Middletown & Lincroft
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Junior League of Monmouth County Hosts Holiday Market
The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) is hosting its third annual Holiday Market to benefit local women-owned and co-owned

Monmouth University Football Exceeding Expectations in New Conference
It hasn’t taken long for the Monmouth University football team to announce its arrival in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

Ocean Township Man Convicted at Trial of Murder, Arson
A Monmouth County Jury has returned guilty verdicts on nearly all charges against the local man who murdered a longtime

UPDATE: This Morning’s Traffic Due to Accident Caused by Hospital Patient Who Stole Vehicles
New details have emerged about this morning’s traffic on Routes 35 and 36 and accident investigation. The backup on the

Traffic Alert This Morning on Both Routes 35 and 36
The Hazlet Police Department reported that Route 35 between Union Avenue/Centerville Road and Laurel Avenue is shut down in both

Summonses Filed Against Owners of Dog Shot by Police, Body Cam Footage Released
A Keyport couple is facing charges after their dog acted in an aggressive manner toward a resident and prompted an
Early Voting Starts October 29
New Jersey’s early in-person voting for the 2022 General Election begins this Saturday. The early voting period runs from Saturday,
Dog Shot by Police in Keyport
On Saturday, Oct. 22 at approximately 5:41 pm, the Keyport Police Department received an emergency call about an aggressive animal
ALERT: Road Closure in Little Silver
On Monday, Oct. 24, the Monmouth County Highway Department will begin resurfacing Pinckney Road in its entirety from Broad Street
Long Branch Man Charged with Abandonment of Domesticated Animal
On Oct. 18, Tevon Gray, 29, of Long Branch, was charged by Ptl. Joseph Disko with Abandoning a Domesticated Animal
Mission Meow Launch Event
On Saturday, Oct. 15 Mission Meow held their launch event in Asbury Park benefiting Catsbury Park. The event was held at
Wall Township Couple Charged with Endangering After Toddler Overdose
A Wall Township couple has been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child after their toddler overdosed on suspected
Crews Respond to Apartment Fire in Middletown
At 8:33 am on Monday, Oct. 17, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) was dispatched to a kitchen fire at
Softball Coach Sentenced for Stealing Team Money
A Neptune Township man who coached a competitive youth softball team has been sentenced to five years’ probation after he
Car Theft, Accident Resulted in Bayshore Hospital Lockdown this Weekend
On Saturday, Oct. 15 at approximately 3:24 pm, Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel was placed on lockdown
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Aberdeen Township Under Investigation
A fatal collision involving an SUV and a dirt bike that took place in Aberdeen Township Friday night is under
False Active Shooter Reports Made at NJ High Schools
The Hazlet Township Police Department has been made aware of multiple false reports of active shooting incidents at high schools
County Commissioners Open Bridge HL-73 in Howell
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to mark the opening of Bridge HL-73
Jersey Shore Greek Festival Starts Tonight
The Jersey Shore’s eighth annual Greek Festival starts tonight and runs through the weekend. It is being held at St.
Police Give Notice of Future Road Closure in Hazlet
Hazlet Township Police Department announced that NJ Transit will be replacing the double track at the Bethany Road Crossing (similar
Colts Neck Man Running NYC Marathon in Honor of His Mom
On any given Saturday, if you decide to take a drive around Colts Neck, there’s a good chance you’ll come
Colts Neck Lions Club Holds Annual Pancake Breakfast
The Colts Neck Lions Club is excited to host its 28th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 29. During the
RFH Cross Country Teams Enjoy Success at Annual St. Dominic Meet
Since 2005, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School cross country teams have utilized the annual St. Dominic Academy Invitational meet as
Winners of Canterbury Art Show Announced
The annual Canterbury Art Show returned in all its glorious splendor this Labor Day weekend. Crowds of art lovers came
Rumson Resident Kingdon Watt Tops Local Road Race
An 11-year-old Rumson resident demonstrated his running abilities via a win at the Lake Takanassee 1500 Meter Youth Run in
Middletown South Girls Soccer Gets Season’s First Win on Frosh Goals
If Middletown High School South girls’ soccer Coach Megan Barry had concerns about bringing in new talent, the recent win
Middletown Township Public Library Awards Conover Withol Scholarship
The Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) awarded its Conover Withol Scholarship to five future librarians at the Board of Trustees
Red Bank Regional Frosh Cross Country Teams Excel at Thompson Two Miler
The future of Red Bank Regional cross country appears to be bright. That allegation is based on the recent performances
Shrewsbury Historical Society Holds Autumn Harvest Party
Back after a two-year hiatus, the Shrewsbury Historical Society invites lovers of history and the homes that built Monmouth County
Saint John Vianney Tops Holmdel in Crosstown Gridiron Clash
The Saint John Vianney football squad laid claim to the “best in town” title with a 34-27 win over Holmdel.
Colts Neck Field Hockey Coach Posts 100th Career Victory
Colts Neck field hockey Head Coach Maria Merlucci has reached the 100th win milestone. The feat was achieved on Sept.
The Mayor’s Invitational Ping Pong Tournament Raises Money for Fair Haven
Fair Haven Mayor Josh Halpern opened his home to host the fifth annual Halpern Invitational Men’s Ping Pong Tournament, renamed
Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Fun Night at the Fire House
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a fundraiser called Fun Night at the Fire House.
The Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk is Here
Sunday, Oct. 16 is the 42nd annual Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk. It is also World Day, making your involvement
Keyport Man Indicted for Sex Assault at Gunpoint at Tinton Falls Motel
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a four-count indictment against the local man charged with sexually assaulting a woman
Tower Hill Church Hosts Veterans Day Patriotic Concert
On Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4 pm, the community is invited to gather at Tower Hill Church in Red Bank
Holmdel Girls Soccer Starts Season with Pair of Victories
Last year, the Holmdel girls’ soccer team went 19-1-1. The squad also claimed the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 State
Holmdel French Honor Society Students Emersed in Culture and Philanthropy
Holmdel High School French Honor Society students do more than learn the language and study cultural differences. They truly embrace
Fobes Sisters Lead CNHS Gymnastics Team
Influenced by their mother, Jennifer Fobes, coaching has always been near and dear to Austyn and Bayleigh Fobes. “Our mom
Multiple Shooting Incidents Leave One Injured
Three separate shooting incidents that took place within nine hours of each other have left one victim hospitalized, Acting Monmouth
Colts Neck Seniors Visit Philadelphia
A group of 45 Colts Neck seniors recently enjoyed a trip to Philadelphia. Upon arrival, they boarded “The Ben Franklin
Middletown Comes Together for Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk
Hundreds of runners, walkers and supporters came together on Sept. 18 to participate in the Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk
Middletown South Field Hockey Starts Season with Four Wins
During the off season, Middletown High School South field hockey Head Coach Jordan Hickman reported to media outlets that she
Red Bank Catholic Appoints Kathleen Daly as Director of Advancement
Red Bank Catholic High School, a leader in Catholic co-educational secondary education in Monmouth County since 1927, appointed Kathleen Daly,
Monmouth County Legal Aid Society Celebrates 72 Years
The Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County held an event on Sept. 16 to celebrate its 72nd year of providing
Keeping Your Garden and Home Safe with Pet-Friendly Plants
Take your eyes off your pet for just a second and any pet parent knows they can get into just
Lunch Break Launches Adopt-A-Family Program for Holiday Meals
The sound of crunching leaves and hayrides is sure sign of the upcoming holiday season. But fall is also the
Lunch Break’s 2022 Community Picnic and Softball Tournament
An enthusiastic crowd of more than 500 came to Red Bank’s Count Basie Field on Aug. 20 to enjoy a
Cate DeSousa Leads RBC’s Cross Country Squad
Running fast and winning races are important to Red Bank Catholic standout Cate DeSousa, just like they are to any
Trinity Hall Announces New Faces For 2022-23 School Year
Trinity Hall, an all-girls high school in Tinton Falls, welcomed new faculty and staff members for the 2022-23 school year,