Middletown & Lincroft
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Seven Satz Wrestlers Crowned at Annual Tournament
Seven members of the William R. Satz School wrestling team captured championships at the Shore Conference of Middle Schools Tournament.

Woman’s Club of Colts Neck Donates Time and Treats
The Woman’s Club of Colts Neck held its February meeting at the Colts Neck Library where members were busy sending

A Message from the Holmdel Police Department
Many auto thefts are crimes of opportunity. Leaving the keys in your car – even a “hidden” spare key –

Thompson Wrestling Repeats as Shore Conference Tournament Champions
The Thompson Middle School wrestling squad captured the Shore Conference of Middle Schools Tournament for the second consecutive year. The

Holmdel Girl Scouts Accepted into National Honor Society
When most Girl Scouts are leaving and disbanding troops to focus on college acceptance activities, Troop 363/564 of Holmdel is

Fair Haven Wins Mid-Monmouth Basketball League Championship
Once was not enough for the Fair Haven eighth grade boys’ basketball team. Last year, the young cagers made history,

Middletown Honors Three Troop 32 Eagle Scouts
While still in grade school, three young men began their journey to Eagle Scout as young boy scouts at Boy

RBR Boys’ Tennis Team ‘Set High Standards for Themselves’
The Red Bank Regional boys’ tennis team surged to a 11-8 record last year and return experienced players ready to

The Garden State Film Festival Returns for the 21st Year
The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), New Jersey’s premier independent film festival, celebrates 21 years this March 23 to 26.

Holmdel Softball Positioned to Establish Positive Trend
The Holmdel High School girls’ softball squad posted a 10-9 record last year. It was only their second winning season

Pastor Chris Durkin to be Featured on Fox Nation
Every week, congregants of Colts Neck Community Church come together to be inspired by the passionate and positive Pastor Chris

Daughters of the American Revolution and Seabrook Community Veterans Group Strengthen Relationship
Leslie M. Clark, regent of the Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter, presented a program on Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to

Ranney Baseball Team Returns State Championship Talent
The Ranney School baseball team made history last spring when its players captured the program’s first state championship. Returning this

AAUW Scholarship Luncheon to Honor Women of Achievement
The Northern Monmouth County Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) invites you to meet some incredible women at

Colts Neck Girls’ Lacrosse Can Establish a Winning Trend
In 2022, the Colts Neck girls’ lacrosse team posted a 9-8 record. The achievement was somewhat of a breakthrough as

RBR Girls’ Lacrosse Facing Tough Schedule Again
The Red Bank Regional girls’ lacrosse team finished the 2022 season with a middling 9-9 record, yet they finished the

Taking Back the SCT Crown is Prime Motivator for RFH Girls’ Lacrosse
In 2022, Trinity Hall defeated Rumson-Fair Haven by a 17-7 tally in the Shore Conference Girls Lacrosse Tournament final. The

SJV Softball Boasts a Roster Filled with Experienced Returnees
Saint John Vianney softball Head Coach Kim Lombardi-McDougall is in an envious position. The Lancers are coming off a highly

Saint John Vianney Boys’ Volleyball Seeks State Title
The Saint John Vianney boys’ volleyball team finished last spring with an impressive 16-5 overall record and 11-1 in the

Vienna’s Walk 4 International SUDC Awareness Coming to Bell Works
Team Vienna is hosting another event at Bell Works in Holmdel. Vienna’s Walk 4 International SUDC Awareness is being held

Middletown South Girls’ Lacrosse Seeking State Title
Last year, the Middletown South girls’ lacrosse team went undefeated in A-North to clinch the division title. Going into the

Youthful RBC Softball Squad Poised to Mature This Season
Last year, the Red Bank Catholic softball team posted a 13-1 record in the A-Central Division and went 15-2 against

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Holds Valentine Party
The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held its annual Valentine Game Day party on

Spring Beach Sweep Coming April 1
Register now for the 38th Spring Beach Sweeps. Clean Ocean Action invites everyone to be a part of this important

31st Annual Spinnaker Awards Winners Announced
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) has announced the winners of this year’s prestigious Spinnaker Awards. Being selected

Monmouth County Library Highlights
Spring is here and so is a fascinating assortment of fun, fresh and free programs, brought to you by the

Meet Colts Neck’s Kathleen Crilly-Amatel
This March, The Journal joins in the celebration of the proud, strong and lively Irish spirit. Our community is full

At the End of the Rainbow Meet Rumson’s Deirdre Courtney
This March, The Journal joins in the celebration of the proud, strong and lively Irish spirit. Our community is full

At the End of the Rainbow Meet Rumson’s Molly Noctor
This March, The Journal joins in the celebration of the proud, strong and lively Irish spirit. Our community is full

At the End of the Rainbow Meet Middletown’s Maureen T. Raisch
This March, The Journal joins in the celebration of the proud, strong and lively Irish spirit. Our community is full

Two Residents Rescued from Fire in Sea Bright
On the morning of Friday, March 10, Sea Bright Fire and Rescue responded to an apartment fire above Bains Hardware

Green Grove Bridge Closed for Repairs
The Green Grove Bridge (N90), located between Route 66 and Route 33, has been closed for repairs caused by a

Long Branch Man Sentenced in Narcotics Investigation
A Long Branch man was sentenced to a total of ten years in state prison in connection with a 2021

Meet the New Neighbors: Managing the Spotted Lanternfly in Your Yard
Back by popular demand! Lanternflies have moved into Monmouth County and are not apt to disappear anytime soon. There are

Middletown South Softball Approaches Rebuilding Year
The Middletown South softball team is facing a rebuilding year. The reconstruction challenges facing seventh-year Head Coach Lisa Smith could

Trinity Hall Girls Lacrosse Has a Reputation to Defend
Last year, the Trinity Hall lacrosse team captured the Shore Conference Tournament championship with a decisive 17-7 win over Rumson

CBA Sailing Hits the Water with State’s Largest Team
Away from the soccer pitches, basketball courts and cross country venues, the Christian Brothers Academy’s sailing team has established its

Saint John Vianney Tennis Team Facing New Slate of Opponents
The Saint John Vianney boys’ tennis team returns a group of young players looking to find their way in unknown

Trinity Hall Pointing Toward Third Season of Sweeping Tourneys
The Trinity Hall golf team has captured both the Monmouth County (MCT) and Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) championships in 2021

Urgent Care Doctor Charged with Additional Sexual Offenses
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Lawrence Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department announced today that a Perth

Exploring the Health Benefits of Hot Yoga
As temperatures still linger on the chilly side and New Jerseyans count down the days to spring, some have decided

Track and Field Throwers Expected to Break Records Outdoors
Rumson Fair-Haven pole vaulters have put the field back in track and field. Often times playing second fiddle to the

Shrewsbury Chorale Announces Concert
The Shrewsbury Chorale proudly announces it’s second concert of the 2022-2023 season. The Golden Harp, under the direction of Fiona

AG Platkin Announces Arrest in January Attack on Concert Crowd
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice announced the arrest of an Ocean County man charged

Rumson and Middletown South Lead Competition on the Track
Track and field is usually looked at as an individual rather than a team sport. While the area has outstanding

Monmouth County Retired Educators Association to Hold Spring Luncheon
The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will hold their spring meeting and luncheon Tuesday, April 18 at Jumping Brook Country

Middletown South Baseball Players ‘a Little Hungrier’ This Spring
Jeff Karpell takes over as head coach of the Middletown High School South baseball program this spring, but he pointed

At the End of the Rainbow Meet Shrewsbury’s Ed Jones
This March, The Journal joins in the celebration of the proud, strong and lively Irish spirit. Our community is full

Rumson Boys’ Lacrosse Ready to Ward Off Opponents
After a historic season, Head Coach Marc Moreau has a warning for the Rumson boys’ lacrosse squad: teams are coming

Colts Neck Rebounding from Heavy Loss to Graduation
Whether the Colts Neck baseball team is made up of returning veterans or a group of newcomers, the Cougars are