News Updates & Articles

Locals Donate to Needy Animals throughout Monmouth County this Winter

Rose Lyn Petruzzi and Susan Marjamaa, of the Holmdel-based dog walking and pet sitting business Let’s Play Ruff, organized a donation drive this winter to collect food and supplies for rescue animals in the area. As part of an international effort spearheaded... Read More

Try Something New! Turning Work into a Workout

In this new column, Managing Editor Shanna O’Mara and Graphic Designer Karen Rockafellow will try out a new activity, trend or challenge each month and share their experiences –good or bad –with readers. How will Shanna, a stubborn introvert, and... Read More

Holmdel Recycling Calendar and Special Events

Special Dates and Events for Holmdel in February and March: Monday/Zone 1: Feb. 24, March 9 Tuesday/Zone 2: Feb. 25, March 10 Wednesday/Zone 3: Feb. 26, March 11 Thursday/Zone 4: Feb. 27, March 12 Friday/Zone 5: Feb. 28, March 13   Town Events Daddy/Daughter... Read More

Learning Floral Design Techniques this February

Your February gardening calendar should be one that has you thinking about what you want in your garden in the upcoming spring, summer and fall seasons. Depending on the weather, indoor projects may occupy your time rather than refurbishing your garden... Read More

The Two River Council of Mayors Hosts Holiday Party

The Two River Council of Mayors held its annual holiday party Dec. 15. The charming Little Silver Train Station once again provided the cozy setting for this festive affair as an elite group of mayors, former mayors, their families and select guests enjoyed... Read More

Close-Knit Community finds Solace after Superstorm Sandy

When disaster strikes and a community becomes displaced, people come together in different ways in attempt to regroup, replenish and regain a sense of normalcy. Some take a direct approach, tackling the basic needs, while others assess the damage in a... Read More

Update: Body Found Identified as Stephanie Parze, Ozbilgen Made Suspect Early On

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that Stephanie Parze, the Freehold woman missing since Oct. 30, has been identified as the body found in Old Bridge yesterday. The Middlesex Examiner’s Office performed the autopsy this... Read More

Body Discovered in Wooded Area of Old Bridge

Police are investigating and trying to learn the identification of a body discovered in Old Bridge Sunday afternoon.  The Middlesex Prosecutor’s Office has announced that at approximately 2:45 Sunday, local police responded to the wooded area near... Read More

Monmouth County Dad Charged with Murder of Infant Daughter

 A Wall Township man was arrested and charged today with murder and related offenses in the death of his 6-week-old baby girl, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Austin Meli, 23, was charged with one count of first degree... Read More

Special Services School, Playground to Open in Neptune

The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) will soon occupy a school in Neptune Township to provide specialized services for students in Monmouth and Ocean counties. As part of the plan, beginning July 1, the Neptune Board of Education... Read More