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Rumson Garden Club’s Christmas Holiday Greens Workshop Delivers Cheer
Rumson Garden Club (RGC), a member club of Garden Club of America, held its 92nd annual Christmas Holiday Greens Workshop

Middletown South Staged ‘Then One Foggy Christmas Eve’ as Fall Offering
The Middletown High School South Southside Theatre Company presented an original play, “Then One Foggy Christmas Eve,” as its fall

Rumson-Fair Haven Tower Singers Bring Holiday Cheer
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Tower Singers, an extra-curricular singing group made up of students in grades nine through 12,

Wreaths Across America Honored at Thorne Middle School
On Dec. 15, Wreaths of Across America was honored at special ceremonies at the Thorne Middle School. The program was

Six Colts Neck Field Hockey Players Named to Shore Coaches Squad
Six members of the Colts Neck field hockey squad – Faith Hannwacker, Kylie Dawson, Sophia DeThomasis, Liriana Seferovic, Tori Henderson

Catch “There & Back: The Journey to Vietnam and Home” at New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum
The New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum recently unveiled a new exhibition, “There & Back: The Journey to Vietnam and Home,”

Holmdel’s Mia Leberknight Cast in National Singing and Dancing Tour
Holmdel’s Mia Leberknight was recently cast to perform as part of the nationwide tour “Hits! The Musical.” The show highlights

Colts Neck Postman Retires After 40 Years
To many, the morning of Nov. 1 was like any other. To Howell resident Jason Hiller, that morning was anything

Christine Wessels Named River Plaza School Teacher of the Year
Christine Wessels has been named River Plaza Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. She has been a member of the

RCDS Fourth Graders Put an Imaginative Twist on Greek Theater
The Rumson Country Day School auditorium often resembles the theaters of Ancient Greece, which brought together elements of music, myth

Perth Amboy Man Charged for Middletown Bank Robbery
A Middlesex County man has been arrested and criminally charged in connection with a bank robbery that took place in

One Fatality Reported in Aberdeen Apartment Fire
On Thursday, Jan. 5, shortly after 12:15 pm, members of the Aberdeen Township Police Department responded to the Tree Haven

Celebrate Upcoming Events at Congregation B’nai Israel
Congregation B’nai Israel wishes everyone a happy and healthy start to the new year! On Fridays, Feb. 3 and March

River Plaza School Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary
River Plaza Elementary School opened its doors Dec. 9, 1922. At 100 years, it is the oldest active school in

Salvation Army of Red Bank Organizes Community Christmas Festival
The Salvation Army of Red Bank hosted the 2023 “Wishing on a Star” Community Christmas Festival on Dec. 17. The

Choosing to be Eco-Friendly When Planning a Party
It’s time for The Journal’s annual Wedding and Special Occasion Guide, which means people are planning all kinds of parties,

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Celebrates the Holidays
On Dec. 8, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held its annual holiday luncheon

Colts Neck Volleyball Defends NJSIA Central Jersey Group III Title
With back-to-back Central Jersey championships, the Colts Neck girls’ volleyball team has arrived. “At this point, we feel we have

Saint John Vianney Girls’ Basketball Defeats Nationally Ranked Team in Season Debut
The Saint John Vianney girls’ basketball team launched its 2022-23 campaign at the Shore Games She Got Game Classic tournament.

Lincroft Acme Employee Ginny Swigel Retires
For 23 years, cashier Virginia “Ginny” Swigel has greeted customers with a smile at the Lincroft Acme market. Her friendly

Middletown North Girls’ Bowling Season Up in the Air
The challenge for the Middletown North girls’ bowling team is whether the 2022-23 season is a rebuilding or reloading one.

Four Saint John Vianney Field Hockey Players Named to Shore Coaches Squads
Four members of the Saint John Vianney field hockey squad – Katarina Villa, Fiona Drew, Olivia Militello and Taylor Schlein

Colts Neck Band Announces Concert Dates for 2022-23 Season
The Colts Neck Community Band is excited to announce its upcoming 21st season concert schedule. After being on hiatus for

RFH Footballers ‘Protect the Standard’ of Program
Before the season kicked off, the Rumson-Fair Haven football captains’ huddle had to decide on a slogan to put on

The Garden Club of Fair Haven
The Garden Club of Fair Haven held a wreath-making fundraiser on Nov. 29 during which members crafted and sold 72

Middletown South Ice Hockey Relying on Offensive Speed
Speed. It’s something that can’t be coached but that coaches can certainly take advantage of – and that’s what Middletown

Neptune Homicide Under Investigation
An investigation into a fatal shooting that took place Monday in Neptune Township remains ongoing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.

RBC Girls’ Basketball Romps in Season Opener
Every year, Head Coach Joe Montano books out-of-area teams in a quest to find the most challenging competition. Accordingly, the

Model UN Conference Welcomes Competitors from Area Middle Schools
Global issues like international taxation, immigration and slave labor are not the typical concerns of middle schoolers. However, on Dec.

RBR Theatre Company Rang in the Holiday Season with ‘A Christmas Carol’
This year, the Red Bank Regional Theatre Company postponed their fall production to December. That timing was quite fitting as

Happy Sustainable New Year
If one of your resolutions is to be a more eco-responsible person, it’s time to “think like a European,” according

Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $435,000 to Nonprofits
On Nov. 29, more than 250 sponsors, guests and the members of Impact 100 Jersey Coast gathered at The Vogel

Chili Cookoff 2023 Hosted by Middletown United Methodist Church
Healthcare workers will be honored at a Chili Cookoff to be hosted by Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Rd.

Law Enforcement Officials Seek Public’s Assistance with Manalapan Crash
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the driver who may have been involved in a motor-vehicle

Wreaths Across America Day Celebrated at Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury
After two days of rain, the sun shined brightly Dec. 17 on the army of volunteers out to participate in

Cate DeSousa Competes at Nike Cross Nationals
Ever since she watched her brother, Chris DeSousa, compete for Christian Brothers Academy in the Nike Cross Nationals in 2019,

K.E.Y.S. Recovery High School Makes Achieving Graduation Possible
The Knowledge Empowers Youth and Sobriety (K.E.Y.S.) Academy is a Recovery High School on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community

Monmouth County Library Upcoming Events
Start 2023 with a workout for your mind and spirit by attending a wonderful collection of fun, fascinating and free

Hazlet Couple Criminally Charged After 1-Year-Old Overdoses
A one-year-old’s parents have been criminally charged after the child experienced a suspected drug overdose in Hazlet yesterday and was

Fair Haven Runners Turn Out for 2022 Turkey Trot
The ninth annual Fair Haven Turkey Trot was well-attended early in the day with plenty of runners, walkers and holiday

Colts Neck Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with a Trip to LBI
The Colt Neck Senior Citizens Club had a delightful day on Dec. 14 when they boarded a new bus in

Upcoming Events at the Oceanic Free Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) wishes everyone a happy and healthy start to the new year ahead. Your friends at

Local Man Arrested for Oceanport Shooting
A Neptune man has been arrested for the killing of a 41-year-old man in Oceanport last night, Monmouth County Prosecutor

Polar Plunge Participants Raise More Than $100,000 for MCSPCA
Hundreds of fearless friends of animals came together on Nov. 26 at D’Jais in Belmar for the second annual Doggy

Christ Church Hosts Holiday Events and Drives
Historic Christ Church always welcomes visitors, and on Dec. 4, they were greeted by a special guest – St. Nicholas

Brookdale Men’s Basketball Team Tops National Ranking
Behind a stifling defense, the Brookdale Community College men’s basketball team has risen to the top of the national polls.

Middletown and Holmdel Residents Donate to Veterans Drive
This holiday season, the Middletown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution showed its gratitude to those who protect

Middletown Bank Robbery Under Investigation
An investigation has been launched into a bank robbery from earlier this morning in Middletown Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond

January/February 2023 Calendar of Events
Pier Village Ice Skating – Through Sunday, Feb. 26 Lace up and take to the ice at Pier Village! Long Branch

Police Activity Witnessed at Valley Bank in Middletown
Police activity has been reported in and around Valley Bank in Middletown. Valley Bank is located in the Kohls Shopping