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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.

Middletown Woman Arrested for DWI Following Crash
On Sept.15, at approximately 9:15 pm, Middletown Township Police Officers were conducting a motor vehicle stop on State Route 35

ALERT: Route 35 Closed in Ocean Township Due to Vehicle Accident
The Ocean Township Police Department have closed part of Route 35 South this morning due to a vehicle accident in

5K to be Held at Middletown North in Honor of Luca lacono
The second annual Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk will be held at Middletown High School North on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Geeta Brana Recognized by NJBIZ – Best 50 Women in Business
Geeta K. Brana, founder of Geeta Brana Wealth, a premiere Wealth Management Services firm for women and founder of W.H.E.E.L.

ALERT: Car Thefts Reported in Fair Haven
Fair Haven Chief of Police Joseph McGovern has reported that last night, Sept. 19, two cars were stolen from a

Colts Neck Community Church Presents Fall Fest
Start off the fall with spirit and fellowship at the Colts Neck Community Church Fall Fest. This free, family-friendly event

Holmdel Police Investigating Home Break-in
The Holmdel Police Department is currently investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Hixon Terrace on Friday, Sept. 15. The

Woman Charged in Connection with the Overdose Death of Her 11-Month-Old Daughter
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Michael J. Biennas of the Monroe Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 12

Meet Dr. Daniel Manfra: Fair Haven Psychiatrist
Reaching the decision to contact a psychiatrist may take time. It is quite a vulnerable decision, and an important investment

Upcycle Your Halloween Costume During the Park System’s Costume Swap
Upcyle your gently used kids’, adults’ and pet costumes for a spooktacular new-to-you ensemble during the Monmouth County Park System’s

Don’t Miss Out on Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week
The Monmouth County Board of Commissioners and the Division of Economic Development is excited to host the second Grown in

Fugitive Arrested, Charged for Shooting Incident in Neptune City
A fugitive responsible for a shooting incident that took place in Neptune City earlier this year has been located and

Search for Remaining Suspects in Holmdel Halted
The Holmdel Police Department have halted the search for the two remaining suspects involved in the crash of a stolen

Holmdel Police Searching for Suspects who Fled Vehicle Crash this Morning
The Holmdel Police Department reported that today at 2:07 am, an officer observed a silver BMW exit the Garden State

Law Enforcement Seeks Public’s Help in 2021 Sexual Assault Case
Law enforcement officials are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the individual responsible for a 2021 sexual assault that occurred

Power Outage in Holmdel Affecting Traffic
Holmdel Police are warning drivers this morning that the traffic light is out at Route 520 and Holmdel Road, due

Rumson Garden Club Awards Catherine B. Gonska Memorial Scholarship
At its 2023 Annual Meeting at the Rumson Country Club Riverhouse, the Rumson Garden Club, a member club of the

Q&A with Dr. Kristine Montekio of Mosaic Animal Health Center Fair Haven
Q: Tell me about your path to veterinary medicine and becoming a veterinarian. A: I have always loved animals and

Garden Club of Fair Haven Looks Ahead to Fall Events
The Garden Club of Fair Haven is looking forward to another year of fun and informative programs. The club meets

Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk Returns Oct. 15
On Sunday, Oct. 15, the day before World Food Day, hundreds will gather to participate in the 43rd annual Red

Red Bank Catholic Student to Display Family Art Collection for Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Red Bank Catholic senior Madeleine Carpenter has curated an Ecuadorian art exhibit to

County Basie Center, Bank of America Recognize Project Write Now with Gift
The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Bank of America (BofA) have announced the next area nonprofit to be

Garden State Film Festival Accepting Entries Now
Calling all filmmakers, actors, musicians, composers and screenwriters. The 22nd annual Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is open until Wednesday,