmdel Theatre Guild (HTG) presents a streamed performance of its winter musical, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” This production marks a triumphant return to the stage for members of the drama club at Holmdel High... Read More

Creating Healthy Habits With Native Plants
The term “invasive species” conjures up images of destructive insects like the murder hornet, and locally the emerald ash borer or the spotted lanternfly. These exotic uninvited stowaways hitch a ride on shipping containers and are now destroying... Read More

RFH Ice Hockey Team Caps Off Undefeated Season
It was a season unlike any other. Challenges awaited the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School ice hockey team at every turn. Besides the daily COVID-19 protocols, the team went through a season of fits and starts with games being canceled or postponed... Read More

Happiness Plays Crucial Role in Educational Success
It’s no surprise that happiness has a direct correlation with student success. Educators have long maintained that a robust Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program helps children to understand and manage emotions while equipping them to be more confident,... Read More

Long Branch Women Pleads Guilty to Playing Part in Sexual Assault of Toddler
A Long Branch woman pleaded guilty Friday to charges she planned and participated in the sexual assault of a toddler in 2017, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Olga Diaz, 34, of Long Branch, pleaded guilty before Monmouth... Read More

Toms River Man Charged After Assaulting Jackson Police Officers and Slashing Ex-Girlfriend’s Tires
On Wednesday, April 14, Jackson officers responded to the Pineview Apartments located on West County Line Road on the report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. It was reported to officers by a witness that a male had been observed puncturing and... Read More

Monmouth County Parks System to Host Plant Swap
The Monmouth County Park System will host its Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap on Saturday, May 1 at Tatum Park, 151 Red Hill Rd. in Middletown. Gardeners are invited to bring established plants (up to 15) in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers... Read More

April at the Oceanic library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) celebrates home improvement, spring cleaning and sprucing up, fresh flavors and flowers. If you are looking for some great gardening tips, spring styles for your home and wardrobe, some new recipes and a great new read,... Read More