News Updates & Articles

Shrewsbury’s Sean McGarry on State Championship Golf Team 

Thirteen-year-old Shrewsbury resident Sean McGarry is a member of the Monmouth County Team that has taken the first hurdle in pursuit of the PGA Jr. League national golf championship sponsored by National Car Rental. The team won the New Jersey sectional... Read More

Monmouth County Officials seek to clarify Brookdale Community College Situation

A recent article in the Asbury Park Press states that Brookdale Community College’s accreditation status is at risk and Monmouth County officials are seeking to clarify any misunderstandings regarding this situation. “It is important that the public,... Read More

Fair Haven Garden Club Installs New Officers

The Fair Haven Garden Club recently installed new officers who will hold their positions for the next two years. They are President Beth Ruda, Vice President Richard Biernacki, Treasurer Paula Thorogood, Recording Secretary Linda Leasor, and Corresponding... Read More

Autumn Arrives at Algonquin Arts Theatre

Many local theaters throughout the area come alive as they kick off their fall schedule of upcoming productions. Exceptions in the Jersey shore region are some of the smaller community theaters that stage performances during the height of the summer tourism... Read More

October at the Oceanic Library

October is full of fall fun and spooky stories, and the Oceanic Library is ready with a full calendar of activities, lectures and well-told tales. The library has events and programs for all ages, along with entertaining Totally Awesome Tuesdays for grades... Read More

Construction Begins at Former Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut in Middletown closed their doors in 2015. The chain pizza restaurant was a staple on Highway 35 for years. Since it has closed, the community has guessed at what would be coming in. Guess no more- we’ve got the answer! The Children’s... Read More

PHOTOS: Sandy Paws hosts Dog Walk

Local dogs took to the Asbury Park Boardwalk on Sept. 15 for the 4th annual Sandy Paws Dog Walk Fur Clean Water event, hosted by Clean Ocean Action. Dogs as “Heroes for the Ocean” helped promote clean beaches for pets and people alike while raising... Read More

Robotic Nipple Surgery

Last month, we met Dr. Stephen Chagares and his family as owner of Shrewsbury’s historic Loggy Hole Farm in the Historic Havens column. This month, we re-visit Dr. Chagares as he leads the way into the future with a procedure that will change the lives... Read More

Forrestdale School Teacher Chosen for Holocaust Education Program

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) selected Forrestdale School’s Kate Sullivan to join a select group of 12 middle and high school teachers and Holocaust center personnel to participate in its 2018 European Study Program in Germany and the... Read More

MHSN Receives Charter for Mathematics Honor Society

Middletown High School North recently petitioned for – and was granted – a charter for the prestigious national Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society. Over 50 students will be inducted into this prestigious organization on Tuesday, Oct. 23. These... Read More