Monmouth County Man Charged with Child Pornography, Tattoos Led to Arrest
A Monmouth County man appeared before a U.S. Magistrate Judge on March 26 for allegedly producing and distributing images of himself sexually assaulting a child, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Christian Importuna, 24, of Englishtown, is charged... Read More
Holmdel Gas Station Attendant Assaulted
The Holmdel Police Department responded to an assault call on Saturday, April 11 to the B&G Gulf gas station on Bethany Road in Holmdel. According to the Holmdel Police Department, responding officers were told that David Ringgold, of Pennsauken,... Read More
Colts Neck Community Church Invites All to Help by ‘Gathering Gifts to Give’
Colts Neck Community Church (CNCC) invites locals to participate in a weekend of “Gathering Gifts to Give,” during which residents are asked to drop off items to benefit those in need and in crisis settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Gathering... Read More
How Lawn Care Practices Can Affect Rivers and Wildlife
Those squishy, stingy jellyfish have been around for millions of years, and they will be back again this summer. The amount of jellyfish varies each year depending on levels of pollution, sediment and algae in our waterways. Chair of the Rumson Environmental... Read More
Michael Pavlinetz is First Hornet Regional Wrestling Champion in 37 Years
Going into this season, only a single Holmdel wrestler has taken the title of Region champion in the school’s history. According to the record books, that feat was accomplished by John Mullan in 1983. But Michael Pavlinetz ended that 37-year streak... Read More
Colts Neck Man with Rare Condition Finds Treatment in His Own Backyard
The morning after his 21st birthday, he woke up with blurred eyesight. By mid-day, he couldn’t drive. No matter how hard he blinked and refocused, everything was cloudy. But it was his fading vision that sparked an idea. Meet Colts Neck’s Ray DeRosa. DeRosa... Read More
Colts Neck Reformed Church Nursery School Gives Back to One of Its Own
Each year, the Colts Neck Reformed Church Nursery School chooses a beneficiary of its Kids Helping Kids campaign, though which students do chores to raise money and donate to a worthy cause. This year, School Director Stacey Savage said, “The choice... Read More
Grocery Stores to Begin Checking Employees’ Temperatures Next Week
To help protect its associates and shoppers, Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a new measure regarding food shopping. Beginning next week, stores will implement a temperature monitoring program. As part of the initiative, stores will use non-contact forehead... Read More
Colts Neck Residents Volunteering Time and Resources to Feed Frontline Workers
Jacki Kronstedt, a Hackensack Meridian Health employee and photojournalist from Colts Neck, said she has been in several area hospitals recently, documenting the struggle facing medical workers as they battle to treat coronavirus patients. “I have... Read More
FRA Offers Employment Services for Those with Developmental or Acquired Disabilities
Family Resource Associates (FRA) is doing its part to help educate the community about the EmployAbility of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. FRA, located in Red Bank, proudly offers EmployAbility services to prepare individuals... Read More
