News Updates & Articles

Remembering SJV Employee, Middletown Resident Jayne Shalkowski

It is with a heavy heart that Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) announces the sudden passing of Mrs. Jayne Shalkowski. Jayne has touched the lives of thousands of students at SJVHS. “Mrs. S” has been a Guidance Counselor and Cheerleading coach... Read More

Greens and Grains is Opening in Middletown

Back in July of 2018, Greens and Grains opened a location in Shrewsbury. The place did so well that they are now opening a location right in Middletown! The store will be located at 1092 NJ-35 in the shopping plaza that is home to Jersey Strong, Neelam... Read More

Man Convicted of Raping Coworker at Long Branch Residence for Disabled Adults

A Camden County man was convicted of the 2015 rape of a co-worker at a residence for disabled adults, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. A jury convicted Mark F. Hailstork, 41 of Clementon, of second-degree Sexual Assault... Read More

Driver Loses Control and Hits 6 Cars at Holmdel Commons

On May 22, at approximately 12:15 pm, there was a 7 vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Holmdel Commons. The single occupant of a vehicle apparently lost control and struck 6 parked vehicles. All parked vehicles were thankfully unoccupied. There... Read More

Officer Involved in Car Accident on Way to Another Crash

On May 22, 2019, at approximately 8:14 am, police were responding to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Kozloski Road and Route 537. While en route to the crash, Officer Kevin Cherney was involved in a motor vehicle crash in the area of Elton Adelphia... Read More

Elementary School Student Approached by Suspicious Vehicle on Walk to School

The Keansburg Police Department released a statement May 22 about suspicious activity that occurred involving a student from Joseph C. Caruso Elementary School and a woman in a vehicle. On Wednesday, May 22, around 7:45 am, a woman allegedly pulled... Read More

Dunkin Donuts in Keyport is Closing

The Dunkin Donuts located at 78 Broad St. in Keyport is closing its doors. When The Journal NJ reached out to the store, an employee told us that it will be closing June 1. “We are not making enough sales,” the employee said. There is no word at the... Read More

Man Turns Himself in for Possession of Child Pornography

A Neptune City man was arrested for possession of child sexual assault images, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Ernst Roberts, 62, of Oak Terrace in Neptune City was charged with one count of 3rd degree Endangering the... Read More

DETOURS: Roadwork on Newman Springs Road

Look out for road work and detours in Middletown and Holmdel this week. From Wednesday, May 22 to Saturday, May 25, the Monmouth County Highway Division will be milling and paving County Road 520, Newman Springs Road, between Everett and Phalanx Roads. The... Read More

Medevac Dispatched after Car Flips on Highway 36

A car flipped over at the intersection of Highway 36 and East Road in Middletown. The car was a black four door Honda Sentra. The Middletown Police Department quickly arrived on the scene along with a medevac to quickly transport the passengers to the... Read More