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Library’s New History Video Examines Vince Lombardi, His Ties to Middletown
The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) has released a new history video about the life of Vince Lombardi and his

Red Bank Frosh Girls Cross Country Team Gains Two More Titles
To proclaim that the Red Bank Regional freshman girls’ cross country team is having a banner year may be an

Saint John Vianney Goalie Taylor Schlein Reaches Milestone
Veteran Saint John Vianney field hockey goalie Taylor Schlein has reached the 200-career saves milestone. The senior achieved the feat
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Names Phenomenal Women Under 40
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recently honored nine leaders at the Phenomenal Women Under 40 event. More than

Monmouth County Historical Association Holds 10th Annual Tavernfest
It’s always one of the most attended events of autumn and this Oct. 15, a sold-out crowd of 275 came

Shed Fire Contained in the Belford Section of Middletown Township
On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 5:14 am, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) was dispatched to a shed fire, reportedly

Former Monmouth Beach Contractor Sentenced to Two Years’ Probation
A Monmouth Beach man, who had previously been the owner of a residential construction company, has been sentenced to two

County Clerk Honors Winners of Archives and History Day High School Photography Contest
At the County Clerk’s 27th annual Archives and History Day on Oct. 1, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon honored

Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Breakfast with Santa
The Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 17

St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church Invites All to Christmas Sale
Discover unique holiday treasures Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 at the St. George’s second annual Canterbury Christmas Sale

Holiday Express Launches 30th Season
This month, Holiday Express is kicking off its 30th season of bringing music, gifts and joy to nearly 30,000 children

Gifts For the Gardener
America’s pandemic-inspired return to the garden has really taken root. The number of gardeners continues to grow, and there are

Annual Winterfest Coming to All Saints’ Memorial Church
All Saints’ Memorial Church (aka The Stone Church) is pleased to share this wonderful Winterfest annual community event again this

CBI Organizes Holiday Boutique and Chanukah Palooza
It’s time for fun at Congregation B’nai, and everyone is invited to enjoy! This Wednesday, Nov. 30, start your holiday

Cougars Relying on Linemen Ahead of Championship
Matt Ahearn, the head coach of the Colts Neck High School football team, has a simple formula for success. “You

Rumson-Fair Haven Girls Cross Country Claims New Balance Title
The Rumson-Fair Haven girls’ cross country team topped a field of 15 schools to claim the New Balance Shore Coaches

Garden Club of Fair Haven Cares for Fall Foliage
Members of the Garden Club of Fair Haven Town Planters Committee recently brought fall colors to the pots in their

Asbury Park Man Convicted at Trial of Sex Crimes Against Two Juveniles
A Monmouth County Jury has returned guilty verdicts against an Asbury Park man who sexually abused two juvenile siblings on

Little Free Pantry Comes to Kings Highway
Cub Scout Pack 122 along with the Middletown Reformed Church announced that the Pack’s Little Free Pantry has been installed

Red Bank Regional Football Team Makes a Turnaround from 0-2 Start
Red Bank Regional’s turnaround on the gridiron began on the practice field. When the Bucs started the season 0-2, Head

Monmouth Civic Chorus Kicks Off 2022-23 Season
Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau will lead the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus for an immersive, season-long journey through joy,

Lunch Break Welcomes Hundreds to Annual Fall Gala
On a beautiful Oct. 14 evening, more than 350 Lunch Break supporters and friends came together at the newly opened

Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Allaire Village
The Historic Village at Allaire will be organizing its annual spectacular Christmas time display. Beginning in early December, the village

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Holds Autumn Brunch
The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held an Autumn Brunch at the Trump National

ALERT: Road Closure in Middletown Due to Paving
Please be advised that Kings Highway East, between Stillwell Road and Portland Road, is scheduled to be repaved on Monday,

RFH Tower Players Present The Canterville Ghost
After a fantastic year of productions, the RFH Tower Players are back and walking through walls for this year’s fall

Local Yogi Presents Annual Headstands for Hunger Initiative
Monmouth County-based yoga enthusiast Vanessa Van Noy is committed to giving back to her community, so much so that each

Man Charged in Wall Township Arson Case
A Toms River man has been arrested and charged with setting ablaze a group of commercial vehicles belonging to a

Two Charged in Connection with Attempted Home Invasion
A pair of Virginia residents have been arrested and charged with conspiring to orchestrate an armed home invasion and robbery

Long Branch Man Charged for October Shooting in West Long Branch
A Long Branch man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that took place in West Long

Lakewood Man Indicted for Death by Auto and Assault by Auto
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Avrohom Pam, 20, of Lakewood, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting

Middletown North Boys’ Soccer Team Racking up Shutouts
The Middletown North’s boys’ soccer team has always been a “tough out.” Just ask any of the schools in the

Colts Neck Trail Riders Club Gathers for Hunter Pace
The Colts Neck Trail Riders Club (CNTRC) held its fourth hunter pace of the 2022 season at Bayonet Farms in

Boss Club Comes to Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft has just launched its new entrepreneur program in partnership with Boss Club USA. Seventh graders

Junior League of Monmouth County Hosts Holiday Market
The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) is hosting its third annual Holiday Market to benefit local women-owned and co-owned

Monmouth University Football Exceeding Expectations in New Conference
It hasn’t taken long for the Monmouth University football team to announce its arrival in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

Ocean Township Man Convicted at Trial of Murder, Arson
A Monmouth County Jury has returned guilty verdicts on nearly all charges against the local man who murdered a longtime

UPDATE: This Morning’s Traffic Due to Accident Caused by Hospital Patient Who Stole Vehicles
New details have emerged about this morning’s traffic on Routes 35 and 36 and accident investigation. The backup on the

Traffic Alert This Morning on Both Routes 35 and 36
The Hazlet Police Department reported that Route 35 between Union Avenue/Centerville Road and Laurel Avenue is shut down in both

Summonses Filed Against Owners of Dog Shot by Police, Body Cam Footage Released
A Keyport couple is facing charges after their dog acted in an aggressive manner toward a resident and prompted an
Early Voting Starts October 29
New Jersey’s early in-person voting for the 2022 General Election begins this Saturday. The early voting period runs from Saturday,
Dog Shot by Police in Keyport
On Saturday, Oct. 22 at approximately 5:41 pm, the Keyport Police Department received an emergency call about an aggressive animal
ALERT: Road Closure in Little Silver
On Monday, Oct. 24, the Monmouth County Highway Department will begin resurfacing Pinckney Road in its entirety from Broad Street
Long Branch Man Charged with Abandonment of Domesticated Animal
On Oct. 18, Tevon Gray, 29, of Long Branch, was charged by Ptl. Joseph Disko with Abandoning a Domesticated Animal
Mission Meow Launch Event
On Saturday, Oct. 15 Mission Meow held their launch event in Asbury Park benefiting Catsbury Park. The event was held at
Wall Township Couple Charged with Endangering After Toddler Overdose
A Wall Township couple has been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child after their toddler overdosed on suspected
Crews Respond to Apartment Fire in Middletown
At 8:33 am on Monday, Oct. 17, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) was dispatched to a kitchen fire at
Softball Coach Sentenced for Stealing Team Money
A Neptune Township man who coached a competitive youth softball team has been sentenced to five years’ probation after he
Car Theft, Accident Resulted in Bayshore Hospital Lockdown this Weekend
On Saturday, Oct. 15 at approximately 3:24 pm, Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel was placed on lockdown
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Aberdeen Township Under Investigation
A fatal collision involving an SUV and a dirt bike that took place in Aberdeen Township Friday night is under