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‘Trinity Hall: Origins’ Documentary Premieres at The Vogel
On Aug. 10, Trinity Hall hosted a premiere event for its new documentary “Trinity Hall: Origins” at The Vogel at

Associated Humane Society Presents Howl-O-Ween Bark Bash
Is your pooch a little angel or maybe a devil in disguise? Show the world your dog’s playful side at

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Celebrates 52 Years
On Sept. 14, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held the first meeting of

Middletown DAR Dedicates Five Revolutionary Grave Markers
Members of the Middletown Chapter of the NSDAR, a group of dedicated volunteers and descendants of the honored men’s families

Lunch Break’s Community Picnic Was a Grand Slam
With a crowd of more than 800, it was clear that Aug. 19 was a perfect day to enjoy the

Loss, Adoption and a Story of ‘Who Rescued Whom?’
It was a cold winter’s day in mid-March when I decided to go to the Monmouth County SPCA to find

Rumson-Fair Haven Field Hockey Starts Season with Four Wins
By Rumson-Fair Haven field hockey standards, last year’s 10-8 record was a significant disappointment. Early indicators suggest the program may

Keep Your Home and Yard Pet-Friendly
Pets are part of the family, so keeping them safe is a priority, but sometimes even the most devoted pet

Lincroft Resident Sean Sanpietro Achieves Eagle Scout Rank
The Eagle Scout is the highest attainable rank in the Boys Scouts of America program. Only six percent of scouts

Understanding Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why Do We Wear Pink?
October is often characterized by two themes: Halloween and hot pink. Although the color pink is bright and can appear

State Of Mental Health Services in Monmouth County Panel Meets
Addressing mental health services countywide is an important issue. Whether you’re a parent, family member, coworker or concerned citizen, each

Hundreds Turn Out for CNBA Annual Polo Classic
The Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) welcomed more than 500 fans to the Annual Polo Classic, held Sept. 17 on

Middletown South Field Hockey Dominates Opponents During Win Streak
In the course of an early season three-game win streak, the Middletown South field hockey team has produced three shutouts

Family of Four Found Dead During Welfare Check
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Eamon Blanchard of the Plainsboro Police Department announced today that a Homicide is

Teaching Responsibility Through Pet Ownership
It’s a cry that goes out in most every home – “Can we get a pet?” Living with pets can

Colts Neck Field Hockey Vindicates Coach’s Confidence
Eight starting seniors graduated from the 2022 Colts Neck field hockey squad, and the Cougars faced a challenge to rebuild

SJV Gymnastics Has the ‘Unbelievable Luxury’ of Depth
There are many reasons for the “very high expectations” that Head Coach Tracie Vaz has for the Saint John Vianney

Middletown South Boys Soccer: ‘A Team that Can Do Damage’
The Middletown High School South boys’ soccer team isn’t confined to just one style of play, although the Eagles do

Overdose Awareness Walk Draws Record Attendance
The Tigger Stavola Foundation (TSF), dedicated to drug prevention through education, held its fourth annual Overdose Awareness Day Walk in

Multiple Swimmers Rescued from the Rough Surf in Spring Lake
On Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 2:48 pm, the Spring Lake Police Department dispatch center received a call for swimmers in

Spotlight on the Law Offices of Paone, Zaleski & Murphy Family Law Firm
John P. Paone, Jr. is a diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the

Little Silver Environmental Day Celebrated this October
The Little Silver Environmental Commission presents Little Silver Environmental Day on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 am to noon. The

All American Subaru Hosts Pet-A-Palooza Adoption Event
October is Subaru Loves Pets Month, and each year, All American Subaru holds its annual Pet-A-Palooza adoption event. On Saturday,

Former Youth Tennis Pro Convicted for Sexual Crimes Against Student
A Monmouth County jury has convicted a former youth tennis instructor of numerous sexual crimes committed against a student over

Holiday Express Raises $250K During Sunset Benefit Clambake
On Sept. 10, more than 350 Holiday Express supporters spent an evening under the tent at McLoone’s Pier House in

Shore Conference Tournament Adopts Round-Robin Pool Play Format
Shore Conference soccer has caught World Cup fever. This fall, the conference changed its format for the Shore Conference Tournament

Masquerade Ball to Benefit Bluemont Equine Rescue and Sanctuary
A masquerade ball benefitting a local animal sanctuary will be held Friday, Oct. 27 from 7:30 to 11 pm. The

Piotrowski Brothers Find Their Passion in Track and Field
Holmdel’s Max Piotrowski had quite a summer for himself. The 10-year-old, who just started competing in track and field this

Red Bank Catholic Girls Soccer Deliver First Win to New Coach
First-year Head Coach George Black may have been experiencing some apprehension going into his first game at the helm of

Rob Napolitano Competes at World Track and Field Championships
It’s just another race. That was biggest lesson Rob Napolitano took away from the World Track and Field Championships held

Middletown Animal Control Holding Free Rabies Clinic
Middletown Animal Control is hosting a free dog rabies clinic on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8:30 to 9:15 am at

Middletown Animal Control Holding Free Rabies Clinic
Middletown Animal Control is hosting a free dog rabies clinic on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8:30 to 9:15 am at

Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Announces Howl-O-Ween Family Fest
Dogs and dog lovers are invited to Marty’s Place’s Howl-O-Ween Family Fest, a dog- and family-friendly fall festival to benefit

Colts Neck BSA Troop 290 Embarks on Camping Trip
Colts Neck BSA Troop 290 wrapped up a successful camping trip on Sept. 10. Lead Scout Drew Taeschler refused to

Ry Beausoleil Constructs Gaga Pit at Knollwood School
Ry Beausoleil, a 17-year-old Boy Scout working on his Eagle Project, constructed a gaga pit at Knollwood School this summer.

New RBR Soccer Coach Optimistic About Team
You might say that Dave Santos is a soccer lifer. He stepped away from coaching last year, the first time

Stephy’s Place: Support Center for Grief and Loss Hosts Sixth Annual Mourning Walk
As the run rose over the Atlantic Ocean on the morning of Sept. 10, Stephy’s Place: Support Center for Grief

Holmdel Football Playing with a ‘Chip on Their Shoulder’
With wins in their first two games, the Holmdel High School football team could put the 2022 season in the

Families Building Bonds Through the Colts Neck Trail Riders Club
The Colts Neck Trail Riders Club (CNTRC) members are horse enthusiasts who enjoy horseback riding. In addition to the preservation

NJ Transit Train Hits Vehicle Just South of Long Branch
A NJ Transit commuter train, which left Bay Head at 5:17 am this morning and was due to arrive at

Asbury Park Man Convicted at Trial for Home Invasion, Sexual Assault
A Monmouth County Jury has returned convictions against an Asbury Park man who a little more than two years ago

Monmouth County Library Highlights
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 am The BeneFITS of Walking Rachel Tansey will discuss the health benefits of walking, getting

Brookdale Women’s Soccer Team Pushing for Regional Title
New year, same goals. Even with a big turnover from the 2022 team that fell in the Region 19 finals,

Long Branch Man Accused of Assaulting His Infant Daughter is Extradited Back to NJ
A Long Branch man accused of severely injuring his own infant daughter while physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend last month has

Asbury Park Man Charged with Attempted Murder
An Asbury Park man has been arrested and charged in connection with a nonfatal shooting that took place last month,

ALERT: Emergency Road Closure in Holmdel
The Holmdel Police Department announced recently that Holmdel Road is closed between North Beers Street and Bethany Road for a

Freehold Man Charged with Impersonating an Officer, Robbery
A Borough man has been arrested and charged in connection with two separate incidents, including impersonating a police officer, Monmouth

Howell Crash Results in One Fatality
A two-vehicle crash in Howell in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 24 has resulted in one fatality, Monmouth

Clean Ocean Action Surf Open Rescheduled
Clean Ocean Action’s sixth annual Surf Open has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 due to inclement weather expected this

Middletown Day Festival Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
Due to the anticipated bad weather this weekend, Middletown Day is postponed from Saturday, Sept. 23 to Saturday, Oct. 14.