
Long Branch Roads, Boardwalk Closed as Seaview Towers Still Stand
The long-standing Long Branch structures, Seaview Towers, had been cited by the city to be demolished at the beginning of January due to their unsafe and hazardous condition. As of Jan. 14, Mayor John Pallone deemed the Towers an imminent hazard. This... Read More

Two Young Men Killed in Single-Car Crash Saturday Night
Two 20-year-old men driving southbound on Route 9 in Manalapan this past Saturday were killed after a single-car crash, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said. Jonathan Ramirez, of Spotswood, lost control of his 2004 Infiniti G35 on Jan. 16,... Read More

ASK CASSIE: Local Lawyer Answers Your Family Law Questions
Dear Cassie: I am going to propose to my girlfriend. I’m curious – what happens to the engagement ring if we don’t get married? Can I get it back? -R.Z. Dear R.Z.: Pursuant to New Jersey law, the gifting of an engagement ring is called... Read More

Holmdel-Based Nonprofit Led by Students Reducing Pharmaceutical Waste
Each year, billions of dollars’ worth of medication goes unused and must be destroyed by the very companies that manufacture these products – products that could, instead, be donated to those in need. Having heard of this issue and with an unwavering... Read More

MCSPCA Pilots Program to Place Shelter Dogs as Police Support Animals
Monmouth County SPCA has started a pilot program in which shelter dogs are placed with police departments to act as emotional support animals. The Eatontown Township Police Department was the first station to participate in the program. Purebred Husky... Read More

Second Location for Popular Seafood Eatery Now Open
The Boondocks, a popular seafood restaurant in Red Bank, has opened its second location, Boondocks Fishery 2-Go. The seafood restaurant opened its doors yesterday, Jan. 14 for take-out only. It is located at 78 Bridge Ave., replacing Chowda House which... Read More

Rumson Garden Club’s 90th Annual Christmas Greens Workshop
For 90 years, the Rumson Garden Club (RGC) has held its annual Christmas Greens Workshop to spread holiday cheer and help local nonprofits deck their halls. Since its inception in 1930, the Christmas Greens Workshop’s boughs of holly, boxwood, magnolia,... Read More

Probation Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Probationer
A former Monmouth County probation officer was sentenced to 10 years in a New Jersey state prison this afternoon for sexually assaulting a woman he supervised on Drug Court probation and making false representations to the court, announced Monmouth County... Read More

HFEE Raises $15,000 with Online Silent Auction Gala
The Holmdel Foundation for Educational Excellence (HFEE) held an online auction and raffle with more than 120 baskets that were donated by local businesses and community members. Baskets included exciting items such as a $200 gift card to The Grove, numerous... Read More

Colts Neck Lions Club Donates Meals and Gloves This Winter
The Colts Neck Lions Club served more than 200 breakfasts to the community on Dec. 5. The holiday breakfast was held at the Colts Neck Community Church to thank the community for its continued support. This year, the breakfast was free. To keep attendees... Read More