News Updates & Articles

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

Flooding Occurs ahead of Nor’Easter Landfall

With a nor-easter closing in on New Jersey, some towns have already experienced rising waters and coastal flooding. “The High Water fleet and swift water members have been deployed since last night conducting multiple flood rescues,” the Sea Bright... Read More

Police Search for Missing Teen with Health Issues

Photo courtesy of Guadalupe Meneses A 17-year-old girl has been missing for more than a week as police continue their search. Lissette Amaro-Meneses, of Toms River, was last seen about 10:20 am on Thursday, Oct. 3, according to a police report. Amaro-Menses... Read More

Police Sergeant Indicted after Luring Girl for Sex

A Howell police sergeant charged after attempting to lure who he believed to be a minor for sex after meeting the girl online last year was indicted Wednesday, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced. Richard Conte, 48, of Farmingdale, was indicted... Read More

Halloween Candy Buy-Back to Benefit Active Duty Heroes Overseas

Newman Springs Dental Care is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.”  This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to the Lincroft dental office and receive $1 per pound. Drs. Mitchel Friedman, Aparna Menon... Read More

Bruce Springsteen Hometown Exhibit Now Open

The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) is proud to announce its new exhibit “Springsteen: His Hometown” – an historical exhibit that gives fans a comprehensive look into how Monmouth County has been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s... Read More

New Board Members Wanted for Colts Neck Sports Foundation

The Colts Neck Sports Foundation will be holding elections for new members to sit on the board. The election will be held Monday, Nov. 4 from 7 to 8 pm at the Colts Neck Courthouse. Requirements are being energetic and enthusiastic about helping to shape... Read More

Family Afflicted by Breast Cancer Coping through Closeness, Laughter

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Journal is proud to bring you the story of a brave warrior and friend to many in the hopes that everyone will get checked for breast cancer to honor their own lives and the lives of the ones they... Read More

Time for Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps

The bi-annual Clean Ocean Action (COA) Beach Sweeps, the largest environmental event in New Jersey, returns Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 am to 12:30 pm. The data collected at the clean-ups provides information that can prevent pollution from injuring aquatic... Read More