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Monmouth County Retired Educators Association Meets in December
The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association is pleased to announce its next meeting/luncheon will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at

St. George’s by the River to Host Canterbury Christmas Sale
St. George’s by the River will host its third annual Canterbury Christmas Sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 am

Health Corner: November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, shedding light on a progressive disease that causes memory loss in older adults. With

Charlie’s of Lincroft Celebrates the Holidays with Special Events
Charlie’s of Lincroft is celebrating the holidays with special events this December. On Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 am to

School Bus Crashes into Howell Home
A school bus crashed into a home in Howell this morning around 7:30, as first reported by News12 New Jersey.

Monmouth County Cross Country Championships Inspires Personal, Course Records
The Monmouth County Cross Country Championships were a promising sign of things to come for the Colts Neck High School

Local Titles for the Reader on your Gift List
There is so much talent right in our own backyards. If you’ve got a bookworm on your holiday gift list,

Colts Neck Grad Leading Brookdale Men’s Soccer Team in Quest to National Championship
Jairo Chira’s penchant for scoring goals helped change Colts Neck High School boys’ soccer. Colts Neck Head Coach Art Collier

Monmouth County Library Highlights
Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 4 pm – 12 Day Holiday Countdown Challenge Organizing humorist Jamie Novak reveals her 12 days

Rick Geffken Receives Archives and History Day 2023 Jane G. Clayton Award
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce that Rick Geffken is the winner of the 2023 Jane

Christian Brothers Academy Soccer Looking to Defend State Title
With the postseason looming, the Christian Brothers Academy boys’ soccer team looks ready to defend its state championship. The Colts

Arm Candy for a Cause to Benefit JAR of Hope
This holiday season, check names off your list while giving back to those most in need. Mother-daughter duo Catherine and

CBI’s Holiday Boutique and Chanukah Palooza
Congregation B’nai Israel wishes everyone a happy start to the holiday season! There’s no better way to get into the

Shop at Faherty and Support Christian Brothers Academy this Wednesday
One local store is teaming up with Christian Brothers Academy to give back to the school community. All are invited

Help Spread Some Cheer This Holiday Season
Middletown Township is pleased to present the Holiday Helpers Program to support Middletown families in need this season. As part

New Brunswick Man Arrested in Connection to Sexual Harassment
The New Brunswick Police Department and Kenneth Cop, chief of the Rutgers University Police Department, announced today that a New

Trinity Hall Field Hockey Enjoys Turnaround Season
Last year, the Trinity Hall field hockey squad posted a 3-8-1 record and finished next to last in their division.

Man Arrested in Connection with the Stabbing Death of his Parents
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain announced that on Nov. 2, Michael

Prostitution Arrests Made at Golden Star Spa in Oakhurst
The Ocean Township Police Department recently received information about illegal activity at the Golden Star Spa located on Route 35

Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County Celebrates 73 Years of Pro Bono Work
The Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County’s annual event, held at Bar Anticipation on Sept. 22, combined fundraising and fun

Brookdale Secures Best Community College In New Jersey
Brookdale Community College secures its position as the Best Community College in New Jersey, according to the 2024 Best Colleges

Trinity Hall Soccer Goalie Venezia Eclipses Two Milestones in Single Game
Trinity Hall goalie Emily Venezia reached the single season 100-save and career 200-save milestones on the same afternoon. The feat

Rabid Raccoon Captured in the Middletown Area
The Middletown Township Animal Control Division responded to a call for a sick raccoon on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The animal

Red Bank Invites You to Enter the ‘Show Off Your City’ Photo Contest
The NJ State League of Municipalities is hosting a photo contest. Municipalities are invited to send photos of their tourist

Colts Neck to Celebrate Joe Klecko Day
Colts Neck Township and the Colts Neck Sports Foundation are celebrating one of their own! Come out this Saturday, Nov.

Jackson Township Teacher Arrested on Multiple Charges
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz announced that on Oct. 25, Andrew Fantasia,

Man’s Body Washes Up in Keyport
The Keyport Police Department announced yesterday that they recovered the body of an adult male that washed up near American

Middletown Township Firehouses Host Trick-or-Treating This Halloween
Middletown Township Fire Department is made up of 11 individual Fire Companies, and together they: Serve & protect the Township’s

Enjoy the Halloween Hullabaloo in Middletown
Come to the Halloween Hullabaloo this Friday! This evening of fun, presented by Middletown Recreation, Middletown Arts Center and the

Hazlet Police Help Subject Threatening Suicide
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Hazlet Police Department responded to a residence in West Keansburg for a mental health welfare

Law Enforcement Seeking Public’s Assistance with 2016 Neptune Township Fatal Shooting
Law enforcement officials are looking for anyone with information regarding who may have been responsible for the death of a

Bethany Road Closed at Railroad Crossing Due to Motor Vehicle Accident
The Hazlet Township Police Department are reporting a motor vehicle accident at the NJ Transit railroad crossing at Bethany Road.

Police Search for Missing Kayaker Out of Keyport
The Keyport Police Department received a report yesterday, Oct. 23 at approximately 6 pm that a kayaker who went fishing

Police Searching for Suspect in Package Theft Case
On Friday, Oct. 20, a package was stolen from a residence in the Holmdel area, authorities said. The Holmdel Police

Deceased Whale Found Floating in Leonardo State Marina in Middletown
On Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 2:45 pm, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) received a call reporting a whale carcass

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Gun and Drug Arrest
A motor vehicle stop made by Wall Township Police Department on Thursday, Oct. 19, leads to the arrest of three

Renowned Street Artist Mr. Doodle Paints Mesmerizing Mural in Aberdeen
On Sunday, October 9, the walls of Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Aberdeen, NJ, bore witness to a remarkable transformation

Enjoy a Fun Night at the Lincroft Fire House
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lincroft Fire Company is sponsoring a fundraiser called “Fun Night at the Fire House” to

Wall Township Man Sentenced for Role in Fatal Collision
A Wall Township man has been sentenced to four and a half years in state prison for being responsible for

Enjoy ‘A Night On The Town’ This November
All are invited to enjoy “A Night On The Town,” performed by the New Jersey Ballet on Saturday, Nov. 4

Keansburg Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case
A Keansburg man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for being in possession of large caches of

Middletown Day Postponed Again for Inclement Weather
Due to the anticipated bad weather this weekend, Middletown Day is postponed from Saturday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 22.

Victims of Fatal Car Crash Identified
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced that the victims who perished in the motor vehicle crash that occurred

Montclair Film Festival to Present Three New Films at Basie Center Cinemas
For the first time ever, the Montclair Film Festival will extend its reach into central New Jersey with the presentation

Ghost Tour of the Allen House
It’s back! For the second year, the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) welcomes the brave to participate in the Ghost

Halloween Event to Feature Hayrides, Pumpkin Picking and More
The Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee will be hosting a night of Halloween fun on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 5

Car Crash on Route 35 Requires Extrication of Occupants
On Saturday, Oct. 7 at approximately 6:45 pm, the Wall Township Police Department responded to the area of Route 35

Enjoy Movie Night Outdoors in Red Bank
Red Bank Parks and Recreation along with Red Bank RiverCenter invite you to join them Friday, Oct. 13 to watch

Lunch Break Seeks Donations this Fall
You can welcome fall and winter by giving your closets a spruce up and helping out someone in need at

Meet Winston: The Furry Friend Working with Holiday Express
Having a pet in the office can do a lot to make work a little better. Just ask the team