News Updates & Articles

Holmdel High School Musicians Inducted into National Honor Society

More than 20 Holmdel High School students were inducted into the school’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society during a ceremony held at the high school on Oct. 15. Tri-M is a program of the National Association for Music Education. Its focus is... Read More

Nature’s Corner Expanding to West Long Branch, Maintaining Community Focus

Nature’s Corner Natural Market of Spring Lake Heights proudly opened the doors to its brand-new second location right in the heart of West Long Branch. After 25 years owning a local landmark for all things healthy, Clinical Nutritionist and Wellness... Read More

Neighbor to Neighbor: Shrewsbury Author Reveals Pain and Patience between the Pages

Father of three. Teacher of many. Author of one – so far. Meet Shrewsbury’s Stephen Galgon. Born in Brooklyn, Galgon grew up in Brick then moved to Toms River with his wife, Maria. In July 2018, they finally decided to make the move to Monmouth County. “We... Read More

Friend of Missing Freehold Woman held on Unrelated Charges

A Freehold Township man has been arrested on charges of possession of child pornography, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.  On November 8, the home of John Ozbilgen, 29, was searched in relation to the disappearance of 25 year... Read More

Athletes, Coaches Inducted to Middletown South Hall of Fame

Eight athletes and two coaches were recently inducted into the Middletown High School South Hall of Fame. All inductees have earned All-State, All-Shore or All-County recognition in their sport. Some have even earned national recognition and have gone... Read More

Vehicle crashes into Second Story of Toms River Building

An early morning motor vehicle accident, resulting in the deaths of two young men, occurred this morning in Toms River. According to the Toms River Police Department, at approximately 6:30 AM, a 2010 Porsche Boxter traveling at high rate of speed, became... Read More

Love at The Center: The Journal’s Holiday Giving Campaign to Benefit Asbury Park Nonprofit

Once again, The Journal invites you to join in our Holiday Giving Campaign. We thank you in advance for your generosity as we ask you to share Love at The Center. Great advances have been made in the treatment and the understanding of HIV and AIDS, yet... Read More

Jon Stewart to Host Monmouth University Film Screening

Tracey and Jon Stewart, on behalf of Hockhockson Farm Foundation and in collaboration with Monmouth University, will be hosting a screening of the film “The Game Changers,” followed by a Q&A panel of producers and cast of the film, moderated by... Read More

Middletown High School North Honors Students for Excellence in Math

Middletown High School North inducted 20 new students into its prestigious Mu Alpha Theta National Math Honor Society on Oct. 15. The students have met the highest academic standards in mathematics, tutored peers, competed in math competitions and organized... Read More

Parish of St. Mary to Light 12th Annual Memory Tree

Plans for the 12th anniversary Memory Tree in December are already underway at the parish of St. Mary. A $10 donation signifies a light to honor all those living and deceased we wish to remember during the Christmas season. His/her name will be inscribed... Read More