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Middletown Township Implements Curfew, Restrictions

Mayor Tony Perry announced at the Middletown Township Committee meeting this evening restrictions and other safety measures as he declared Middletown to be in a State of Local Disaster Emergency. “The health and safety of this community is our top... Read More

Stop & Shop Adds Special Shopping Hours for 60+ Age Group

In addition to the announcement of shortening business hours to allow for proper restocking of goods, Stop & Shop has also now added specialty shopping hours to accommodate the most vulnerable to COVID-19, senior citizens. Beginning Thursday, March... Read More

20-Year-Old Little Silver Business Closing as Owner Retires

Lynne’s Fashion Boutique in Little Silver is closing, according to announcements on the store’s Facebook page. Store owner Lynne Goldberg announced her retirement on social media and invited locals to come reap the benefits of her “huge... Read More

Red Bank Borough Announces Local State of Emergency, Closing Restaurants, Gyms, and More

The borough of Red Bank declared on a local state of emergency in a March 15 news release. In an effort to encourage social distancing and stop the spread of COVID-19, the Red Bank Emergency Management Coordinator has declared the State of Local Disaster... Read More

Superintendent of Schools Gives State of the District Updates

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. MaryJane Garibay, presented the 2020 State of the District this January. The State of the District is an annual presentation that provides members of the community with specific information about the district. This year’s... Read More

Hornets Protect Impressive Record Behind Unbreakable Defense

Offense comes and goes, but defense is the one thing that good basketball teams can rely on game in and game out. The Holmdel High School boys’ basketball team has been proof of that axiom this season. “We can look ugly. We can struggle on offense,”... Read More

Colts Neck and Middletown Runners Dominate at Shore Conference Championships

Matt Bogdan hadn’t done much speed work this winter, but when he needed it, he found it. The Colts Neck High School junior was locked in a three-way duel in the Shore Conference Indoor Championships 1,600-meter run. Coming off the final turn at the... Read More

Garden State Film Festival Goes Virtual Amid Health Concerns

In light of the global COVID-19 crisis and the announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy further restricting public gatherings, the 2020 Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) will be presented virtually through parallel and dynamic digital streaming. The festival,... Read More

NJ Loses Second Victim to COVID-19, Monmouth County’s First

As the coronavirus continues to spread, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday evening that a second life has been lost in New Jersey because of the virus. A woman in her 50s, who has not been identified, was being treated at CentraState Medical Center in... Read More

Middletown Stop & Shop Among Grocer’s Locations to Shorten Hours

The northeast grocery chain, Stop & Shop, has announced in a news release that a select number of stores in the region will shorten operating hours due to COVID-19. The Middletown Stop & Shop on Route 35 will limit store hours to 7:30 am to 8... Read More