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During Scrimmage Season, Brookdale Athletics Will Be ‘Intense as Always’
With less than 20 percent of its member schools opting in for the adjusted spring semester 2021 athletic season, the
Historic Village at Allaire Offering Virtual School Tours
Recognizing today’s environment and being sensitive to the needs of school children, the Historic Village at Allaire, for the first
Several House Pets Perish in North Middletown Structure Fire
At 10:03 am on Wednesday, March 10, the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure reported by
Easterseals NJ Helping New Jerseyans with Disabilities Get to the Other Side of Adversity
Easterseals New Jersey, the largest disability services not-for-profit in New Jersey, has launched a significant statewide campaign determined to knock
Holmdel Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Route 35 Vehicle Accident
Holmdel Township police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Route 35
Elderly Matawan Woman In Critical Condition After Hit And Run, Investigators Seek Public’s Help
Investigators are seeking assistance from the public to help determine the details of a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision Tuesday evening
New General Store Opens in Lincroft
Lincroft has welcomed coffee shop, Almost Home General, located at 276 Sunnyside Rd. The new shop is across the street
Gov. Murphy Increases Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Limits
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that some businesses can now operate with 50 percent indoor capacity beginning Friday, March 19.
CILU to Host Virtual Meeting Featuring The Doodle Dude
Looking for a bit of Friday night fun without leaving your house? Ready to see old friends and meet some
Asbury Park Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Stabbing Outside High School
An Asbury Park man has been arrested and charged for his role in the stabbing of two victims, announced Monmouth
RFH Senior to Represent New Jersey at 2021 Virtual Arts Action Summit
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School is proud to announce that Senior Alexandra Fratto – a star on the stage, in

Garden State Film Festival Returns for 19th Year with Hybrid Approach
When the 19th annual Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival returns this March 23 to
Middletown High School South Senior Wins NSDAR Good Citizen Award
The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter NSDAR, a chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, announced that Middletown High School South senior
Millville Man Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Woman in Toms River Hotel
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitchell Little have announced that on March 3,
Kings Highway Closed for Utility Work, Detour in Place
Today, March 9 from 9:30 am to 3 pm, Kings Highway in Middletown is closed for utility work from New
North Plainfield Man Suffers Serious Injuries After Falling Off Roof at Construction Site
On Monday, March 8, at approximately 11:36 am, Marlboro Township Police Department received a 911 call stating a worker had
Scholarship for Middletown High School North and South Seniors
Newman Springs Dental Care is offering two $500 scholarships for Middletown High School North and South graduating seniors planning a
Events at Congregation B’nai Israel of Rumson
Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) wishes everyone a bright start to spring and a joyful Passover. They also welcome you to
Rumson-Fair Haven Girls Basketball Starts Season with Wins
The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls’ basketball team started the season with a pair of wins over Ridge Road
Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Worth Nearly $300K Sold at Neptune Wawa
A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold at Wawa at 1344 Corlies Ave. in Neptune. The ticket is worth
Monmouth County Police Searching for 12-Year-Old Runaway
UPDATE: The New Jersey State Police said Natalee Perez has been located safely. The Freehold Township Police Department and Monmouth
Eatontown Man Succumbs to Injuries After Single-Car Crash
At approximately 10:21 pm on Saturday, March 6, Ocean Township Police were called to Route 18 near Deal Road for
RFH Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Nine Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School student-athletes made their college choices official on Feb. 3 by signing Letters of Intent
The Guild of Creative Art Announces Winners of Virtual Exhibit
The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury hosted a virtual exhibit this February. The winners of the Edgy Show were
Middletown Schools Planning to Extend In-Person School Day
The Middletown School District is working to fully implement Phase 6 of its Restart and Recovery Plan. The district is
Highlands Man Charged For Illegal Dumping in Newark
Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reported the arrest of John Clarke, 32, of Highlands, for an incident of
County Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Asbury Park
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners held a press conference today to announce the launch of a vaccine scheduling
New Store Coming to Manasquan, Occupying Location of Pier 1 Imports
A Dollar Tree is set to take over the location of the former Pier 1 Imports in Manasquan. The store
Man Takes 4x4x48 Challenge This Weekend in Honor of Children Lost to SUDC
In 2017, healthy Vienna Carly Savino tragically died at the age of 2. She fell asleep while watching TV in
Incorporating Environmentally Friendly Habits Into Your Everyday Life
I have been an avid recycler for many years, yet convincing my own family to change recycling behavior has been
Experts Give Tips to Prepare Children Emotionally for Attending Camp
Attending camp has so many positive psychological and emotional benefits, yet this summer, for some campers, there may also be
Middletown South’s Bill Clifton Honored as National Coach of the Year
On Jan. 25, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association announced William “Bill” Clifton was named
Middletown Mom Rides Peloton for 24 Hours, Benefitting Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer
Fundraisers, although conducted differently now, remain a prominent and engaging way for organizations to connect with the community and raise
Man Struck and Killed on Route 35 Earlier This Week Identified
John Hebeler, 29, of Tuckerton, has been identified as the man who was struck and killed on Route 35 in
Monmouth Civic Chorus Announces 2021 Scholarships
The Monmouth Civic Chorus is delighted to announce its annual scholarship auditions for vocally talented New Jersey high school seniors
Six Flags Great Adventure Launches Drive-In Laser Light Event
Six Flags Great Adventure will host a new, limited-time event, Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular from Thursday, March
Monmouth County Parks System Plans Summer Job Fair
Spend the summer working in the parks! The Monmouth County Park System is looking to hire lifeguards, camp counselors, park
Toms River Woman Charged With DUI After Causing Multi-Vehicle Collision
On Monday, March 1 at approximately 8 am, police units were dispatched to Whitesville Road, near the intersection of Leawood
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Slated to Open in Hazlet Town Center
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the Mexican-style restaurant chain, is slated to open a location in Hazlet Town Center on Route 35, replacing
Impact 100 Jersey Coast to Host Grant Opportunity Information Sessions
Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a volunteer philanthropic women’s organization, will be holding two Grant Applicant Information Sessions for nonprofits in
Local Businesses and Nonprofit Donate Water to Residents in Texas
Several New Jersey businesses have come to the assistance of the people of Texas, by sending a truck with 15,000
Man Struck And Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Route 35
Yesterday at around 7:15 pm, a pedestrian was struck and killed by multiple vehicles when he attempted to cross Route
Brick Township Police Seize Drugs From Ocean County Trio
On Friday, Feb. 26, at approximately 6:30 pm, an investigation by the Street Crimes Unit resulted in the execution of
March at the Oceanic Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) celebrates spring. It’s time for a refreshed update on your favorite pastimes, so if you
Holmdel Preschool Students Thank Local Police Officers
Police pulled up to the building. Pulling their masks over their faces and dropping their heavy boots to the ground,
High School Basketball Teams Fighting for Top Seeds
Holmdel High School boys’ basketball Coach Sean Devaney could name a number of reasons why the Hornets could take a
Armed Robbery at Colts Neck Bank, Subject Still at Large
Manasquan Bank in Colts Neck located on Route 34 was robbed yesterday afternoon. Police reports said the lone robber was
Jackson Man Sentenced to 5 Years in State Prison For Death By Auto
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 1, Douglas Thompson, 56, of Jackson, was sentenced by the
Holmdel Girls Basketball Starts Season with Four-Game Win Streak
The Holmdel girls’ basketball team is off to a good start, sweeping the first four games of the season. A
Howell Gym Closes Due to Economic Hardships Through The Pandemic
Gold’s Gym on Route 9 in Howell has made the difficult decision to close its doors after 32 years of