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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

‘Silent Came the Monster’ Takes Readers into Thrilling Jersey Shore Past
Little Silver resident and New York Times bestselling author Amy Hill Hearth visited BookTowne in Manasquan on May 16 for

Monmouth County Library Highlights
Summer reading season begins, so grab some books and start crossing titles off your list. There are also tons of

High School Boys Wrap Up Track and Field Season
Christian Brothers Academy’s middle-distance runners stole the show at the Monmouth County Boys Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The Colts’

County Girls Break Records at Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The Rumson-Fair Haven express swept through the Monmouth County Girls Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The Bulldogs, flexing their sprinting

Holmdel Intervenes in Litigation Seeking to Build High Density Affordable Housing Along Holmdel’s Border with Middletown
At the direction of the Township Committee, on June 9, Holmdel filed a motion to intervene in litigation that seeks

Father Dies Trying to Rescue Daughter from Rip Current at NJ Beach
A man died while trying to rescue his daughter Friday at Avon Beach, according to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.

ALERT! Missing Child in Keansburg
The Keansburg Police Department is currently seeking the public’s assistance to help locate 13-year-old Jazleen DeJesus. Jazleen left her residence

Brookdale Softball Squad Heads into Nationals on Fire
During the course of a long softball season, a team’s offense – no matter how productive – will go through

Cheers to Summer in Monmouth County!
The Garden State produces some of the best grapes, grains, corn and wheat, so it’s no wonder New Jersey is

Tips to Reduce Food Waste
The season of picnics, barbecues, farm stands finds and day trip lunches is here – all great fun, but all

Holmdel Completes First French American Exchange Program
Holmdel’s first French American Exchange program ended in late April, leaving students, parents and teachers with some tears and a

Martha Mary Guild Contributes to 180 Turning Lives Around
The Martha Mary Guild of St. Mary’s Parish collects items for worthy organizations at each monthly meeting, and in April,

National Weather Service Issues Air Quality Alerts in the Area
The U.S. National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert due to the smoke and haze from wildfires in

Lara Brennan Among First in the Area to Play Collegiate Flag Football
Lara Brennan has become a pioneer and ambassador for flag football. At Middletown High School South, Brennan and some of

RBR Boys’ Lacrosse Team Heading into the Postseason Hot
There’s a sign on the Red Bank Regional lacrosse field with the letters TNT. For the RBR boys, TNT stands

Cup or Cone? Local Ice Cream Shops to Visit This Summer
Warmer weather approaching means different things for New Jersey residents – allergies, beach days, road trips, grilling, boating. One of
With School Ending, a New Chapter Waits to be Written
Senior year of high school is a famously bittersweet time for the parents of students – the final months before

Ranney School Announces Incoming Upper School Head
Following an extensive national search, Ranney School Head Dr. John Griffith announced the hiring of Ted Parker as the incoming

Tour the Manasquan Reservoir by Boat
Look for turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Monmouth

Area Athletes Compete Nationally at Penn Relays
It’s not the Penn Relays without Christian Brothers Academy’s track and field team making its presence felt, and 2023 was

CBA Baseball Team Going After Division Title
With depth and experience, the Christian Brothers Academy baseball team was poised to make noise this spring. “We knew we

‘She Shed’ Offering Feminine Care Products
The “She Shed” of the Bayshore Area is a resource for those in need to find feminine care products. On

MCCI Inmate Admits to Providing Drugs That Caused Fatal Overdose
An inmate at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) has admitted to providing a fellow inmate with the drugs that

Sea Bright is Story Locale for Fifth ‘King Claude’ Book
The beach at Sea Bright is the story locale for the latest King Claude book “King Claude at the Beach.”

Holmdel Police Arrest Man for Lewdness and Harassment at Old Navy
The individual pictured here was wanted for questioning in a number of lewdness complaints from several local businesses that were

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Celebrates at Spring Luncheon
On May 11, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held a spring luncheon at

RCDS Rummage Sale Returns for 51st Anniversary with Record-Breaking Year
The Rumson Country Day School’s Annual Whale of a Sale, popularly known as Rummage, returned from a pandemic hiatus this

Trail Riders Club Welcomes Local Author to Kick Off 2023 Season
Heather Wallace, Middletown’s award-winning author, kicked-off the Colts Neck Trail Riders Club’s (CNTRC) 2023 season. The CNTRC, which is focused

Holmdel and Middletown Students Graduate from Prestigious New Jersey STEM Program
Juhi Amin, Jue Gong, and Aleicia Zhu, of Holmdel, and Maya Mann, of Middletown, graduated from the Governor’s STEM Scholars,

Holmdel and Middletown Students Graduate from Prestigious New Jersey STEM Program
Juhi Amin, Jue Gong, and Aleicia Zhu, of Holmdel, and Maya Mann, of Middletown, graduated from the Governor’s STEM Scholars,

Law Enforcement Officers Honored by The 200 Club of Monmouth County with Valor Awards for Exceptional Bravery
27 Additional First Responders in Monmouth County Receive Merit Awards, Commendation Awards, and Certificates of Recognition The 200 Club of

Monmouth Crisis Intervention Training Named Program of the Year at Statewide Conference
When the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO), in conjunction with its mental health partners, launched its inaugural round of Crisis

Asbury Park Man Charged with Kidnapping, Luring 11-Year-Old
An Asbury Park man has been arrested and criminally charged with luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl off the street

Former Gymnastics Coach Charged with Sexual Crimes Against Three Athletes
An Ocean County man who had worked as a youth gymnastics coach in several locations across Monmouth County for approximately

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Freshwater Fishing Derby
Calling all anglers! The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its Freshwater Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday,

Couple That Abandoned Dog in Home Depot Identified
On Friday, May 26 at approximately 6:30 pm, two individuals abandoned a young, female Labrador Retriever in the parking lot

Holmdel Residence Burglarized Over the Holiday Weekend
The Holmdel Police Department reported that on Saturday, May 27 at 4:05 am, officers responded to a residence on Palmetto

Teen Charged in Connection with Freehold Township Fatal MVC
A teenager has been charged in connection with a motor-vehicle collision that claimed the life of two juveniles and injured

House Fire in the Port Monmouth Section of Middletown Township
On Thursday, May 25, at 2:42 pm, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) was dispatched to smoke issuing from the

Asbury Park Woman Admits Responsibility for Toddler’s Fatal Overdose
An Asbury Park woman has admitted to being responsible for the death of her 2-year-old son due to a drug

Man Charged for Practicing Law Without a License in Monmouth County
A Middlesex County man has been criminally charged with repeatedly practicing law in Monmouth County without a license, Monmouth County

ATTENTION TAYLOR SWIFT FANS: No Ticket, No Entry into MetLife Stadium Parking Lot
MetLife Stadium will host Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour on May 26, 27 and 28. The New Jersey State Police

Circle BMW to Host Memorial Day Sales Event to Benefit the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund
Circle BMW, the region’s premier BMW dealership, announced that it will make a charitable donation to the Lt. Dennis W.

Two Arrested in Vaping Investigation in Middletown
On May 23, Middletown Township Police arrested two subjects for illegal sales of vaping products to underage buyers. The arrests

Teacher Charged with Official Misconduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on May 23, Kyle Banner, 48, of Brick Township, was charged with