Middletown & Lincroft
Stay in touch with what’s going on in The Middletown Journal.
Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.

CBA Runs Away with NJSIAA Non-Public A Championship
It was another day on the track and in the field for the Christian Brothers Academy boys. The Colts galloped

Holmdel’s Tianna Mickens Selected as National Youth Delegate for Prestigious Conference
Tianna Mickens, a student at Holmdel High School, was selected to represent her town as a National Youth Delegate to

Woman’s Club of Colts Neck Participates in Memorial Day Parade
Members of the Woman’s Club of Colts Neck decorated a float for the Veterans of Colts Neck who rode in

Tower Players Company’s Evan Callas Receives Basie Award
A capacity crowd of 1,500 attended the 18th annual Basie Awards ceremony on May 24 at the Count Basie Center

Middletown Township Public Library Receives Great Stories Club Grant
Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL) has been selected as one of 58 libraries nationwide to take part in the Great

Getting Ready for the 2023 Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk
While many are enjoying summer vacations, the Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk Team is hard at working preparing for this

Colts Neck Man Sentenced for Multiple 2021 Robberies, Burglary
A Colts Neck man who committed a string of robberies and a burglary over the course of about a month

Middletown North Track and Field Wins Sectional Title
Now that the Middletown High School North boys’ track and field team has experienced winning a state sectional championship, it’s

Be Part of the 2023 Monmouth County Fair Home & Garden Competition
It’s time to start getting your entries ready for the 2023 Monmouth County Fair Home & Garden Competition. Staff will

Brookdale Baseball Players Named to All-Region Team
It was a challenging season for the Brookdale Community College baseball team. Injuries kept the lineup in flux and tested

NJ Big Brothers Big Sisters Selected for LGBTQ+ Peer Coaching Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) has been selected as a LGBTQ+ Peer Coach for

Attorney General Releases Body Cam Footage of Fatal Old Bridge Police Involved Shooting
The Attorney General’s Office today released footage from a police body-worn camera and audio from a 9-1-1 call related to

Coach Hausmann Leads RBC to Program History
Winning the NJSIAA South Jersey Non-Public A sectional championship has been a stumbling block for the Red Bank Catholic baseball

Red Bank Catholic Captures Fifth Conference Championship
ShoreTown Ballpark – home to the Philadelphia Phillies’ Single A Affiliate, the Lakewood BlueClaws – has become the Red Bank

Navesink Garden Club Practices Ikebana
During the May meeting of the Navesink Garden Club, member Yoko Ukura presented two styles of Ikebana, Moribana and Nageire.

Make-A-Wish New Jersey Celebrates $5 Million Milestone
Make-A-Wish and the Car Donation Foundation recently announced a significant fundraising milestone of $100 million raised nationwide through the Wheels

Monmouth Reform Temple Welcomes Rabbi Renee Goldberg Edelman
The Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) community in Tinton Falls heartily welcomes its new rabbi, Renee Goldberg Edelman. She will assume

Summer is the Season for Proper Skincare
As summertime hits and people are starting to unwind and relax, the self-care habits are rolling back into season. A

Local Students Awarded the DAR Youth Citizenship Medal
The Middletown Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to honor two local students with

Man Fatally Electrocuted at Middletown Construction Site
On July 11 at approximately 12:29 pm, Middletown Township Police responded to 1040 Route 35 in Middletown for a report

Middletown Parent Appears on Fox News to Discuss Transgender Policy in Local Schools
Middletown father Brian Mason was interviewed on Fox News about his views on the new transgender policy approved by the

Local Pulmonologist Charged with Repeated Sexual Assault of Juvenile
A local pulmonologist has been arrested and criminally charged with committing a series of sexual offenses against a juvenile, Monmouth

The Shrewsbury Chorale Announces Summer Sing
The Shrewsbury Chorale marks the return of its Summer Sing, Thursday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary of

NWS Earle to Conduct Training Exercises
Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle will be conducting training exercises between July 10 and July 14 from 8 am until

Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown: History, Coming Projects and Photos
Monmouth County Parks has begun a “Meet Your Parks Monday” post on Facebook that introduces the community to their local

Holmdel Troop 131 Embarks on Adventurous ATV Camping Trip
In an exciting outdoor adventure, members of Holmdel Troop 131 embarked on an ATV camping trip to the Allamuchy Scout

New Playground Unveiled at Colts Neck Parish
A new playground has debuted on the grounds of The Parish of St. Mary, a Roman Catholic church that is

Chris Lanzalotto Named Monmouth County Athletic Director of the Year
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School is proud to share that Chris Lanzalotto has been honored as the Shore Conference Monmouth

Middletown Township Committee Unanimously Votes to Protect Open Space from Development
At the June 5 Township Committee Meeting, the Middletown Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes the acquisition of

Red Bank Regional’s Paige Kelly Named Shore Conference Lacrosse Player of the Year
The Shore Coaches Lacrosse Coaches Association has named Red Bank Regional’s Paige Kelly the Shore Conference Co-Player of the Year

Brookdale Softball Finishes Season Sixth in the Nation
Looking back at Brookdale Community College’s softball season through the lens of an entire season, Head Coach Bo Scannapieco could

Holmdel Boys’ Tennis Team Wins Monmouth County Tournament
It takes a balanced lineup to succeed in tennis, and that has been a hallmark of the Holmdel boys’ tennis

Cougar Theatre Company’s Joshua Ricatti Honored with Basie Award
A capacity crowd of 1,500 attended the 18th annual Basie Awards ceremony on May 24 at the Count Basie Center

Colts Neck Seniors Take a Trip in May
Members of Colts Neck Seniors, Inc. boarded the bus on May 20 for a short trip to Manasquan. A wonderful

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional Unveils New Learning Commons
The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School administration and Board of Education celebrated the end of Phase 4, the final phase,

Middletown North Baseball Defends NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Championship
After winning the Group III state championship last spring, the Middletown High School North baseball team quickly turned the page.

Red Bank’s Dr. Rumage Named Monmouth County Superintendent of the Year
The Red Bank Borough Public Schools Board of Education is proud to announce that Dr. Jared J. Rumage, superintendent of

Locals Learn at Rally for the Two Rivers Eco-Fest
On Saturday, June 3, Clean Ocean Action (COA) and the Rumson Environmental Commission (REC) hosted their fifth annual Rally for

Park System to Host Summer Concerts in Thompson Park
Enjoy live music in a beautiful park setting this summer as the Monmouth County Park System presents a series of
Monmouth County Library Highlights
There are summer reading titles and free activities for the whole family, brought to you by the Monmouth County Libraries.

Soak up Summer at the Jersey Shore
Summers in New Jersey are special in many ways, between beaches, boardwalks, live music, and all the other activities and

Saint Leo the Great Sixth Grader Places Third in the National Essay Contest
Every year, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) sponsors a nationwide American History essay contest for fifth

Little Silver Celebrates 100th Anniversary this Saturday
Little Silver will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 24 (rain date Sunday, June 25) at the Little

NJ Supreme Court Restores Ruling in Keansburg Murder Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to restore the previously reversed conviction of a Keansburg man, Andreas Erazo,

NJ Attorney General Files Suit Against Local Boards of Ed for Transgender Policies
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today the filing of Division on Civil Rights (DCR) complaints challenging allegedly unlawful policies

ALERT: Part of West Front Street Closed for Utility Work
The Middletown Police put out an alert to the community today to avoid West Front Street in the area of

Middletown Township Committee Approves Funding to Improve Roller Hockey Rink at Normandy Park
At the Monday, June 19 regular meeting, the Middletown Township Committee unanimously approved to amend a $5.15 million bond ordinance that

NJ Transit Police Seek the Public’s Assistance in Cold Case
The New Jersey Transit Police Department – Detective Bureau is continuing an investigation into a cold case from June 15,

Active Shooter Drill to be Conducted This Friday
County law enforcement officials will partner with municipal first responders in Monmouth County’s Western Region to conduct an active shooter

Sign Up for Colts Neck’s Got Talent Contest
The Colts Neck Township Recreation Committee invites residents to show off their talent in the Colts Neck Sounds of Summer