Domestic Violence, Drugs, DUI: Middletown Police Activity
The following media release contains information pertaining to arrests and police activities for the Middletown Twp. Police Department during the time period of Oct. 6 through Oct. 19. During the period of Oct. 6 through Oct. 19, the Middletown... Read More
Childhood Baseball Team Reunites Two Decades Later
After a two-decade hiatus, the Middletown Lightning is back. Nearly 20 years ago, the Lightning was formed as a local travel baseball team. At the time, the players were 10 years old. For a five-year period, the squad competed in and won tournaments throughout... Read More
Work Continues on Cherry Tree Farm Road in Middletown
Commuters were displeased during their morning travels when they encountered closures on Cherry Tree Farm Road and Route 35 in Middletown. An early morning traffic accident caused a downed pole and power lines, detouring drivers. According to the... Read More
Holmdel First Responders Saving Pets Too
Pet parents in Holmdel can breathe a little easier knowing Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company No. 2 recently received a donation of two sets of pet oxygen masks from at-home pet services provider Canine Company. “We can now provide the same care for smoke... Read More
Christmas Thoughts – We All Have Them
One of my goals in writing is to get readers to think more deeply about concepts and topics that could have a positive impact on their business and personal lives. I have found that deeper thought can bring us to a better understanding and often revelations... Read More
Second Chances: It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again
Imagine being cold, lonely, hungry and scared. Visualize possibly not hearing or seeing well, feeling disoriented, shivering from fear and anxiety in a situation beyond your control, wandering aimlessly in the street or huddled in a cage in an unfamiliar... Read More
NJ Vietnam Veterans Day Memorial Service
One of the largest Veterans Day Memorial Services takes place annually at the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel, located next to the PNC Bank Arts Center. This moving event will once again be held Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 am at the amphitheater. This... Read More
Local Cross Country Teams Fight to the Finish
Early season performances have given the Colts Neck and Holmdel boys’ cross country teams reasons to re-evaluate their respective seasons. Both teams are composed mostly of sophomores and juniors, and both started the campaign with a lot of “if”s. When... Read More
Congregation B’nai Israel to Host Casino Night
Congregation B’nai Israel will host a Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 pm. There will be gambling, a silent auction, raffles, 50/50s and door prizes. The event will also feature a DJ, premium liquor and hors d’oeuvres. The event is open to... Read More
102-Year-Old World War II Veteran Gets Birthday Surprise
George Campbell got the surprise of a lifetime Thursday for his 102nd birthday, thanks to his family and staff at the Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center nursing facility in Brick. The World War II veteran received an outpouring of birthday... Read More
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