
Local Man Convicted at Trial of Bias-Driven Murder of Stranger
A Monmouth County Jury has returned guilty verdicts on the most serious charges against the man who attacked and killed a stranger in Freehold Township four and a half years ago, solely because of the victim’s race, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor... Read More

Robbery Suspect Surrenders Following Lengthy Standoff
A local man who engaged in a lengthy standoff with police after allegedly committing an armed robbery of a Neptune Township pharmacy surrendered peacefully late last night and remains in custody, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced... Read More

Another Car Reported Stolen from Holmdel
The Holmdel Police Department reported that on Monday, Nov. 14 at approximately 3 am, a resident from Remington Court reported his Porsche to be stolen. Investigation revealed the vehicle was left in the driveway unlocked with the key fob in it, and... Read More

Middletown Arts Center Announces Christmas Tree Lighting
Catch the Middletown Arts Center Tree Lighting, followed by a holiday performance on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 pm. The Middletown Arts Center is located at 36 Church St. Bring the whole family! Activities include getting your photo taken with Santa,... Read More

Sheriff Expresses Outrage Over Auto Theft Suspect Being Released from Jail
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is outraged that one more car thief is back on the streets after he was released from the Monmouth County Correctional Institution on Nov. 3. Dayvon Savage, who entered the jail on Oct. 16, was charged with receiving... Read More

Middletown DAR to Mark Graves of all Revolutionary War Patriots
The Middletown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has begun its quest to identify and mark the graves of all the American Revolutionary War Patriots in Monmouth County. The chapter will identify those stones or markers that are... Read More

Colts Neck Field Hockey Enjoying Winning Season
The Colts Neck High School field hockey team should be heading into the postseason with high expectations. The squad has posted a 10-2-1 record over the 13 games played this season. The Cougars have been overpowering, outscoring opponents by a 53-10... Read More

Colts Neck Boys’ Soccer Coach Shifts Focus to Offense
It has been an unusual but highly enjoyable season for the Colts Neck High School boys’ soccer team. Not expected to compete for a championship, the Cougars didn’t just compete but won the Shore Conference B North Division championship. They did it... Read More

The Outreach Mission of St. George’s by the River
The exquisite St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church in Rumson may be on the National Historic Registry, but it has an active worship calendar and a generous community of parishioners. Throughout the year, they host several signature fundraising... Read More

Middletown Library Recognizes Award Winners at Black & White Masquerade Gala
The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) recognized members of the community for their service and dedication to Middletown with four awards at its Black & White Masquerade Gala on Oct. 28 at Jacques Reception Center. The Joyce Murphy Imagination... Read More