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NJ Man Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor
A former resident of Keansburg is now facing charges for the sexual assault of a minor that took place over
The Ginger Bread Ball to Benefit Fisher House Foundation
Start the holiday season right by helping veterans at The Gingerbread Ball to benefit the Fisher House Foundation. The Fisher

Holiday Happenings in Colts Neck
Christmas time is here, and Colts Neck has some festive holiday traditions for the whole family to enjoy. LETTERS TO

BloomAgain NJ Nonprofit Holds Pickleball Event
BloomAgain NJ wrapped up a successful Pickleball Social Event on Oct. 21 at the New Shrewsbury Racquetball Club. There were

Colts Neck Wrestling Aims to Maintain Winning Program
Coming off a winning season and retaining key starters, the Colts Neck High School wrestling team expects to retain respect

RCDS Student’s Commitment to Service Spans Family Generations
Rumson Country Day School eighth grader Callie Crowell credits a long-standing family tradition as inspiration for her commitment to community

Clean Ocean Action Volunteers Complete Fall Beach Sweep
It may have been a windy, rainy day, but nothing could dampen the spirits of thousands of true-blue ocean advocates

Police Ask for Assistance in Finding Dog’s Owner
The Holmdel Police Department needs your help with finding this dog’s owner. They were first alerted to a loose dog

Middletown Arts Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Look who’s coming to town! Catch the annual Middletown Arts Center Tree Lighting. Bring the whole family – get your

Monmouth Civic Chorus Presents Rejoice Greatly
Now in its Sparkling 75th Anniversary Season, the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus presents Rejoice Greatly: A Celebratory Messiah and More

Give Back and Support JBJ Soul Kitchen this Winter
With the cold winter nights setting in, your donations are needed now more than ever. Marianne Rullo, of Keller Williams

Police Are Looking for Possible Victims in Target Upskirting Incident
Detective Arthur Barnes of the Ocean Township Police recently received new information which leads him to believe that there are

Law Enforcement Officials Request Public’s Assistance with Neptune Township Homicide
Authorities from the Prosecutor’s Office and Neptune Township Police Department are requesting any individuals with information related to a fatal

Santa Claus is Coming to Tinton Falls
The Tinton Falls Police Department is hosting its second annual “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” on Tuesday, Dec. 19

RABIES ALERT: Rabid Raccoon Found in Red Bank
The Middletown Township Animal Control Division responded to a call for an extremely sick raccoon on Saturday, Nov. 11. The

Eileen and Mike Stivala Enjoying Life on the Farm
Here in this month of harvest, there is no place better to visit than a farm, and you are about

St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild Collects for Holiday Express
Oct. 11 was a special meeting for the Martha Mary Guild, at which time Father Anthony Carotenuto presided at a

Vanessa Reiser Making Strides to Help People Heal After Domestic Abuse
Vanessa Reiser, LCSW is a psychotherapist licensed in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Florida who specializes in narcissistic abuse,

Rumson Garden Club to Hold Christmas Greens Workshop
Once again, the holiday season in and around Rumson will be greener and more beautiful, thanks to the skillful efforts

Woman Charged with Stealing nearly $200K from Wall Company
An Ocean County woman has been criminally charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from her Wall Township-based employer, Monmouth County Prosecutor

‘Dinner in the Dark’ to Benefit New Jersey Blind Citizens Association
Internationally awarded celebrity Chef David Burke will host “Dinner in the Dark” at THE GOAT by David Burke in Union

Middletown South Goalie Allie Greco Reaches 300 Save Milestone
Middletown High School South soccer goalie Allie Greco closed out the 2022 schedule with 297 career saves. It was no

Colts Neck Community Church Holds Fall Fest
After a rain-soaked start to the weekend, it was pure sunshine the morning of Oct. 1 as a crowd of

Rumson-Fair Haven Field Hockey Clinches Division Title
The Rumson-Fair Haven field hockey squad moved to the Shore Conference A North Division this fall. Here, they met and

CBA Cross Country Continues Season of Dominance
Nothing, it seems, can slow the Christian Brothers Academy cross country team down. The Colts’ latest conquest was the Eastern

Shrewsbury DAR Chapter Places Grave Markers
Under threatening Saturday morning skies, members of the DAR Shrewsbury Towne Chapter and invited guests gathered at the Shrewsbury Presbyterian

Holmdel Field Hockey Goalie Ava Rosasco Reaches 300 Career Save Milestone
Holmdel field hockey goalie Ava Rosasco has reached the 300-career save milestone. The junior hit the mark with a five

Colts Neck Seniors Enjoy Lunch and a Play
The Colts Neck Seniors enjoyed another wonderful trip this fall. The first stop was at the beautiful Lambertville Inn, where

Sea Bright Fire Rescue Celebrates 142 Years of Service
As we reflect on the many things to be thankful for in this month of November, high on the list

Middletown DAR Celebrates Veterans
On a gorgeous Oct. 2 afternoon, members of the Middletown Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted a luncheon of

Shrewsbury Historical Society Holds Autumn Harvest Party
On Oct. 1, the Shrewsbury Historical Society set a record for the highest attendance ever at its Autumn Harvest Party.

Locals Gather for Shrewsbury Community Garden Picnic
On Oct. 8, more than 50 of the Shrewsbury Community Garden members, their friends and spouses congregated around the 9/11

Holmdel Community United Church of Christ Organizes Christmas Cookie Sale
No time to bake for the holidays? The Holmdel Community United Church of Christ will hold its annual cookie sale

Shrewsbury Chorale Announces Upcoming Concert
The Shrewsbury Chorale announced the first concert of its 2023-24 season, “In Excelsis Deo: Songs of Heaven and Earth.” The concert will

Rumson Historic Preservation Commission Presents 2023 Awards and Free Walking Tour
The Rumson Historic Preservation Commission handed out its annual preservation awards at Victory Park on Oct. 1. More than 75

Colt PLUS Program Helps More Students Succeed at CBA
Christian Brothers Academy has always been rooted in academic excellence, fostered by a college preparatory curriculum that both challenges and

Celebrate Sustainable Holidays
This holiday season is full of joy, but it can also put a lot of stress on you, your wallet

Holiday Style Luncheon and Shopping Spree to Benefit Monmouth Conservation Foundation
The Monmouth Conservation Foundation invites you to spend Wednesday, Nov. 29 enjoying delicious food and delightful shopping at the Holiday

Man Charged with Financial Crimes Targeting Local Brazilian-American Community
A former Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) in Long Branch has been arrested and charged with several financial crimes targeting

Trinity Hall Seniors Develop Video Game Controllers for Children with Physical Limitations
Students at Trinity Hall recently designed functioning adaptive video game controllers for children with physical limitations as part of an

Lunch Break Announces 2023 Gift Program Drive
Lunch Break’s annual Holiday Gift Program Drive is going on through Monday, Nov. 27. You can make this the most

Putting the Green in Christmas
It wasn’t long ago when your grandparents, great grandparents and generations before them decorated without any tinsel, foil or inflatable

Colts Neck Lions Club Looks Forward to Pancake Breakfast with Santa
The Colts Neck Lions Club will host its annual pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 to

RFH Tower Players Present The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood
After another great year in the books, the Tower Players are aiming for another fantastic fall production. They are pleased

Manalapan Man Charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Manalapan man who recently obtained a new job as a school bus driver in Jackson Township was arrested and

Hundreds Support Israel at Community Rally in Colts Neck
History was made on Saturday, Oct. 16 in Colts Neck when more than 200 citizens gathered at Township Hall to

Middletown South Girls Cross Country Captures New Balance Title
With only one senior on the roster, the Middletown High School South girls’ cross country team came into the season

Hornets Football Starts the Season Undefeated
It’s not the 6-0 start or the four straight shutouts that has Holmdel High School Head Coach Jeff Raines smiling.

Wall Township Police Need Public’s Assistance in Identification
The Wall Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects wanted in a residential burglary that

St. Mary Welcomes Back ‘Light Up a Memory’ Tree
The parish of St. Mary in Colts Neck is continuing the beautiful tradition of the Memory Tree. A donation of