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Man Arrested for Exposing Himself in Aberdeen
Beginning in February, the Aberdeen Township Police Department became aware of a series of lewdness incidents occurring within the township.

13-year-old from Middletown Hospitalized After Participating in TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’
A teenage boy from Middletown Township was hospitalized on April 15 after he did the infamous “Benadryl Challenge” which is

United for Impact Food Truck Festival Postponed Until June 25
Due to the pending rainy weather, the United for Impact Food Truck Festival sponsored by the United Way of Monmouth

Additional Charges Filed Against Wall Police Sergeant
Additional criminal charges have been filed against the Wall Township Police Department Sergeant accused of stealing more than $75,000 from
Eatontown Man Sentenced to 10 Years for First Degree Narcotics Charge
On Wednesday, April 19, Herbert Standard, 43, of Eatontown, was sentenced to ten years in a New Jersey State Prison
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Coming to Colts Neck
Looking for something fun to do on your Thursday evenings this summer? Check out Colts Neck Sounds of Summer Concert

Newcomers and Neighbors Plans Spring Luncheon
On Thursday, May 11, at 12 pm the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas will

Special Education Teacher Arrested
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Acting Chief Donald Fritz, Jr. of the Old Bridge Police Department announced today that

Cornell University Student from Marlboro Found Dead
According to an In Memory published by the Cornell Chronicle, Matthew Friedman, a first-year CALS biology student, was found unresponsive in

Monmouth Beach Police Make Arrest in Vehicle Theft
On Monday, April 17 at 4:48 pm, Ptl. Amy Beringer of the Monmouth Beach Police Department investigated a report that

Made in Monmouth Event to be Held this April
The Monmouth County Board of Commissioners along with Brookdale Community College presents Made in Monmouth, an event featuring more than

Monmouth County Parks System Buys $8M Estate in Middletown
The Monmouth County Parks System recently purchased a 17-acre waterfront estate on the Navesink River with then intention of converting

Colts Neck Lions Club Looks Ahead to Derby Day
The Colts Neck Lions Club is hosting its annual Derby Day Tasting Event on Saturday, May 6 from 3:30 to

Now-Retired Chief of the Howell Township Police Department Charged
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin recently announced that the former Howell Township police chief is facing criminal charges after he

Two Vehicles Stolen in Holmdel after Suspects Break in to Garage
The Holmdel Police Department reported that on Thursday, April 13 at 5 am, three subjects pried open a garage window

Creative Arts Festival to be Held at Thompson Park
The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts Festival at Thompson Park in Lincroft on Saturday, May

Lincroft Presbyterian Church to Host Earth Day Celebration
Lincroft Presbyterian Church (LPC) which recently was recertified as one of Presbyterian Church (USA)’s 305 Earth Care Congregations will host

Juvenile Found Unconscious and Bleeding in Holmdel
On Wednesday, April 5 around 11 pm, Holmdel Township police officers responded to the Beau Ridge development for a report

Open Recreation is Back for All Middletown Residents
The Open Recreation Program is an after-school program available to all Middletown Township residents. The program provides a place for

Rutgers University Faculty on Strike
Rutgers University unionized faculty and staff went on strike this morning after contract negotiations with the administration have failed to

ALERT: Laurel Avenue Road Closure Planned
On Wednesday, April 12, Laurel Avenue will be closed near the railroad bridge from 10 am to approximately 3 pm.

Colts Neck’s Savannah Butz Named to Shore Coaches All-Division Basketball Squad
Colts Neck High School basketball star Savannah Butz has been named to the Shore Coaches B North All-Division First Team

Colts Neck Wrestler Joe Layton Claims District Championship
Cougar wrestler Joe Layton experienced the highlight of his athletic career when he captured the 165-pound District 22 championship. The

RFH’s Corsentino and Guidetti Named to Shore Coaches All-Division Basketball Squad
Rumson-Fair Haven basketball players Julia Corsentino and Raquel Guidetti have been named to the Shore Coaches B North All-Division First

RFH Wrestler Hudson Skove Claims State Championship
Rumson-Fair Haven wrestler Hudson Skove has made history as the school’s first ever NJSIAA state champion. The victory may have

Woman’s Club of Colts Neck Celebrates 59th Federation Day
The Woman’s Club of Colts Neck recently celebrated its 59th Federation Day at Vincent’s Restaurant in Freehold. In attendance were

Bayshore Youth Athletic Association Completes Season
The Bayshore Youth Athletic Association (BYAA) Gator Wrestling program has completed its 2022-23 season. BYAA is a nonprofit youth wrestling

Brooks Propels SJV to State Sectional Title with Last-Second Basket
Zoe Brooks has been the star of the Saint John Vianney girls’ basketball team for the past two years. That

Rumson Resident Running the Boston Marathon to Support Flutie Foundation
Hannah Quigley, of Rumson, will be running the 2023 Boston Marathon as a member of Dougie’s Team for Autism supporting

Middletown South Wrestlers Zaleski and Hussey Earn State Medals
Middletown High School South wrestlers Jack Zaleski and David Hussey both claimed medals at the NJSIAA State Championships held in

Four Holmdel Players Named to Shore Coaches All-Division Basketball Squads
Holmdel’s Alexandra Loucopoulos, Allison Cannon, Erica Stolker and Mackenzie Teevan have been named to Shore Coaches A Central All-Division basketball

Interns Completing Case Work at Lomurro Law
Colts Neck High School’s Law & Public Service Program gives students the opportunity to intern at various organizations during their

RFH Ice Hockey Captures Second Dowd Cup Title
It was another good season for the Rumson-Fair Haven ice hockey team. So said Head Coach Eric Zullo. “From where

Holmdel Wrestlers Todisco and Reyes Take District 18 Titles
Holmdel High School wrestlers AJ Todisco and Alexander Reyes captured individual District 18 titles. This was the first time since

Colts Neck Senior Given ‘Educational and Eye-Opening’ Opportunity with EHAP
As a part of the Colts Neck High School Law and Public Service program, students have been given the opportunity

RCDS Student Named Finalist in New York Times International Writing Contest
Among thousands of students from all over the world, Rumson Country Day School eighth grader Chloe Melconian was selected as

Pat’s Market Offering High-Quality Meats and Prepared Meals
Pat’s Market is an old-world butcher shop boasting some big changes. The Lincroft store recently received a total in-house transformation,

Little Silver Celebrates 100 Years as a Borough
The community came out to celebrate the great town of Little Silver in recognition of 100 years since the borough’s

From School to Sanctuary: Colts Neck Seniors Intern with Bluemont
Monmouth County is known for its educational excellence. The Freehold Regional High School District’s magnet programs allow students to explore

Red Bank Comedy Festival Debuts this April
The first ever Red Bank Comedy Festival is arriving with a bang. The festival will take place from Thursday, April

Locals Invited to Free Holmdel Earth Day Festival
The Holmdel Environmental Commission and Citizens for Informed Land Use is hosting the 23rd annual Greenway Walk and Earth Day

Colts Neck’s Will Surdez Dominate in Three Sports
Will Surdez is not only a member of three high school sport teams but is a captain on each. Surdez

Colts Neck Seniors Enjoy Luncheon at Charlie’s of Lincroft
Members of Colts Neck Senior Citizens, Inc. were delighted with a private luncheon at the newly opened Charlie’s of Lincroft

RFH Student Athlete Makes College Commitment
Rumson-Fair Haven football player Marshall Halfacre signed a Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Bentley

Middletown South Students Organize Sporting Equipment Drive
Throughout Monmouth County, there are students who wish to participate in sports, but the price of equipment gets in the

RBC’s Portella Brothers Sweep District and Region Wrestling Crowns
The Portella family had much to rejoice about at the close of the 2022-23 wrestling season. Brothers Sabino and Lorenzo

Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Crime Investigation
The Freehold Township Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public within the Monmouth Heights neighborhood area. Police are

Three Trinity Hall Players Named to Shore Coaches All-Division Basketball Squads
Trinity Hall’s Nina Emnace, Siobhan Stapleton and Teegan Drennan have been named to Shore Coaches A North All-Division basketball squads.

Shore Coaches Name Ranney School Players to All-Division Basketball Squads
Ranney School’s Haley Poser and Sarah Hughes have been named to Shore Coaches C North All-Division basketball squads. The selections

TopCookie – A Sweet Success
On March 8, dessert devotees came together at Asbury Lanes for the sold-out fourth annual TopCookie Competition for the Girl