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Monmouth County Man and Woman Indicted on 31 Counts Connected to Attempted Murder
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 31-count indictment against a man and a woman charged in connection with
Fair Haven Green Team Announces First Annual Love Where You Live Day on May 14
The Fair Haven Green Team is excited to launch Fair Haven’s first annual Love Where You Live Day being held on Saturday,
Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th Birthday Celebration Tea Party and Lecture
St. George’s-by-the-River Church will be hosting a lecture and formal tea on Saturday, May 14 from 2 to 4 pm
Pop-Up Prom Dress Event Held Today in Middletown
Christine Stockhausen, of Middletown, is a volunteer at The Calico Cat in Middletown. When she asked her community and friends
The Shooting Death of a NJ Man Leads to Multiple Charges Filed Against the Suspects Involved
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Berkeley Township Police Chief Kevin Santucci have announced that Craig Dillard, 56, of
Three Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault at Marlboro Residence
Three men have been arrested and criminally charged in connection with a sexual assault that took place earlier this month
Local 911 Call Leads to Shelter-in-Place Order
On Thursday, April 7, a call was received by the Old Bridge Police Department 911 Dispatch Center. The caller advised
Road Closure to Continue in Holmdel and Hazlet Area
Bedle Road will be closed from Peach Drive to Beers Street starting April 8 and continuing this week between the
NJ Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Carjacking, and Bias Intimidation
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer announced that on April 8, Dion Marsh,
Large Item Drop-off to Begin this Saturday for Holmdel Residents
Holmdel Township has released its schedule for the town’s large item drop-off service. Residents can bring their large items to
Temporary Scheduled Water Treatment Change to End
On April 18, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will resume using chloramines in water treatment at its Swimming River Water
Shooting at NJ Entertainment Complex
Last night, the New Jersey State Police responded to a shooting incident that occurred at American Dream in East Rutherford,
Garden Club of Fair Haven Looks Ahead to Plant Sale
Spring has sprung, and the gardens are growing and beautifying Monmouth County. Members of the Garden Club of Fair Haven
Shoplifting Incident Leads to Eluding Charges
The Ocean Township Police Department reported that on March 28 at approximately 6:49 pm, officers were dispatched to Target in Ocean
The Band of the Two Rivers Announces Summer Concerts
The Band of the Two Rivers will be performing free concerts for summer 2022. The band is in its 25th
Asbury Park Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A local man is in custody and criminally charged in connection with a nonfatal shooting that took place in Asbury
NJ Man Sentenced to State Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 1, Richard Knight, 40, of New Egypt, was sentenced by
NJ Man Charged with Attempted Murder Will Remain Detained Pending Trial
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 5, the Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C., ordered that Jesse
Colts Neck Friends of the Library to Hold Book Sale
The Colts Neck Friends of the Library will be holding their annual book sale on Saturday, April 30 from 10
Holmdel Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
On March 29, the Holmdel Police Department arrested Michael Mezzina of Holmdel for possession of child pornography. The Holmdel police
Holmdel Wrestler Luke DuPont Captures District Title, Keeps Streak Alive
Back in 2016, Garrett Hilsheimer was crowned a District champion to end a drought. He was the first Hornet wrestler
St John Vianney Wrestler Anthony Knox Claims State Title
During his youth wrestling career, Saint John Vianney’s Anthony Knox attained national recognition. It should have been no surprise that
April at the Oceanic Free Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) celebrates the spirit of spring flowers and growth. It’s a busy time of planning home
Upcoming Events at Congregation B’nai Israel of Rumson
Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) wishes everyone a bright start to spring and a joyful Passover. They also welcome you to
SJV Girls’ Basketball Team Dominates Immaculate Heart to Capture Non-Public A Title
The Saint John Vianney girls’ basketball team has been ranked No. 1 statewide since January 2020 by NJ.com. The Lancers
Middletown South’s Wells and Orlando Named to Basketball All-Division Squad
The Shore Conference Basketball Coaches Association has announced the 2022 All-Division girls’ squads. The awards are based on voting by
Spruce up Your Pond with Beautiful Koi Fish
A pond is more than a body of water. It is an entire ecosystem integrated into the natural landscape that
Protecting the Garden that Nature Intended
Nature has lived in its own harmony for eons. Over millions of years, groups of plants, insects, birds, mammals and
The Center Hosts Birthday Bash this May
The Center in Asbury Park is delighted to once again host its delicious event, Center a la Carte – A
Let Your Home Improvement Improve Someone’s Life
So many will be busy in the coming weeks and months working on home improvement projects, and that work can
Atlantic Highlands Arts Council to Host Film Screening of ‘The Lost Leonardo’
AHArts will host a Film Screening this April at the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Gallery as a fundraiser and food
Middletown South Golfer Richard Reck Looking Forward to 2022 Season
It seems for most of us that winter is the longest three months of the year. For an avid golf
CBA Ice Hockey Concludes Undefeated Season
With the goal of defending its state championship, a 1-0-3 mark in December was hardly encouraging for the Christian Brothers
Holmdel Girls’ Basketball Team Completes Winning Season
The Holmdel girls’ basketball team completed the 2021-22 with a 19-9 record. They finished second to Red Bank Catholic in
Rumson Chief of Police Scott Paterson Sets All-Time Polar Bear Plunge Record
What a victory! Rumson Chief of Police Scott Paterson broke the all-time record at the Polar Bear Plunge, held in
Middletown South Wrestling Claims District Championship
By any measure, it has been a banner year for the Middletown High School South wrestling team. A month ago,
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Name TopCookie Champion
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s third annual TopCookie Dessert Competition was held on March 9 at Asbury Lanes. The
Mater Dei Prep Robotics Team Wins Rookie All-Star Award
Mater Dei Prep’s Robotics Team made its official debut at last month’s Bridgewater-Raritan FIRST Robotics Competition. They faced a strong
Traffic Alert for Parade Planned for This Saturday
This Saturday, April 2, from approximately 12 pm to 2 pm there will be a parade from Bayview School to
Holmdel Native Goes on Reality TV for a Chance to Find Love
For many, dating in this day and age is more of a hassle than the romantic journey it once was.
RFH Ice Hockey Team Claims Dowd Cup Victory
Even though the season ended with a heart-wrenching loss, the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School ice hockey team continued moving
Indoor Track and Field Comes to a Close at Meet of Champions
After full indoor and outdoor track and field and cross country seasons in 2021, Middletown High School North’s Hailey Guerrieri
Two Ramps at Parkway Interchange 105 in Tinton Falls Scheduled to Close for 9 Months
A southbound exit ramp and a northbound entrance ramp at Interchange 105 of the Garden State Parkway in Tinton Falls
How Marty Ryser Went from Mowing Lawns to Running the Area’s Largest Outdoor Supply Store
Many teenagers spend their summers looking for local work to make some money. As a teenager in Lincroft, Marty Ryser
Local High School Seniors Receive Good Citizen Award
The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution came together on March 7 at the
Newcomers and Neighbors Club Plans Spring Luncheon
On March 10, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held a general meeting at
Holmdel’s 22nd Annual Earth Day Festival Returns
Holmdel’s Bayonet Farm Earth Day Festival returns Sunday, May 1. From noon to 5 pm, there will be nature presentations,
Community Celebrates at Annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The chilly winds of March were blowing hard on March 13, but not hard enough to stop a determined crowd
Fairview Elementary Students Win USA National Winter Mathematics Contest
Fifth grade students at Fairview Elementary School in Middletown were recently named the winners of the USA National Winter Mathematics
RBC’s Pissott Named to All-Shore Team and Division Player of the Year
The Shore Conference Basketball Coaches Association has announced the 2022 All-Conference and All-Division girls’ squads. The awards are based on