Matawan Woman Fatally Shot in Atlanta, Georgia
On Wednesday, June 2, a Matawan woman was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia, according to a CBS report. Justine Bernard, 19, was arguing with another woman, who then shot Bernard. Police have not stated whether or not there was a motive for the shooting. Bernard... Read More
RCDS Students Earn Recognition for National Latin Exam
The Rumson Country Day School school motto “vitae disce,” Latin for “learn for life,” captures the essence of the school’s goal to empower and inspire its students to excel as lifelong learners. On May 7, RCDS students were recognized for their... Read More
Thompson Wrestling Completes Season in Challenging COVID-19 Environment
When the school year began last fall, there were serious doubts that middle school sports could be held. Area middle school wrestling programs were postponed several weeks as a safety precaution. The strategy worked as the Thompson wrestling squad was... Read More
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Autistic Howell Man
Howell Township police are seeking the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Yasin Barrett. He was reported missing by family on June 1. He was last seen on May 19 at his residence in the Toscana residential development off Fort Plains Road (behind... Read More
ShopRite in Middletown Announces Opening Date
The greatly anticipated ShopRite in Middletown, located on Route 35 and Harmony Road, has announced the date of its grand opening: Wednesday, June 23. This ShopRite relocated from the Middletown Plaza on Route 35 and has replaced the Sears across the... Read More
Dangerous Lightning Strike Closes Parts of Rumson Park
A large tree located within a Rumson park was struck by lightning during yesterday’s thunderstorm, resulting in the closure of certain sections of the park. “Due to an unsafe condition caused by a large tree struck by lightning, portions of... Read More
Jersey Shore BlueClaws Back in the Stadium, Providing Competitive Entertainment and Family Fun
One of the most popular summer pastimes at the Jersey Shore is back. Professional Minor League baseball and its fan-friendly environment have returned to FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws after a year’s absence due to the... Read More
Thousands Participate in COA’s 36th Annual Spring Beach Sweeps
More than 5,500 defenders of the ocean grabbed their buckets and gloves on April 17 to spend the morning removing harmful trash and debris from the shoreline at Clean Ocean Action’s (COA) 36th annual Spring Beach Sweeps. These volunteers came... Read More
Red Hill Road Partially Closed Today for Utility Work
Red Hill Road is closed eastbound at Dwight Road in Middletown due to utility work, according to Middletown Township police. The closure is from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Detours are posted, and delays are expected. Middletown police recommend drivers in the area... Read More
Route 35 Building Evacuated After Sinkhole Develops in Parking Lot
On Tuesday, June 8 at 12:26 pm, officers from the Wall Township Police Department responded to 1901 Route 35 for a large sinkhole in the rear parking lot of the commercial building. The on-scene investigation revealed that a sinkhole developed approximately... Read More
