
Debate Continues Over Sandy Hook Developments at Fort Hancock
Sandy Hook National Park officials revealed that they were in talks with developers earlier this year to convert the 21 existing structures at the end of Sandy Hook into residential apartments, as first reported by The Patch. The scenic strip was said... Read More

Food Drive Organized by Middletown High School Students Continues Today South High School
With the recent cancellation of the Middletown high school rival Thanksgiving game, a tradition of the town, Middletown players, cheerleaders and students have decided to take action in a beneficial way for the community. The food drive continues today... Read More

Monmouth University Ranks Among 2020 Top Ten Peace Corps Prep Institutions
The Peace Corps announced that Monmouth University ranked No. 5 among Peace Corps Prep schools on the agency’s list of top certificate-issuing institutions in 2020. Monmouth issued 28 Prep certificates to the graduating class of 2020, tying it in fifth... Read More

Long Branch Man Charged in Fatal Drug Distribution
A Long Branch man has been charged with the first degree crime of strict liability for drug-induced death. The charges stem from an overdose death that took place this past February in Tinton Falls, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J.... Read More

Monmouth County Police Officer Rescues Driver from Burning Vehicle
The Howell Township Police Department reported a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a fiery crash over the weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 21 at approximately 7:45 pm, Howell police officer Nicholas Volpe came upon a crash on Manassa Road in Howell. The... Read More

Garden Club R.F.D. Names New President
The Garden Club R.F.D. Executive Board held a meeting on the grounds behind the Little Red Schoolhouse on Middletown Lincroft Road this September. Members also enjoyed a casual bird walk at Thompson Park, led by a guide. October arrived and, thanks to... Read More

Holmdel Kiwanis Club Installs New Officers
The Holmdel Kiwanis Club had an installation of officers for the 2020-21 year at The Junction in Belford. The event was held outside on Oct. 7 and followed the rules for social distancing and face masks. The installation was led by Lt. Governor Jen Plaia.... Read More

National Wildlife Federation Certifies New Schoolyard Habitat in Holmdel
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF), America’s largest wildlife conservation and education organization, is pleased to recognize that St. Benedict School in Holmdel has successfully created a Certified Schoolyard Habitat through its Garden for Wildlife... Read More

Colts Neck Teacher Wins National Scholastic Book Clubs Grant
A Colts Neck teacher was recently named a winner of this year’s Scholastic Book Clubs & James Patterson Classroom Library Grant. For the sixth year, famed author Patterson and Scholastic Book Clubs have teamed up to grant chosen educators money... Read More

Colts Neck Seniors Continue Charitable Work During Quarantine
Like most organizations, the Colts Neck Seniors have not held meetings recently because of COVID-19. However, some of the members have kept busy at home, knitting and crocheting baby blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for Birthright. President Jack... Read More