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
Middletown Public Schools to Resume Full-Time, In-Person Instruction
Middletown public schools are to set to resume full-time, in-person instruction for all students on Monday, May 10. Middle schools are to begin a bit earlier on Monday, April 19. The Middletown school district announced the news at Wednesday’s Board... Read More
How to Save the Monarch Butterfly by Planting Milkweed
The Monarch butterfly is an awe-inspiring sight to see in gardens and natural areas. Their arrival in New Jersey is viewed by many people as a sign of the change in seasons. You have probably read or heard of their long-distance seasonal migration and... Read More
Union Beach Man Charged After Posing as Teen on Facebook to Receive Nude Photos From Minor
A Monmouth County man admitted to knowingly receiving child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Herman Christopher Jensen, 68, of Union Beach, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan to... Read More
Creative Arts & Music Festival Returns This May
The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts & Music Festival from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 1 at Thompson Park on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. This juried arts festival features specially selected artists’ works... Read More
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Announce TopCookie Dessert Competition Winners
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is pleased to announce its 2021 TopCookie dessert competition champions. Charlie’s of Bay Head was selected TopCookie winner by a jury of judges, led by celebrity chef David Burke. Asbury Park’s Cardinal Provisions... Read More
