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Man Struck and Killed on Route 35 Earlier This Week Identified
John Hebeler, 29, of Tuckerton, has been identified as the man who was struck and killed on Route 35 in
Monmouth Civic Chorus Announces 2021 Scholarships
The Monmouth Civic Chorus is delighted to announce its annual scholarship auditions for vocally talented New Jersey high school seniors
Six Flags Great Adventure Launches Drive-In Laser Light Event
Six Flags Great Adventure will host a new, limited-time event, Six Flags Rockin’ Drive-In Laser Light Spectacular from Thursday, March
Monmouth County Parks System Plans Summer Job Fair
Spend the summer working in the parks! The Monmouth County Park System is looking to hire lifeguards, camp counselors, park
Toms River Woman Charged With DUI After Causing Multi-Vehicle Collision
On Monday, March 1 at approximately 8 am, police units were dispatched to Whitesville Road, near the intersection of Leawood
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Slated to Open in Hazlet Town Center
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the Mexican-style restaurant chain, is slated to open a location in Hazlet Town Center on Route 35, replacing
Impact 100 Jersey Coast to Host Grant Opportunity Information Sessions
Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a volunteer philanthropic women’s organization, will be holding two Grant Applicant Information Sessions for nonprofits in
Local Businesses and Nonprofit Donate Water to Residents in Texas
Several New Jersey businesses have come to the assistance of the people of Texas, by sending a truck with 15,000
Man Struck And Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Route 35
Yesterday at around 7:15 pm, a pedestrian was struck and killed by multiple vehicles when he attempted to cross Route
Brick Township Police Seize Drugs From Ocean County Trio
On Friday, Feb. 26, at approximately 6:30 pm, an investigation by the Street Crimes Unit resulted in the execution of
March at the Oceanic Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) celebrates spring. It’s time for a refreshed update on your favorite pastimes, so if you
Holmdel Preschool Students Thank Local Police Officers
Police pulled up to the building. Pulling their masks over their faces and dropping their heavy boots to the ground,
High School Basketball Teams Fighting for Top Seeds
Holmdel High School boys’ basketball Coach Sean Devaney could name a number of reasons why the Hornets could take a
Armed Robbery at Colts Neck Bank, Subject Still at Large
Manasquan Bank in Colts Neck located on Route 34 was robbed yesterday afternoon. Police reports said the lone robber was
Jackson Man Sentenced to 5 Years in State Prison For Death By Auto
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 1, Douglas Thompson, 56, of Jackson, was sentenced by the
Holmdel Girls Basketball Starts Season with Four-Game Win Streak
The Holmdel girls’ basketball team is off to a good start, sweeping the first four games of the season. A
Howell Gym Closes Due to Economic Hardships Through The Pandemic
Gold’s Gym on Route 9 in Howell has made the difficult decision to close its doors after 32 years of
Former Long Branch Teacher Facing Additional Sexual Assault Charges
A former Long Branch teacher has now been charged with sexually assaulting multiple elementary school children, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor
MCHA Continues ‘Historically Speaking’ Lecture Series
The Monmouth County Historical Association’s (MCHA) popular “Historically Speaking” lecture series, co-sponsored by the Monmouth County Library, continues with many
Reflections Literary Magazine Wins First Place
The American Scholastic Press Association has awarded Oak Hill Academy’s Reflections Literary Magazine first place in its prestigious competition for
Lunch Break’s Children’s Cooking Class Goes Virtual
In the days before the pandemic, the Lunch Break kitchen was quiet between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. But on Wednesdays,
15-Year-Old Boy Missing from Middletown
UPDATE: Sammie Boynton III is now at home with his family, police said. Middletown Township Police Department is seeking the
Toms River Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Henry Ziolkowski, 56, of Toms River, was charged with possession of child
RFH Introduces its Own Award-Winning Composer
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School is proud to announce that senior Hayden Marciszewski has been named the grand prize winner
Car Crash Investigation at Holmdel Intersection, Roads Closed
Middletown Police Department announced that there has been a car accident at Dwight Road and Van Schoick Road this morning,
Eatontown Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
A 16-year-old Eatontown girl has been reported missing, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Joe’Ziah Ashe was last seen
Brookdale Community College Declares the College a Stigma-Free Zone
One in four adults experiences a diagnosable mental illness every year. One in seven adults experiences a diagnosable substance use
Red Bank Man Charged With Narcotic and Drug-Related Offenses
At approximately 11:30 am, the Red Bank Police Department arrested a Red Bank man for possession of a large quantity
Feet First NJ Announces Opening Date For Red Bank Location
Feet First NJ, the skate shop specializing in footwear, is just about ready to open in Red Bank after closing
Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Seeks ATHENA Nominees
Are you, or do you know, an individual who has achieved professional accomplishments, provides community service, and acts as a
$10,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at Matawan Convenience Store
A Mega Millions lottery ticket was purchased in a Matawan convenience store and deemed a winner on Tuesday. The $10,000
Six Flags Great Adventure Parks Announce Launch of 2021 Reservations
February 25, 2021 — Opening Dates, Reservations Announced Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure, the world’s largest drive-thru outside of
Amazon Facility Coming to Ocean Township
Ocean Township is welcoming an Amazon warehouse at the Seaview Square Shopping Center. The new warehouse will take the place
Middletown Disburses $422,500 in COVID-19 Relief Grants
Middletown Township Committee ceremoniously presented eight small businesses with a check for $15,000 each on Feb. 9 through the Middletown
Ocean Avenue Elementary Takes The Great Kindness Challenge
One month. One mission. Endless smiles. Infinite happiness. Ocean Avenue Elementary School encouraged community members and businesses to come together
Springsteen’s DWI Arrest: Charges Dropped, Springsteen to Pay $500 Fee
Hall of Fame rock star Bruce Springsteen’s DWI charges have been dropped following a court hearing on Wednesday, Feb.24. Springsteen
Springsteen and Obama Podcast Recorded in Singer’s Colts Neck Studio
Famed musician Bruce Springsteen and former president Barack Obama have joined forces to create the original podcast, “Renegades: Born in
Exploring the Historical Haven of the Covenhoven House
Freehold is home to some lovely historic properties and sites. Covenhoven House stands at 150 West Main St. in Freehold.
Melissa Barth Named W.R. Satz School Teacher of the Year
Melissa Barth has been named William R. Satz Middle School Teacher of the Year. She is in her 17th year
Belmar Police Bust Man on 40 Drug-Related Offenses
On Feb. 17, the Belmar Police Department concluded a month-long narcotic distribution investigation of 37-year-old Robert Clayton. The bust occurred
Bryan DeNovellis Named Holmdel High School Teacher of the Year
Bryan DeNovellis has been named Holmdel High School Teacher of the Year. He joined the Holmdel faculty in the fall
Virtual Cooking Class at Congregation B’nai Israel of Rumson
Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) wishes everyone a happy and healthy February and invites all to join in some of the
Monmouth County COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Pushed Due to Shipment Delay
Vaccine appointments scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22 were canceled due to the continued delay in vaccine deliveries, according to Commissioner
Holmdel Police Chase Stolen Vehicle on Garden State Parkway
On Feb. 22 at 3:01 am, Holmdel police officers observed a 2019 black BMW X5 operating on American Way near
Learning More About Associates in Vascular Care
Q: Tell me about your background and schooling. A: I’m originally from Jamaica, but I grew up here. I’m a
Six Flags Launches New, Virtual Animal Education Program with Free Teacher Resources
To meet the needs of virtual and in-person learning during the pandemic and beyond, Six Flags Great Adventure launches a
Pascale Coppola of Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty Named No. 1 Realtor in Colts Neck
Pascale Coppola, of Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, has been named the top-ranking realtor in Colts Neck. Serving more than
Brookdale to Host Book Discussion on Climate Change
The American Library Association (ALA) has initiated libraries to engage their communities in programs and conversations that address the climate
Former Long Branch Teacher Arrested For Child Sexual Assault
A former Long Branch elementary school teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old student, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor
Taking a Look At The Trending Shoes, Handbags, and Jewelry
Fashion is ever-changing, and the pace at which it does is dictated by seasonal weather, celebrity trends and societal events.