Middletown & Lincroft
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Thompson Wrestling Starts Season with Six Wins
The Thompson Middle School wrestling squad seems to be on track for a banner year. The team has logged six
Little Silver Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Donates to Memorial Scholarship
On Dec. 20, the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (LSVFC) generously donated $16,326 to the Brookdale Community College
Special Judge Announced for Girl Scouts TopCookie Contest
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have launched the 2022 cookie season as well as the third annual TopCookie Dessert
Holmdel Police Arrest Second Suspect Involved in Attempted Vehicle Thefts
On Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7:47 pm, Holmdel police officers responded to the area of Freemont Lane for a report
Monmouth County Historical Association’s Historically Speaking Lecture Series Explores Irish History
On Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm, the Monmouth County Historical Association will hold a free virtual event titled “Just
Middletown Township Announces New Program to Provide Academic and Emotional Support to Students
During the pandemic, students, teachers and parents had to adjust to the virtual classroom setting. It became evident that many
Law Enforcement Career Event to be Held This March
The Monmouth County Police Chief’s Association is holding a Career Event on Tuesday, March 8, from 4 to 9 pm
Wall Township Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter of Baby Girl
Austin Meli, a 23-year-old Wall Twp. resident pled guilty today, February 10, 2022 to Aggravated Manslaughter for the death of
RBC Girls’ Basketball Team Takes WOBM Tournament Championship
The Red Bank Catholic girls’ basketball team captured the 37th annual WOBM Christmas Classic championship via a resounding 55-36 victory
Meet Fashion Designer Elie Tahari at the Garden State Film Festival
For more than 40 years, Elie Tahari has been a leading name in the world of luxury fashion. His international
New Monmouth County Library Commission Chair Named
Atlantic Highlands Councilman Brian Boms, a member of the Monmouth County Library Commission for two years, was unanimously named chairman
Historical Society Presents Rotating Fashion Exhibits
Located a short ride to the north is Morris County Historical Society (MCHS). Founded in 1946 and located at Acorn
Monmouth County Dad to Climb Mount Everest, Raising Funds for Children with Deadly Disease
Many charitable foundations can’t hold fundraising events because of COVID-19. So Jim Raffone, Monmouth County resident and CEO/founder of JAR
Ocean Township Man Pleads Guilty to Endangerment, Obscenity to a Minor
An Ocean Township man pled guilty for his role in a 2019 luring and endangerment case, announced Acting Monmouth County
Freehold Man Pleads to Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Freehold man pled guilty to his role in the distribution of child sexual abuse materials in 2019, announced Acting
Attempted Vehicle Thefts Reported in Holmdel
According to the Holmdel Police Department, there have been multiple reports of attempted vehicle thefts in the Holmdel area. Around
Bradley Beach Man Indicted for Attempted Sex Solicitation with Minor
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a five count indictment against a Bradley Beach man for attempting to pay
Former Long Branch Elementary Teacher Indicted for Sexual Abuse of Four Students
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an eight-count indictment against a former Long Branch elementary-school teacher for allegedly sexually
Holmdel Scouts Work Toward Earning Eagle Rank by Completing Dog Park Structures
In January 2021, preparations were in high gear for the construction of Holmdel Township’s Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park (Alex’s
Colts Neck Cheerleading Team Celebrates Road to Nationals
Saying that the Colts Neck Cougars D12 Competition Cheerleading team had a season to remember is an understatement. Returning to
February at the Oceanic Free Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) wishes everyone a happy Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Black History Month. These cold days
Ranney Junior, Little Silver Resident Commits to Play Collegiate Baseball
Ranney School junior Marcello Mastroianni, a left-handed pitcher, will further his athletic career as a student-athlete at Georgetown University. “I
How Are Your Feathered Friends This Winter?
In April, Audubon reported that in the Washington, D.C. area, many birds displayed strange symptoms like swollen eyes, heavily crusted
Saint John Vianney Ice Hockey Team Focuses on State Championship
The Saint John Vianney High School ice hockey team has a full plate. Head Coach Mick Messemer remarked that Lancers
‘Asbury Park’s Got Talent’ Contest Looking for Contestants
“Asbury Park’s Got Talent” is now accepting contestants for the 2022 season. Contest officials will be hosting their first audition
Martha Mary Guild Collecting for Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary
Imagine being abandoned simply because you’re older. That’s what happened to Rex, a 14-year-old Pekingese from New York City, whose
Monmouth County Park System’s E. Murray Todd Half Marathon Planned for Sunday, March 13
The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 13. This 13.1-mile
Former Miss New Jersey USA Gina Mellish: ‘When I Felt Most Beautiful Was When I Was Sharing My Story’
Ten years ago, if you had told Oceanport resident Gina Mellish that she would be the 2020 Miss New Jersey
Glimmer Glass Bridge Intermittent Closures Begin Monday, Feb. 7
The Glimmer Glass Bridge (W-9) will be closed intermittently beginning Monday, Feb. 7 through Thursday, Feb. 10 to perform testing
Navy Seal Candidate, Former Star Athlete from Manalapan Dies After ‘Hell Week’ Training
The Navy confirmed that Seaman Kyle Mullen, 24, of Manalapan, a SEAL candidate assigned to Naval Special Warfare Basic Training
Fatal Car Accident at Coopers Bridge in Red Bank
Shortly before 10:15 am on Saturday, Feb. 5, members of the Red Bank Police Department responded to a motor vehicle
Long Branch Sites Embracing MCPO “SAFE PLACE” Program
A pair of public libraries, a fitness center, a dining hot spot, a synagogue, and a car wash – at
Pair Arrested, Charged for Neptune Township Double Homicide
Two Bayshore men have been arrested and charged in connection with the double homicide that took place in Neptune Township
Today Is the Day Changemakers Announces Virtual Forum and Renowned Keynote Speaker
Looking to make a change in your life, take steps toward your goals, change direction in your career, launch a
Township and BOE to Conduct Feasibility Study for Indoor Recreation Center in Port Monmouth
The Middletown Township Committee and Board of Education recently announced that they have retained Pinnacle Indoor Sports (Pinnacle) to conduct
MCHA Offers Education on the History of Slavery
Monmouth County has a rich history, part of which is the history of slavery and the roles of slaves in
YMCA Awards Two Local Students $1,500 Scholarships for Winning Dr. King Essay Contest
The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County presented $1,500 scholarships to local high school juniors Safa Mbarki from Middletown High School
Two Plead Guilty in Connection with 2020 Asbury Park Shooting
FREEHOLD – The two men responsible for a 2020 shooting that left a 19-year-old seriously injured in Asbury Park have
RFH and CBA Capture Wins at Monmouth County Indoor Relay Championship
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School indoor track and field coach Tim McLoone has a tried-and-true formula for success during the
AG’s Office Releases 911 Calls and Video Footage Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Keansburg on January 6, 2022
Keansburg, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office today released five 911 calls, four surveillance camera videos, and video footage from
Holmdel Charter Study Commission Holds First Public Hearing Tonight
The Holmdel Charter Study Commission will be holding its first public hearing on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 pm via
Middletown Township Moves Forward With Safe Route to River Plaza Elementary School Project
Middletown Township announced that the preliminary engineering phase for its Safe Route to School project for River Plaza Elementary School
Colts Neck Wrestling Team Aims for Third Division Championship
Already having earned back-to-back division championships (Shore Conference B North), the goal of the 2021-22 Colts Neck wrestling team is
The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns this March
It’s back in all its glorious greenery! The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return for its ninth stroll down
Choosing the Best Manicure Color for Your Personal Style
During the month of February, we celebrate National Friendship Month. My favorite activity to enjoy with my girlfriends is our
Lincroft Her Drive Collecting Hygiene Products for Women in Need
Feminine hygiene products are among the most requested items throughout homeless shelters and other group housing communities. Volunteers around the
Count Basie Center and Phoenix Productions Announce Merger
The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Red Bank-based Phoenix Productions today announced their intentions to merge, allowing the
Get Ready with Me: Dressing for Date Night
Feeling in the mood for love this month? Whether you are single and ready to mingle or have been in
High Expectations Set for Red Bank Catholic Boys’ Basketball Team
Tyler Schmelz has never coached a Red Bank Catholic boys’ basketball team with the talent and experience of the 2021-22
Water Main Replacement Begins in Rumson and Fair Haven this Week
Starting this week, New Jersey American Water will be working on the water main replacement in the area of River