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

Middletown DAR to Mark Graves of all Revolutionary War Patriots
The Middletown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has begun its quest to identify and mark the

Colts Neck Field Hockey Enjoying Winning Season
The Colts Neck High School field hockey team should be heading into the postseason with high expectations. The squad has

Colts Neck Boys’ Soccer Coach Shifts Focus to Offense
It has been an unusual but highly enjoyable season for the Colts Neck High School boys’ soccer team. Not expected

The Outreach Mission of St. George’s by the River
The exquisite St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church in Rumson may be on the National Historic Registry, but it has an active

Middletown Library Recognizes Award Winners at Black & White Masquerade Gala
The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) recognized members of the community for their service and dedication to Middletown with four

Red Bank Man Charged for “Upskirting” Incident
A local man has been criminally charged with taking “upskirting” photos of at least two women in a local supermarket

St. Mary’s to Light up Memory Tree This Holiday Season
For the 15th year, St. Mary’s Parish in Colts Neck will honor a beautiful tradition in the form of a

RFH Field Hockey Goalie Amanda Gettings Hits Two Milestones in a Single Game
Veteran Rumson-Fair Haven field hockey goalie Amanda Gettings has been putting up some amazing stats over the past two years.
Middletown South Girls Cross Country Claims A-North Division Title
The Middletown High School South girls’ cross country team entered the 2022 campaign with a long history of success. An

Count Basie Center for the Arts Announces $20M Endowment Campaign Musician Charlie Puth Named Honorary Chair
The nonprofit Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced its $20 million “Forever For Everyone” endowment campaign. Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum

Shrewsbury Historical Society Celebrates at Autumn Harvest Party
After a two-year hiatus, on Oct. 23, friends old and new came out for the Shrewsbury Historical Society’s Autumn Harvest

Katarina Villa Breaks Saint John Vianney Field Hockey School Records
Katarina Villa has broken the Saint John Vianney field hockey scoring records for both goals scored (61) and points (145).

CILU Hosts Photographic Journey to Antarctica
Isolated by its remote location, freezing temperatures and the stormy Southern Ocean, Antarctica is a land of extremes. The continent

Country Christmas Event to Feature Stories, Music and More
The Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee (CNHPC) presents a Country Christmas at the Montrose School. Seasonal refreshments will be available,

Martha Mary Guild Welcomes ‘Julia Child’ to Fall Meeting
The Martha Mary Guild of St. Mary’s Parish in Colts Neck started the fall season on Sept. 14 with a

Rumson-Fair Haven Goalie Katie Walls Reaches Milestone
Rumson-Fair Haven soccer goalie Katie Walls has hit the 100-save single season milestone. She achieved the mark in a road

Middletown DAR to Mark the Graves of all Revolutionary War Patriots
The Middletown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has begun its quest to identify and mark the

Red Bank Regional Girls’ Tennis Team Captures Division Title
The Red Bank Regional High School girls’ tennis team completed a stellar season, winning the B North Division title and

Shrewsbury Gardeners Celebrate Season with Community Picnic
For the past 10 years, green thumbs from Shrewsbury have come together at the Shrewsbury Municipal Complex to grow and

Red Bank Regional High School Teacher Charged with Engaging in Sexual Relationship with Student
An English teacher at Red Bank Regional High School has been arrested and criminally charged with having a long-term sexual

RBC’s DeSousa Tops Field in County Cross Country Championship
For Red Bank Catholic’s Cate DeSousa, the Monmouth County Cross Country Championship meet was like a walk in the park.

Middletown South Field Hockey Goalie Leila Black Achieves Milestone
Middletown South goalkeeper Leila Black has reached the 100-career save milestone. The senior hit the mark in a road game

Middletown South Goalie Allie Greco Reaches 200-Save Milestone
The Middletown High School South girls’ soccer team has posted six shutouts in 12 games played this season. Goalie Allie

Library’s New History Video Examines Vince Lombardi, His Ties to Middletown
The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) has released a new history video about the life of Vince Lombardi and his

Red Bank Frosh Girls Cross Country Team Gains Two More Titles
To proclaim that the Red Bank Regional freshman girls’ cross country team is having a banner year may be an

Saint John Vianney Goalie Taylor Schlein Reaches Milestone
Veteran Saint John Vianney field hockey goalie Taylor Schlein has reached the 200-career saves milestone. The senior achieved the feat
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Names Phenomenal Women Under 40
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recently honored nine leaders at the Phenomenal Women Under 40 event. More than

Monmouth County Historical Association Holds 10th Annual Tavernfest
It’s always one of the most attended events of autumn and this Oct. 15, a sold-out crowd of 275 came

Shed Fire Contained in the Belford Section of Middletown Township
On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 5:14 am, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) was dispatched to a shed fire, reportedly

Former Monmouth Beach Contractor Sentenced to Two Years’ Probation
A Monmouth Beach man, who had previously been the owner of a residential construction company, has been sentenced to two

County Clerk Honors Winners of Archives and History Day High School Photography Contest
At the County Clerk’s 27th annual Archives and History Day on Oct. 1, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon honored

Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Breakfast with Santa
The Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 17

St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church Invites All to Christmas Sale
Discover unique holiday treasures Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 at the St. George’s second annual Canterbury Christmas Sale

Holiday Express Launches 30th Season
This month, Holiday Express is kicking off its 30th season of bringing music, gifts and joy to nearly 30,000 children

Gifts For the Gardener
America’s pandemic-inspired return to the garden has really taken root. The number of gardeners continues to grow, and there are

Annual Winterfest Coming to All Saints’ Memorial Church
All Saints’ Memorial Church (aka The Stone Church) is pleased to share this wonderful Winterfest annual community event again this

CBI Organizes Holiday Boutique and Chanukah Palooza
It’s time for fun at Congregation B’nai, and everyone is invited to enjoy! This Wednesday, Nov. 30, start your holiday

Cougars Relying on Linemen Ahead of Championship
Matt Ahearn, the head coach of the Colts Neck High School football team, has a simple formula for success. “You

Rumson-Fair Haven Girls Cross Country Claims New Balance Title
The Rumson-Fair Haven girls’ cross country team topped a field of 15 schools to claim the New Balance Shore Coaches

Garden Club of Fair Haven Cares for Fall Foliage
Members of the Garden Club of Fair Haven Town Planters Committee recently brought fall colors to the pots in their

Asbury Park Man Convicted at Trial of Sex Crimes Against Two Juveniles
A Monmouth County Jury has returned guilty verdicts against an Asbury Park man who sexually abused two juvenile siblings on

Little Free Pantry Comes to Kings Highway
Cub Scout Pack 122 along with the Middletown Reformed Church announced that the Pack’s Little Free Pantry has been installed

Red Bank Regional Football Team Makes a Turnaround from 0-2 Start
Red Bank Regional’s turnaround on the gridiron began on the practice field. When the Bucs started the season 0-2, Head

Monmouth Civic Chorus Kicks Off 2022-23 Season
Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau will lead the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus for an immersive, season-long journey through joy,

Lunch Break Welcomes Hundreds to Annual Fall Gala
On a beautiful Oct. 14 evening, more than 350 Lunch Break supporters and friends came together at the newly opened

Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Allaire Village
The Historic Village at Allaire will be organizing its annual spectacular Christmas time display. Beginning in early December, the village

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Holds Autumn Brunch
The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held an Autumn Brunch at the Trump National

ALERT: Road Closure in Middletown Due to Paving
Please be advised that Kings Highway East, between Stillwell Road and Portland Road, is scheduled to be repaved on Monday,

RFH Tower Players Present The Canterville Ghost
After a fantastic year of productions, the RFH Tower Players are back and walking through walls for this year’s fall

Local Yogi Presents Annual Headstands for Hunger Initiative
Monmouth County-based yoga enthusiast Vanessa Van Noy is committed to giving back to her community, so much so that each