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

LVGA Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The annual LVGA Easter Egg hunt has evolved into a major community social event. A crowd of nearly 400, including

May and June Events in Middletown
It’s a busy time for fun-loving families with plenty of great events and activities coming your way! Saturday, May 20

Rumson’s Deep Pitching Staff Ready for Condensed Schedule
Rumson-Fair Haven’s baseball team is going old school this spring. “This year, we’re a lot different,” said Bulldog Head Coach

‘Chicago’ Staged at Middletown High School South
The Southside Theatre of Middletown High School South staged “Chicago” as its spring musical. The show opened on March 23,

Trinity Hall Looking to Repeat as SCT Lacrosse Champions
In 2022, the Trinity Hall lacrosse squad landed the first Shore Conference Tournament championship in the program’s history. In doing

SJV Squad Claims Rocket Relays Title
Utilizing perfect baton passes and electrifying speed, the Saint John Vianney girls’ 4×200 relay squad cruised to victory at the

Fugitive Arrested for 2022 Asbury Park Homicide
A fugitive who had been at large since playing a role in a fatal shooting that took place in Asbury

Colts Neck Boys’ Volleyball Starts the Season with Wins
The Colts Neck High School boys’ volleyball team is trending upward. The Cougars were 13-10 in 2019, missed 2020 to

Sue Wankel Receives Administrative Assistant Award for Excellence
Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School is proud to share that Sue Wankel has been honored as the recipient of

Vehicle Stolen from Hazlet Residence
Until recently, Hazlet Township had been, for the most part, lucky to avoid the stolen high-end car epidemic plaguing numerous

Xavier Claims Bill Grier League Title
During the third month of the year, sports fans nationwide are focused on the annual March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament.

RBR Theatre Company Staged ‘Shrek the Musical’
The Red Bank Regional Theatre Company presented as its spring offering “Shrek the Musical.” The cast successfully conveyed the not-so-subtle

SJV Softball Sweeps First Six Games
The Saint John Vianney girls’ softball team has launched its 2023 campaign in a big way, going 6-0 to start

Live Like Cory Foundation Partners with Cougar Connections Club
Colts Neck High School has always been open to forming new clubs with students spearheading their success. The high school

Matthew Leddin Named RFH Educator of the Year
Social Studies teacher and advisor Matthew Leddin has been announced as Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Educator of the Year.

Team Fever Wins Bill Grier League Girls Championship
Team Fever came from behind to capture the girls’ fifth and sixth grade Bill Grier League basketball championship. The squad

Get Ready for the Red Bank Classic 5K
On Saturday, June 17, more than 1,500 runners, families, merchants and dignitaries will come together for the fourth Red Bank

Celebrate World Oceans Day
There are few things more priceless than our oceans, which cover more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface. They

Call for Entries into the Monmouth County Park System’s Water Exhibit
Calling all artists! The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its upcoming Water Exhibit. Held from Friday, July

Monmouth Civic Chorus Presents ‘Message in a Bottle’
The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus presents “Message in a Bottle: Songs Sent Across the Seas.” This crowd-pleasing concert comprises a

Second Annual Love Where You Live Day is this Sunday!
Join the Fair Haven Green Team and Fair Haven Community Groups for the second annual Love Where You Live Day (LWYLD)

Bayshore Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
A Keansburg man has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting of a man from Keyport, Monmouth County

Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Holds Fourth Annual Autism Forum
To kick off Autism Awareness Month, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Monmouth County

YMCA Marks 10th Anniversary of Bayshore Family Success Center
The Bayshore Family Success Center emerged in the wake of Superstorm Sandy to become a place where Bayshore families could

Lincroft Students Advance to Finals in International Math Competition
For 14 straight hours in early March, a small group of High Technology High School students came together to participate

AAUW Scholarship Luncheon Honors Women of Achievement
On a crisp, cloudless April 19, the Northern Monmouth County Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) came together

Monmouth County Pilot Balances Time in Air and on Stage
If you take a look at the sky the next time you’re in Monmouth County, you might just spot a

Boujee Foodie Con to be Held at Fort Monmouth
Foodies, there’s a new event on the menu: the first ever Boujee Food Con coming Saturday, June 4 and Sunday,

Naval Pilots & Best Friends Two Colts Neck Graduates Complete Years of Service Together
Everyone has heard the expression “brothers from another mother,” and this story may be just about as close as that

Monmouth County Library Highlights
Activity is picking up everywhere, and there’s plenty of fun, fresh and free programs, brought to you by the Monmouth

Tips for Diagnosing and Treating PTSD
This Memorial Day as we remember the heroes who have defended and preserved our way of life, we must also

County Unveils Beach Public Safety Dashboard
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the launch of the Beach Public Safety Dashboard, a

Volunteers Needed to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence
For 47 years, 180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, has provided support and advocacy for

Students Conduct Innovative ‘Anything but a Backpack’ Donation Drive
On March 28, more than half of the student body at Maple Place Middle School in Oceanport eagerly participated in

Holmdel Police Urge Students to Not Participate in ‘Senior Assassin’ Game
The Holmdel Police Department has been made aware that Holmdel High School seniors are engaging in a game called “Senior
ALERT: Traffic Light Out Due to Vehicle Accident on Route 35
The Hazlet Police Department reported that the traffic light is out at the intersection of Hazlet Avenue and Route 35

Flag Football Growing in the Shore Area
Flag football is no longer just a novelty in the Shore Conference. Now in its third season, the sport has

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County Welcomes New Minister
The members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County (UUCMC) voted unanimously to call the Rev. Dr. Craig Rubano

Celebrate Father’s Day at Car Show Double Feature
This Father’s Day Weekend, take the opportunity to bring the family out to a classic car show! Monmouth County has

Holmdel Police Report Several Residential Burglaries this Morning
During the early morning hours of May 1, there were several residential burglaries and attempted burglaries that occurred throughout the
Solutions to Nutrient Pollution
Living near the Shrewsbury River, watching the waves and breathing in the fresh, salty air has always put me at

Brookdale Baseball Team Relying on Sophomore Leadership
Prolific offense would be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the Brookdale Community College’s baseball team.

Spring Cleaning: Resources to Donate and Throw Away Items
Spring is here, and with that comes the tradition of spring cleaning to kick off the season with a fresh,

Monmouth Women’s Basketball Hangs History from the Rafters
When Monmouth University’s women’s basketball team honored the 1983 team during the season, the mantra was “83 wants some company.”

Middletown North Wins at Rocket Relays
The Middletown North boys’ track and field season took off at the Rocket Relays. The Lions dominated the season-opening meet

NJ Wrestling Coach with Local School Ties Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes with Minors
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that John Denuto, 46,

Sayreville Man Sentenced to Life Plus 35 Years for Bias Driven Murder of Stranger
The Middlesex County man who attacked and killed a stranger in a Freehold Township parking lot nearly five years ago,

Man Arrested for Exposing Himself in Aberdeen
Beginning in February, the Aberdeen Township Police Department became aware of a series of lewdness incidents occurring within the township.

13-year-old from Middletown Hospitalized After Participating in TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’
A teenage boy from Middletown Township was hospitalized on April 15 after he did the infamous “Benadryl Challenge” which is

United for Impact Food Truck Festival Postponed Until June 25
Due to the pending rainy weather, the United for Impact Food Truck Festival sponsored by the United Way of Monmouth