Two Out-of-Towners with Fireworks, Marijuana Arrested in Middletown
On Sunday, June 28, at approximately 8:56 pm, the Middletown Township Police Department responded to Ideal Beach in the northern section of the township for a report of fireworks. Upon the arrival, Officers Brian Macdonald and Eric Van Schaack observed... Read More
Shrewsbury Boro School’s ‘Alarming’ Graduation
This year, Shrewsbury Boro School (SBS) had a graduation the students – and their neighbors – would never forget. This year, graduation ceremonies came with sirens and flashing lights as each student received a personal visit from a brigade of school... Read More
Ranney School Families Donate More Than $16,000 to Lunch Break
Ranney School families donated $16,242 to Lunch Break this June. This community service initiative was led by the Zugel family of Holmdel (Lucia ’23 and Ashleigh ’16) and the Uzzi family of Fair Haven (Christina ’22, Michael ’24... Read More
Atlantic Highlands Burger King Closed
Home of the Whopper, Burger King located on Route 36 at West Avenue, across from CrossFit Five Points in Atlantic Highlands, has permanently closed. A notice had been posted on its door stating that the restaurant was closing and thanking its patrons... Read More
85-Foot Crane Falls Onto Home in Tinton Falls
A crane fell onto a house in Tinton Falls late this morning, according to authorities. The 85-foot-tall crane was being used for tree removal services around 11 am when it toppled over and fell onto the home on Surrey Lane. The homeowner was said to be... Read More
Rumson Mom Speaks Out About Community Support Following Accident that Left Her Son Paralyzed
Hardie Kressler is a recent graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven High School. He is a fitness buff, aspiring history major, sarcasm specialist, silver linings explorer, loving brother and devoted son. And at just 17 years old, he had to put his strength and... Read More
Ready to Return to New Market Economy
We all need to be ready for the reopening of our economy. Some businesses’ commerce will begin again with a trickle, some a flow, and hopefully, in many areas, a flood of new opportunities will gush forth. Pent-up needs will be fulfilled with new... Read More
Addiction and COVID-19: How the Virus Affects Those with Existing Addictions
COVID-19 can already affect a healthy human body. If you’re suffering from addiction, you’re at higher risk for developing even worse coronavirus symptoms. This sudden disruption of daily life can be devastating for people who are recovering from... Read More
77-Year-Old Woman Drives Vehicle into Manasquan River
A 77-year-old woman drove into the Manasquan River while she was driving her vehicle Sunday night. She has been pronounced dead at an area hospital. The fatal incident occurred near Route 35 in Brielle. At approximately 9:30 pm Sunday, emergency personnel... Read More
Boat Propeller Likely Caused Death of Endangered Whale Last Week
On Thursday morning, June 25, an endangered whale carcass was seen floating off of a Long Branch beach. Officials have found that the whale likely died from a collision with two vessels on separate occasions. It had been suspected by officials that a... Read More
