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Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.

Chris Lanzalotto Named Monmouth County Athletic Director of the Year
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School is proud to share that Chris Lanzalotto has been honored as the Shore Conference Monmouth

Middletown Township Committee Unanimously Votes to Protect Open Space from Development
At the June 5 Township Committee Meeting, the Middletown Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes the acquisition of

Red Bank Regional’s Paige Kelly Named Shore Conference Lacrosse Player of the Year
The Shore Coaches Lacrosse Coaches Association has named Red Bank Regional’s Paige Kelly the Shore Conference Co-Player of the Year

Brookdale Softball Finishes Season Sixth in the Nation
Looking back at Brookdale Community College’s softball season through the lens of an entire season, Head Coach Bo Scannapieco could

Holmdel Boys’ Tennis Team Wins Monmouth County Tournament
It takes a balanced lineup to succeed in tennis, and that has been a hallmark of the Holmdel boys’ tennis

Cougar Theatre Company’s Joshua Ricatti Honored with Basie Award
A capacity crowd of 1,500 attended the 18th annual Basie Awards ceremony on May 24 at the Count Basie Center

Colts Neck Seniors Take a Trip in May
Members of Colts Neck Seniors, Inc. boarded the bus on May 20 for a short trip to Manasquan. A wonderful

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional Unveils New Learning Commons
The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School administration and Board of Education celebrated the end of Phase 4, the final phase,

Middletown North Baseball Defends NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Championship
After winning the Group III state championship last spring, the Middletown High School North baseball team quickly turned the page.

Red Bank’s Dr. Rumage Named Monmouth County Superintendent of the Year
The Red Bank Borough Public Schools Board of Education is proud to announce that Dr. Jared J. Rumage, superintendent of

Locals Learn at Rally for the Two Rivers Eco-Fest
On Saturday, June 3, Clean Ocean Action (COA) and the Rumson Environmental Commission (REC) hosted their fifth annual Rally for

Park System to Host Summer Concerts in Thompson Park
Enjoy live music in a beautiful park setting this summer as the Monmouth County Park System presents a series of
Monmouth County Library Highlights
There are summer reading titles and free activities for the whole family, brought to you by the Monmouth County Libraries.

Soak up Summer at the Jersey Shore
Summers in New Jersey are special in many ways, between beaches, boardwalks, live music, and all the other activities and

Saint Leo the Great Sixth Grader Places Third in the National Essay Contest
Every year, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) sponsors a nationwide American History essay contest for fifth

Little Silver Celebrates 100th Anniversary this Saturday
Little Silver will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 24 (rain date Sunday, June 25) at the Little

NJ Supreme Court Restores Ruling in Keansburg Murder Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to restore the previously reversed conviction of a Keansburg man, Andreas Erazo,

NJ Attorney General Files Suit Against Local Boards of Ed for Transgender Policies
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today the filing of Division on Civil Rights (DCR) complaints challenging allegedly unlawful policies

ALERT: Part of West Front Street Closed for Utility Work
The Middletown Police put out an alert to the community today to avoid West Front Street in the area of

Middletown Township Committee Approves Funding to Improve Roller Hockey Rink at Normandy Park
At the Monday, June 19 regular meeting, the Middletown Township Committee unanimously approved to amend a $5.15 million bond ordinance that

NJ Transit Police Seek the Public’s Assistance in Cold Case
The New Jersey Transit Police Department – Detective Bureau is continuing an investigation into a cold case from June 15,

Active Shooter Drill to be Conducted This Friday
County law enforcement officials will partner with municipal first responders in Monmouth County’s Western Region to conduct an active shooter

Sign Up for Colts Neck’s Got Talent Contest
The Colts Neck Township Recreation Committee invites residents to show off their talent in the Colts Neck Sounds of Summer

Juneteenth Cookout in Asbury Park Celebrates Freedom and Community
Mercy Center, in collaboration with Mount Saint Mary’s University Jersey Shore Alumni Chapter, held a special Juneteenth Cookout in Asbury

Holmdel Police Searching for 13-Year-Old Suspect in Car Theft
On Saturday, June 17 at 4:20 am, a Holmdel police officer attempted to stop a stolen motor vehicle on Laurel

NJ Man Charged with Animal Cruelty
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on June 11, Jeffrey Finlay, 54, of Brick Township, was charged with

MISSING TEEN: Have You Seen Alexandria?
The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office recently posted an alert about a missing teenage girl from the area. The missing juvenile’s

Holmdel Students Commit to Collegiate Athletics
Holmdel High School student-athletes made their college choices official by signing Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic

SJV and Holmdel HS Theater Companies Receive Basie Nominations
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the nominations for the 18th annual Basie Awards. For Monmouth County

Colts Neck Lions Club Raises $13K on Derby Day
The Colts Neck Lions Club held its annual Derby Day Tasting Event on May 6. Members served beer, bourbon and

Rumson-Fair Haven Tower Players Honored with Basie Nominations
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the nominations for the 18th annual Basie Awards. For Monmouth County

RFH Student-Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Rumson-Fair Haven student-athletes made their college choices official by signing Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers

Middletown High School Theater Companies Receive Basie Nominations
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the nominations for the 18th annual Basie Awards. For Monmouth County

Middletown South’s Emma Buthorn Reaches Lacrosse Scoring Milestone
Middletown South’s Emma Buthorn has reached the 100-career goal milestone. The senior midfielder achieved the feat on April 21 during

Local High School Theater Companies Receive Basie Nominations
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the nominations for the 18th annual Basie Awards. For Monmouth County

Salvation Army Dance Academy Provides Classes for Children in Need
After pausing the program for a few years, the Dance Academy at the Salvation Army in Red Bank has been

HFEE Spring Gala Raises Money for Indian Hill Music Room
Awe-inspiring is the only way to describe how the Holmdel community showed up for the 2023 HFEE Spring Gala! The

Cougar Theatre Company Receives Basie Nominations
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the nominations for the 18th annual Basie Awards. For Monmouth County

The Journal Remembers Pauline Poyner
The Journal remembers Pauline Poyner – a pillar in the community, local real estate icon, loving wife, mother, grandmother and

Middletown Township Public Library Breaks Ground on Joyce P. Murphy Children’s Garden
The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Joyce P. Murphy Children’s Garden at the library

Community Comes Together to Create Little Silver’s First Municipal Rain Garden
Enabled by a grant received from the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), the Little Silver Environmental Commission built

Monmouth County Sheriff Hosts Human Trafficking Symposium
Some of the most terrifying and hidden crimes are those involving human trafficking. On May 8, Sheriff Shaun Golden hosted

Celebrate New Jersey Horse Month this June
New Jersey has an official state animal – the noble, beautiful, proud and strong horse. The horse was proclaimed the

Mosaic Animal Health Center to Hold Adoption Event at Open House
This Saturday, June 17, Mosaic Animal Health Center will be holding an Open House to celebrate its official Grand Opening.

Red Bank 5K to be Held This Weekend, Causing Road Closures
On Saturday, June 17, the Red Bank 5K will be held, causing road closures in the area. The Red Bank

Majestic Exteriors: Family-Owned and Female-Led Business Working Tirelessly for Clients
Q: Tell me a bit about the owners of Majestic Exteriors and why they decided to open this business. A:

Improving Indoor Air Quality this Summer
As summer begins, so does air conditioner season. Most retreat behind closed windows, making the quality of the indoor air

What Can Be Done About the Alarming Rise Among Teens in Disordered Eating?
As the warmer months approach, many teenage girls tend to encounter significant mood changes – fluctuations that leave parents puzzled

AAUW Holds Annual Bag of Books Sale
The time is here for a glass of iced tea and a great read – perfect timing for the AAUW

Picnic Picks in Monmouth County
As the weather warms up and we are drawn to the outdoors, there are so many different options to spend