
Colts Neck Boys’ Basketball Relies on Few Returners
In his 20 years as head coach of the Colts Neck High School boys’ basketball team, Lou Piccola has developed a program that competes annually for championships. Last year, the senior-heavy 19-8 squad made it to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV title... Read More

The 17th Annual Garden State Film Festival Returns this March
Make your plans for the biggest weekend of independent film, fun, networking and more when the globally recognized Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) returns to Asbury Park this March 28 to 31. The Journal magazines will help bring this well-regarded festival... Read More

Frozen Yogurt Joint Leaves Monmouth Mall
Farewell to yet another store at the Monmouth Mall. Frozen Peaks was one of the last businesses in the area to sell frozen yogurt. It was located across from the food court. The doors closed on Jan. 19. Frozen Peaks had a variety of frozen yogurt flavors,... Read More

Veterans Owned Business Program in Monmouth County
Announcing a new initiative she is pursuing this year in support of veterans, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry outlined her initial plans for a Veterans Owned Business program at the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders reorganization held at Bio Tech High... Read More

Hazlet Family Thanks Community for Support After House Fire
A Heartfelt Thanks, September 20, 2018 started an incredible journey for my family. At 3 am, I heard my smoke alarm go off so I headed upstairs to my children’s bedrooms to take a look. I found smoke coming from my daughter’s bedrooms. As I went in... Read More

Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch Events this March
The Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library invites you to two of its many programs scheduled for March. On Thursday, March 7, photographer Joseph Meacham will discuss his work, “Effigy: Ghosts of Asbury Park” at 11 am. Meacham will discuss... Read More

Man Arrested for Stealing Over $2K of Electronics from NJ Home
On Jan. 30 at 5:00 pm, a female resident came to the Union Beach Police Department Headquarters to report a theft. The resident stated someone had stolen several electronics/gaming consoles as well as numerous video game(s) totaling in excess of $2,205.00... Read More

15-Year Prison Sentence for Long Branch Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman
A Long Branch man received a 15-year prison sentence after being convicted for sexually assaulting a woman who lay physically helpless and unconscious, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Isrrael Cordero, 47, of Long Branch,... Read More

Car Crashes into Pole on Route 36
On Feb. 12 around 1 pm, a driver crashed his or her Lexus sedan into a pole on State Route 36 and Rose Lane in Union Beach. The front of the car was damaged, and the bumper fell off upon impact. A Facebook post by the Union Beach Police Department urged... Read More

Toys ‘R’ Us Emerges with New Name
Toys”R”Us® has officially emerged as a new company, with a new name, with new leadership and a new vision to deliver the magic of its iconic brands around the world. Effective January 20, 2019, the new company, Tru Kids Inc. doing business... Read More