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Monroe Township Man Charged with Murder
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain announced that on March 9, Christopher
Red Bank 5K Charity Run/Walk Makes a Classic Comeback
After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the Red Bank Classic 5K Run/Walk is making a comeback on Saturday,
Monmouth University Moving into Colonial Athletic Association
A new era in Monmouth University Athletics is set to begin in the fall. That’s when the university joins the
Lunch Break Holds Sixth Annual Prom Drive
Proms are back, and for hundreds of high school students from financially insecure families, shopping for prom wear is challenging.
It’s Showtime! The Garden State Film Festival Returns for 20th Year
Twenty years and going strong! The annual Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival, returns for
Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Announces New Photography Exhibition
The Atlantic Highlands Arts Council is pleased to announce the next exhibition in the main gallery, “Black & White &
Monmouth County Retired Educators Association Organizes Spring Meeting
The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will hold its spring meeting Tuesday, April 12 at Our House Restaurant, 420 Adelphia
Monmouth Timeline Announces 2022 Historic Art Initiative
Monmouth Timeline Inc., the website that presents the illustrated history of Monmouth County, announced year two of its Art Initiative
Middletown Community Affairs Council to Host 30th Annual High School Student Job Fair
The Middletown Community Affairs Council will be hosting its 30th annual High School Student Job Fair on Wednesday, May 4
Former Long Branch Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Home Meth Lab
A former member of the Long Branch Police Department has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for manufacturing
Pascale Coppola Named Heritage House 2021 Company Top Producer
For Pascale Coppola, real estate isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. “I do this because I sincerely love it.
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Tower Players Present ‘Mamma Mia!’
Music returns to the stage at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School this April as students new and old come to
RBR to Host Conversation About Effects of Marijuana
“I want you to know you were right. You told me marijuana would hurt my brain. It’s ruined my mind
DETOUR ALERT: Train Bridge Struck on Laurel Avenue
The Middletown Police Department announced that the train bridge on Laurel Avenue was struck this afternoon, resulting in a continuing
Man Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Feb. 24, Thomas Downes, 61, of Jersey City, was charged with
Toms River Man Indicted on Two Counts of Murder
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on March 3, Tyshaun Drummond, 39, of Toms River, was indicted by a
Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Installation of Officers
The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC), which serves all of Monmouth County, celebrated its installation of officers on Jan.
Saint John Vianney’s Zoe Brooks Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone, Lancers Extend Win Streak
Saint John Vianney’s Zoe Brooks has reached the 1,000-career points milestone. The mark was attained as the SJV girls’ basketball
Colts Neck Lions Club Donates Funds Raised at Pancake Breakfast
The Colts Neck Lions Club was happy to announce at its January meeting that it would be making donations to
Eric Zullo Named Rumson-Fair Haven’s Educator of the Year
Physical Education and Health teacher, coach, advisor and mentor Eric Zullo has been named Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s “Educator
Guilty Verdict in Sandy Hook Sexual Assault
A Monmouth County jury has returned guilty verdicts against a Hudson County man who sexually assaulted a woman following their
Middletown North Girls’ Bowling Team Goes Undefeated this Winter
Three years ago, a group of freshmen with experience on the bowling lanes joined the Middletown High School North girls’
Easter Worship Services at Christ Church
Historic Christ Church, located at the four corners intersection of Broad Street and Sycamore Avenue in Shrewsbury, invites you to
Monmouth County Parks System Offers a Variety of Programs for Kids
The Monmouth County Park System has an array of programs and activities available for kids of all ages this summer.
Registration Now Open for Spring Poricy Park Programs
There’s lots to do at Poricy Park this spring! Registration is now open for After-School Science Club (K-3), Pond Netting
RBC’s Pissott and Carman Reach 1,000-Points Milestone
There is no secret about the potent offense of the Red Bank Catholic girls’ basketball team. Therefore, it should be
Monmouth County Master Gardeners Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Monmouth County Master Gardeners are offering merit-based scholarships, minimum award of $1,000, to worthy candidates residing in Monmouth County
Rumson Photographer Presents ‘40 Over Forty: The Beauty of Age’ Photography Exhibit
Lisa Tice, of Lisa Tice Photography LLC in Rumson, will be premiering her showcase “40 Over Forty: The Beauty of
New NJ Safe Passing Law Goes into Effect Today
Starting today, the NJ Safe Passing Law goes into effect. The new law provides clear rules of the road for
Scouts BSA Welcome New Boys and Girls to Program
Troop 331G of Holmdel, a unit of the Monmouth Council and Twin Lights District, was founded in 2019 after Scouts
CNHS Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Teams Claim Division Titles
Colts Neck High School’s boys’ and girls’ swimming teams mirrored each other en route to winning division championships. “We had
RFH and Coach Robert Orrok Earn National Recognition as NHSSCA Program of Excellence
The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) is proud to announce that Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School has earned
Mater Dei Prep Robotics Team Launches Rookie Season of Competition
Mater Dei Prep is home to the Mater Dei-Namics robotics team, which officially began its rookie season this winter. The
Former Manager of Hazlet Auto Repair Shop Indicted
A Monmouth County grand jury has returned a two-count indictment against a former manager of a Hazlet automotive repair shop
Highlands Author Places Characters Close to Home
With its picturesque scenery and breathtaking views, the Jersey Shore is the perfect setting for a warm summer day full
Shrewsbury Welcomes New Restaurant, Corbo & Sons Osteria
Corbo & Sons Osteria has officially opened in Shrewsbury! Corbo & Sons Osteria is a modern Pizza + Pasta concept
Guild of Creative Art Announces ‘Edgy’ 2022 Show Winners
Congratulations to the Guild of Creative Art’s “Edgy” 2022 Show winners! Christopher MacKinnon, of Monroe Township, was named Best in
Newcomers and Neighbors Club Holds Valentine’s Party
The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held a Valentine’s Day party at the Colts
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Feb. 24, 2022, Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, 27, of Jackson, pled guilty to
Eatontown Woman Indicted for Vehicular Homicide
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 23, 2022, Ashley Watkins, 30, of Eatontown, was indicted by
Howell Woman Charged with Stealing from Second Employer
The Howell woman who was criminally charged last month with swindling a former employer out of more than $2.2 million
Long Branch Man Convicted of New Year’s Eve Slayings of Four Family Members
A Monmouth County jury has returned guilty verdicts against the Long Branch man who fatally shot four members of his
Scholarship Opportunity for Middletown Juniors and Seniors
Middletown Township is excited to announce that they are partnering with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) for
Florida Man Admits to Falsely Posing as Modeling Agent to Solicit Sexually Explicit Recordings of Minor
A Florida man has admitted to falsely portraying himself as a modeling agent in order to manipulate a minor into
Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Strike of Aberdeen Police Lieutenant
A Middlesex County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left an off-duty Aberdeen
Road Closure on Monday in Middletown
Please be advised that Middletown Lincroft Road will be closed on Monday, Feb. 28 from 9 am until 1 pm,
Manalapan Man Charged with Stealing $176K from 10 Victims Via Investment Scheme
A Manalapan resident has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $175,000 from 10 victims who had entrusted him
Middletown Township Police Department to Hold Scam Seminars
The Middletown Township Police Department (MTPD) is excited to announce the dates of its upcoming informative scam seminars. Residents are
Saint John Vianney’s Coach Dawn Karpell Nominated for National Coach of the Year Honor
Saint John Vianney girls’ basketball Head Coach Dawn Karpell has been nominated as a finalist for the Naismith National Coach