Middletown/Lincroft

Serenity Stables, helping veterans with Equine Therapy

Horse lovers know there is a special bond that is actually therapeutic. Serenity Stables, From Combat to Calm began in 2015 and is now Monmouth County’s premier facility providing horse-assisted activities for the special needs of veterans. Founder... Read More

Locals Save Washed Up Shark

At around 2:10 pm on Friday, August 17th, a 3-4ft shark washed up on shore at Sea Bright Public Beach. With the help of civilians and lifeguards, the shark was sent back to his or her happy home in the ocean. The Shark came just in time for tonight’s... Read More

Whale Flips Boat in Monmouth County

Two men were rescued after a whale turned their 20-foot boat upside one mile off of Deal in Monmouth County on Thursday. Luckily enough, other boats and a helicopter made it to the scene to save the capsized duo. There were no reported injuries. To watch... Read More

Red Bank 5K Classic Brings Community Together

More than 1,000 runners, including Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, participated in the inaugural Red Bank 5K Classic on June 16 in downtown Red Bank, to benefit youth programs at The Community YMCA and Department of Parks and Recreation.... Read More

“House Checks” for Vacationing Residents

If you are a Holmdel resident going on vacation, be sure to complete a “House Check” form and submit it to the Holmdel Police Department. (Other local police departments perform house checks so reach out to your local police department for... Read More

Local Common Scam Alerts

Be sure your elderly relatives or neighbors are aware of these imposter scams, reported by the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs, where deceptive calls, emails, or letters are sent to unsuspecting potential victims: Grandparent Scam: “Grandpa,... Read More

Monmouth County Special Needs Registry 

The Special Needs Registry is a free Monmouth County program for individuals with special needs (autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s). Currently, 12 individuals are signed up in Holmdel. The registry was created to help police officers and other emergency... Read More

Middletown Rabies Alert

The Middletown Township Health Department responded to a call concerning a sick skunk on August 12, 2018 in the area of Sylvia Terrace between Maplewood Drive and Bayberry. Middletown Animal Control captured the skunk and sent it to the State Laboratory... Read More

Highlight a Neighbor in your Community in The Journal

Monmouth County is home to a diverse community of people with unique backgrounds, special interests, fascinating experiences and personal stories. The Journal would like to introduce these individuals to our readers in a new featured section called “Neighbor... Read More

Fun Ways to help Toddlers and Preschoolers Prepare for Kindergarten

Today’s kindergarten students do a lot more than finger painting and letter tracing. Many parents feel pressured to have their child prepared for kindergarten, combined with the anxiety of sending them to “big kid” school. Here are some simple steps... Read More