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Law Enforcement Officials Investigating Possible Bias Incident in Asbury Park
The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is working with multiple law enforcement agencies to actively investigate a possible bias-motivated incident that

Holmdel Man Arrested and Charged After Lengthy Standoff
A barricaded subject who was armed and engaged in a lengthy standoff with police has been arrested and charged with

Sea Bright Police Department Officer Arrested
A Sea Bright Police Officer has been arrested and charged with a series of crimes recently committed against an ex-girlfriend,

Manalapan Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Jan. 26, Mark Kelber, 45, of Manalapan, pled guilty before the

Burlington County Man Charged with Luring and Endangering
A Chatsworth man has been arrested and charged with seeking a sexual encounter with an underage girl, Monmouth County Prosecutor

Guard Charged with Providing Cell Phone to Inmate
A Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Police Officer assigned as a guard at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) has

17-Year-Old Dog Missing from Sea Bright
A Sea Bright family is desperately seeking the public’s assistance in locating their dog, Maggie, who has been missing for

Law Enforcement Officials Seek Public’s Assistance for Neptune Township Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
Law enforcement officials are requesting the community’s help from anyone who may have witnessed a fatal crash on Route 66

Local Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Marlboro Motor Vehicle Crash
A local man has been criminally charged in connection with a motor-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a young

Long Branch Man Indicted for October Shooting
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a three-count indictment against a Long Branch man in connection with a shooting

Historic Havens: Ivy Hill Farm at the Borden Homestead
This month, Historic Havens was invited into the lovely private home of Lawrence and Liz Lobaugh. It’s a quick turn

Police Ask for Assistance in Identifying Woman
The Old Bridge Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the female pictured here. She passed a bad

Middletown Partners with Bright Connections to Provide Free Tutoring to Students Impacted by COVID
Middletown Township will be providing free tutoring services in core subjects through the Next Generation Support Program for residents enrolled

Freehold Township Man Sentenced for 2017 Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Materials
A Freehold Township man was sentenced to a total of eight years in state prison in connection with the 2017

Road Improvements Along Navesink River Road in Middletown to Begin on Jan. 23
The Monmouth County Department of Public Works & Engineering will begin construction on roadway improvements along County Route 12A (Navesink

Local Man Charged with Numerous “Upskirting” Offenses Involving Juvenile Victims
A local man charged late last year with taking “upskirting” photos of two women in a Shrewsbury Borough supermarket has

Alligator Found Abandoned in Neptune
The Monmouth County SPCA is seeking information regarding a juvenile alligator that was found abandoned in a plastic container in

Howell Man Arrested for Shots Fired Incident
A Howell Township resident has been arrested and charged in connection with firing a handgun outside his girlfriend’s home early

Monmouth County Residents Arrested for Drug Possession and Prostitution
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Wall Township Police conducted an investigation at the Budget Inn Motel located on Hwy 35 in

Keansburg Man Convicted at Trial in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case
A Monmouth County jury has returned a guilty verdict against a Keansburg man for being in possession of large caches

Law Enforcement Seeking Community Assistance on 2019 Murder
Law-enforcement officials are requesting the public’s help in identifying the individuals responsible for a September 2019 murder in Neptune Township,

Rumson Police Release Information on Christmas Morning Incident
The Rumson Police Department has released information to clarify an incident that occurred Christmas morning. During the early hours of

Middletown Recreation to Host March Madness: Dribble, Dish and Swish Competition
Middletown Recreation is getting into the spirit of March Madness this year by hosting a basketball skills competition for all

Rumson-Fair Haven’s Julia Corsentino Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone
On March 4, 2022, in the final game of the 2022 season, Rumson-Fair Haven basketball star Julia Corsentino turned in

Four Rumson-Fair Haven Field Hockey Players Named to Shore Coaches Team
Four members of the RFH field hockey squad – Sylvie Notine, Maggie Usdan, Theresa Gettings and Amanda Gettings – were

Fair Haven Certified by Sustainable Jersey at Silver Level
Sustainable Jersey representatives announced that Fair Haven has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the silver

Rumson Garden Club’s Christmas Holiday Greens Workshop Delivers Cheer
Rumson Garden Club (RGC), a member club of Garden Club of America, held its 92nd annual Christmas Holiday Greens Workshop

Middletown South Staged ‘Then One Foggy Christmas Eve’ as Fall Offering
The Middletown High School South Southside Theatre Company presented an original play, “Then One Foggy Christmas Eve,” as its fall

Rumson-Fair Haven Tower Singers Bring Holiday Cheer
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Tower Singers, an extra-curricular singing group made up of students in grades nine through 12,

Wreaths Across America Honored at Thorne Middle School
On Dec. 15, Wreaths of Across America was honored at special ceremonies at the Thorne Middle School. The program was

Six Colts Neck Field Hockey Players Named to Shore Coaches Squad
Six members of the Colts Neck field hockey squad – Faith Hannwacker, Kylie Dawson, Sophia DeThomasis, Liriana Seferovic, Tori Henderson

Catch “There & Back: The Journey to Vietnam and Home” at New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum
The New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum recently unveiled a new exhibition, “There & Back: The Journey to Vietnam and Home,”

Holmdel’s Mia Leberknight Cast in National Singing and Dancing Tour
Holmdel’s Mia Leberknight was recently cast to perform as part of the nationwide tour “Hits! The Musical.” The show highlights

Colts Neck Postman Retires After 40 Years
To many, the morning of Nov. 1 was like any other. To Howell resident Jason Hiller, that morning was anything

Christine Wessels Named River Plaza School Teacher of the Year
Christine Wessels has been named River Plaza Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. She has been a member of the

RCDS Fourth Graders Put an Imaginative Twist on Greek Theater
The Rumson Country Day School auditorium often resembles the theaters of Ancient Greece, which brought together elements of music, myth

Perth Amboy Man Charged for Middletown Bank Robbery
A Middlesex County man has been arrested and criminally charged in connection with a bank robbery that took place in

One Fatality Reported in Aberdeen Apartment Fire
On Thursday, Jan. 5, shortly after 12:15 pm, members of the Aberdeen Township Police Department responded to the Tree Haven

Celebrate Upcoming Events at Congregation B’nai Israel
Congregation B’nai Israel wishes everyone a happy and healthy start to the new year! On Fridays, Feb. 3 and March

River Plaza School Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary
River Plaza Elementary School opened its doors Dec. 9, 1922. At 100 years, it is the oldest active school in

Salvation Army of Red Bank Organizes Community Christmas Festival
The Salvation Army of Red Bank hosted the 2023 “Wishing on a Star” Community Christmas Festival on Dec. 17. The

Choosing to be Eco-Friendly When Planning a Party
It’s time for The Journal’s annual Wedding and Special Occasion Guide, which means people are planning all kinds of parties,

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Celebrates the Holidays
On Dec. 8, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held its annual holiday luncheon

Colts Neck Volleyball Defends NJSIA Central Jersey Group III Title
With back-to-back Central Jersey championships, the Colts Neck girls’ volleyball team has arrived. “At this point, we feel we have

Saint John Vianney Girls’ Basketball Defeats Nationally Ranked Team in Season Debut
The Saint John Vianney girls’ basketball team launched its 2022-23 campaign at the Shore Games She Got Game Classic tournament.

Lincroft Acme Employee Ginny Swigel Retires
For 23 years, cashier Virginia “Ginny” Swigel has greeted customers with a smile at the Lincroft Acme market. Her friendly

Middletown North Girls’ Bowling Season Up in the Air
The challenge for the Middletown North girls’ bowling team is whether the 2022-23 season is a rebuilding or reloading one.

Four Saint John Vianney Field Hockey Players Named to Shore Coaches Squads
Four members of the Saint John Vianney field hockey squad – Katarina Villa, Fiona Drew, Olivia Militello and Taylor Schlein

Colts Neck Band Announces Concert Dates for 2022-23 Season
The Colts Neck Community Band is excited to announce its upcoming 21st season concert schedule. After being on hiatus for

RFH Footballers ‘Protect the Standard’ of Program
Before the season kicked off, the Rumson-Fair Haven football captains’ huddle had to decide on a slogan to put on