Holmdel
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Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.
Holmdel Wrestlers Claim Buc Classic Titles
Three Holmdel wrestlers – AJ Todisco, John Steele and Luke DuPont – claimed individual titles at the Buc Classic Tournament.
Holmdel Township Receives Grant for Pedestrian Bikeway
Holmdel Township has received a $114,000 Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant for the Pedestrian and Bikeway Plan Project, Township
Middletown Historical Society Creates Online Access for High School Yearbooks
The Middletown Township Historical Society has made more than 20 yearbooks and student publications of Middletown Township High School available
Clean Ocean Action Looking for Study Volunteers
Clean Ocean Action is participating in a new program to monitor the impacts of road salt in local waterways. They
Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Flag Dropbox
Sheriff Shaun Golden is proud to unveil the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Flag Dropbox recently installed for residents to dispose
Attempted Murder Charges Stem from Road Rage Incident in Ocean Township
On Jan. 14 at approximately 11 pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Sunset Avenue near Wickapecko Drive in
Rumson Garden Club to Offer Memorial Scholarship
Rumson Garden Club, a member of the Garden Club of America, announced that it will offer a new scholarship in
Middletown South Wrestlers Claim Walter Woods Tournament Titles
Six Middletown High School South wrestlers – Jack Zaleski, Robert Generelli, David Hussey, Jack Reiter, Jack Willi and Dante Miranda
Clarks Landing Yacht Club Fostering Relationships Beyond a Wedding Day
Planning a wedding can be a daunting task – one that is stressful, beautiful, time-consuming and oh so exciting. When
CILU Hosts ‘The Flourishing Path’ Virtual Lecture
Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) is excited to host a virtual presentation by John D. Liu titled “The Flourishing
RFH Boys’ Basketball Team ‘Playing Hard and Battling’
Don’t look for any excuses from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys’ basketball coach Chris Champeau – not that the
Middletown High School North Students Partner with Tree-Plenish to Plant Saplings
Student-led nonprofit Tree-Plenish partnered with more than 450 schools, including Middletown High School North, to help build sustainable communities through
Shrewsbury Garden Club Beats the Winter Blues
It takes a little more than the winter’s cold to deter local gardeners. They just turn their attention indoors where
Improvements Coming to Low-Overhead Laurel Avenue Bridge
Holmdel Township has been notified by the Monmouth County Engineering Division that new, upgraded signage for the low-overhead NJ Transit
Local Talents to Appear in the Garden State Film Festival
Twenty years and going strong! The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), New Jersey’s premier independent film festival, returns for its
Winter Fun at Monmouth County Parks
Enjoy winter activities at Monmouth County Parks! Below are some updates to be aware of before planning your day out.
Parent Workshop to Help Children Struggling Due to Increased Isolation
The Highlands Recreation Department will be hosting the Highlands/Atlantic Highlands Municipal Alliance on Monday, March 21 at 7 pm for
Red Bank Wrestlers Ruland and Stolfa Claim Tournament Titles
Red Bank Regional High School wrestlers Kevin Ruland and Phil Stolfa captured weight class championships at the annual Gator Tournament.
EMACC Announces Spinnaker Awards Winners
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) has announced the winners of this year’s prestigious Spinnaker Awards. Being selected
Saint John Vianney’s Dan Shallcross Talks Time on the Ice
Saint John Vianney goalie Dan Shallcross has two goals for the 2021-22 ice hockey season: “wins and bring my save
New Jersey American Water to Invest $2.5 million in Middletown Infrastructure
New Jersey American Water announced yesterday that it will replace approximately 9,820 feet of aging water main in the Port Monmouth
Female Driver Dies in Marlboro Motor Vehicle Collision
Law enforcement officials are looking for any witnesses to a motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a female
Lilly Shapiro Competes in Prestigious Indoor Track Events This Winter
Lilly Shapiro’s exceptional year recently became even more memorial. Colts Neck High School’s record-setting distance runner was invited to compete
RFH Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Three Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School football players made their college choices official by signing Letters of Intent to continue
Thompson Wrestling Starts Season with Six Wins
The Thompson Middle School wrestling squad seems to be on track for a banner year. The team has logged six
Little Silver Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Donates to Memorial Scholarship
On Dec. 20, the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (LSVFC) generously donated $16,326 to the Brookdale Community College
Special Judge Announced for Girl Scouts TopCookie Contest
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have launched the 2022 cookie season as well as the third annual TopCookie Dessert
Holmdel Police Arrest Second Suspect Involved in Attempted Vehicle Thefts
On Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7:47 pm, Holmdel police officers responded to the area of Freemont Lane for a report
Monmouth County Historical Association’s Historically Speaking Lecture Series Explores Irish History
On Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm, the Monmouth County Historical Association will hold a free virtual event titled “Just
Middletown Township Announces New Program to Provide Academic and Emotional Support to Students
During the pandemic, students, teachers and parents had to adjust to the virtual classroom setting. It became evident that many
Law Enforcement Career Event to be Held This March
The Monmouth County Police Chief’s Association is holding a Career Event on Tuesday, March 8, from 4 to 9 pm
Wall Township Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter of Baby Girl
Austin Meli, a 23-year-old Wall Twp. resident pled guilty today, February 10, 2022 to Aggravated Manslaughter for the death of
RBC Girls’ Basketball Team Takes WOBM Tournament Championship
The Red Bank Catholic girls’ basketball team captured the 37th annual WOBM Christmas Classic championship via a resounding 55-36 victory
Meet Fashion Designer Elie Tahari at the Garden State Film Festival
For more than 40 years, Elie Tahari has been a leading name in the world of luxury fashion. His international
New Monmouth County Library Commission Chair Named
Atlantic Highlands Councilman Brian Boms, a member of the Monmouth County Library Commission for two years, was unanimously named chairman
Historical Society Presents Rotating Fashion Exhibits
Located a short ride to the north is Morris County Historical Society (MCHS). Founded in 1946 and located at Acorn
Monmouth County Dad to Climb Mount Everest, Raising Funds for Children with Deadly Disease
Many charitable foundations can’t hold fundraising events because of COVID-19. So Jim Raffone, Monmouth County resident and CEO/founder of JAR
Ocean Township Man Pleads Guilty to Endangerment, Obscenity to a Minor
An Ocean Township man pled guilty for his role in a 2019 luring and endangerment case, announced Acting Monmouth County
Freehold Man Pleads to Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Freehold man pled guilty to his role in the distribution of child sexual abuse materials in 2019, announced Acting
Attempted Vehicle Thefts Reported in Holmdel
According to the Holmdel Police Department, there have been multiple reports of attempted vehicle thefts in the Holmdel area. Around
Bradley Beach Man Indicted for Attempted Sex Solicitation with Minor
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a five count indictment against a Bradley Beach man for attempting to pay
Former Long Branch Elementary Teacher Indicted for Sexual Abuse of Four Students
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an eight-count indictment against a former Long Branch elementary-school teacher for allegedly sexually
Holmdel Scouts Work Toward Earning Eagle Rank by Completing Dog Park Structures
In January 2021, preparations were in high gear for the construction of Holmdel Township’s Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park (Alex’s
Colts Neck Cheerleading Team Celebrates Road to Nationals
Saying that the Colts Neck Cougars D12 Competition Cheerleading team had a season to remember is an understatement. Returning to
February at the Oceanic Free Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) wishes everyone a happy Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Black History Month. These cold days
Ranney Junior, Little Silver Resident Commits to Play Collegiate Baseball
Ranney School junior Marcello Mastroianni, a left-handed pitcher, will further his athletic career as a student-athlete at Georgetown University. “I
How Are Your Feathered Friends This Winter?
In April, Audubon reported that in the Washington, D.C. area, many birds displayed strange symptoms like swollen eyes, heavily crusted
Saint John Vianney Ice Hockey Team Focuses on State Championship
The Saint John Vianney High School ice hockey team has a full plate. Head Coach Mick Messemer remarked that Lancers
‘Asbury Park’s Got Talent’ Contest Looking for Contestants
“Asbury Park’s Got Talent” is now accepting contestants for the 2022 season. Contest officials will be hosting their first audition
Martha Mary Guild Collecting for Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary
Imagine being abandoned simply because you’re older. That’s what happened to Rex, a 14-year-old Pekingese from New York City, whose