Shrewsbury & Little Silver
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Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.

Sea Bright is Story Locale for Fifth ‘King Claude’ Book
The beach at Sea Bright is the story locale for the latest King Claude book “King Claude at the Beach.”

Holmdel Police Arrest Man for Lewdness and Harassment at Old Navy
The individual pictured here was wanted for questioning in a number of lewdness complaints from several local businesses that were

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Celebrates at Spring Luncheon
On May 11, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held a spring luncheon at

RCDS Rummage Sale Returns for 51st Anniversary with Record-Breaking Year
The Rumson Country Day School’s Annual Whale of a Sale, popularly known as Rummage, returned from a pandemic hiatus this

Trail Riders Club Welcomes Local Author to Kick Off 2023 Season
Heather Wallace, Middletown’s award-winning author, kicked-off the Colts Neck Trail Riders Club’s (CNTRC) 2023 season. The CNTRC, which is focused

Holmdel and Middletown Students Graduate from Prestigious New Jersey STEM Program
Juhi Amin, Jue Gong, and Aleicia Zhu, of Holmdel, and Maya Mann, of Middletown, graduated from the Governor’s STEM Scholars,

Holmdel and Middletown Students Graduate from Prestigious New Jersey STEM Program
Juhi Amin, Jue Gong, and Aleicia Zhu, of Holmdel, and Maya Mann, of Middletown, graduated from the Governor’s STEM Scholars,

Law Enforcement Officers Honored by The 200 Club of Monmouth County with Valor Awards for Exceptional Bravery
27 Additional First Responders in Monmouth County Receive Merit Awards, Commendation Awards, and Certificates of Recognition The 200 Club of

Monmouth Crisis Intervention Training Named Program of the Year at Statewide Conference
When the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO), in conjunction with its mental health partners, launched its inaugural round of Crisis

Asbury Park Man Charged with Kidnapping, Luring 11-Year-Old
An Asbury Park man has been arrested and criminally charged with luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl off the street

Former Gymnastics Coach Charged with Sexual Crimes Against Three Athletes
An Ocean County man who had worked as a youth gymnastics coach in several locations across Monmouth County for approximately

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Freshwater Fishing Derby
Calling all anglers! The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its Freshwater Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday,

Couple That Abandoned Dog in Home Depot Identified
On Friday, May 26 at approximately 6:30 pm, two individuals abandoned a young, female Labrador Retriever in the parking lot

Holmdel Residence Burglarized Over the Holiday Weekend
The Holmdel Police Department reported that on Saturday, May 27 at 4:05 am, officers responded to a residence on Palmetto

Teen Charged in Connection with Freehold Township Fatal MVC
A teenager has been charged in connection with a motor-vehicle collision that claimed the life of two juveniles and injured

House Fire in the Port Monmouth Section of Middletown Township
On Thursday, May 25, at 2:42 pm, the Middletown Township Fire Department (MTFD) was dispatched to smoke issuing from the

Asbury Park Woman Admits Responsibility for Toddler’s Fatal Overdose
An Asbury Park woman has admitted to being responsible for the death of her 2-year-old son due to a drug

Man Charged for Practicing Law Without a License in Monmouth County
A Middlesex County man has been criminally charged with repeatedly practicing law in Monmouth County without a license, Monmouth County

ATTENTION TAYLOR SWIFT FANS: No Ticket, No Entry into MetLife Stadium Parking Lot
MetLife Stadium will host Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour on May 26, 27 and 28. The New Jersey State Police

Circle BMW to Host Memorial Day Sales Event to Benefit the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund
Circle BMW, the region’s premier BMW dealership, announced that it will make a charitable donation to the Lt. Dennis W.

Two Arrested in Vaping Investigation in Middletown
On May 23, Middletown Township Police arrested two subjects for illegal sales of vaping products to underage buyers. The arrests

Teacher Charged with Official Misconduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on May 23, Kyle Banner, 48, of Brick Township, was charged with

Teen Charged in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Freehold Township
A teenager has been charged in connection with a motor-vehicle collision that claimed the life of two juveniles and injured

Attend Middletown’s Annual Memorial Day Parade
Middletown Township and American Legion Post 338 encourage community members to come together for their annual Memorial Day Parade to

Colts Neck Annual Youth Fishing Derby
Colts Neck Township will be holding its Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 11, from 10 am to 12

Celebrate Summer With A Free Concert
The Red Bank Chamber Music Society (RBCMS) will be performing a free concert, featuring the Ulysses String Quartet, on June

Two Sentenced for Machete Slaying in Howell
Two relatives responsible for the 2019 machete killing of an Ocean County man in Howell have been sentenced, Monmouth County

Authorities Seeking Public’s Assistance in East Brunswick Hit and Run
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance

Matawan-based Company CFO and CPA Sentenced
A CPA who had previously been the Chief Financial Officer of a Matawan-based financial services technology company, has been sentenced

Shrewsbury Chorale Announces Third Concert
The Shrewsbury Chorale proudly announces its third concert of the 2022-2023 season. Fire and Water, under the direction of Fiona

MCSPCA Posts Update on Puppy Found on the Side of the Road
The Monmouth County SPCA recently posted an update on Matilda, an emaciated puppy found last week on the side of

Asbury Park Resident Indicted for Torturing, Killing Pet Cat
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against the Asbury Park man charged with torturing and killing his

Springwood Avenue Harmony: The Unique Musical Legacy of Asbury Park’s West Side, 1871-1945
Since just after its founding in 1871, Asbury Park has been a “music city.” While much is known about the

Saint John Vianney High School Student Killed in Crash
On Thursday, May 11, Lauren Hewski, an 18-year-old senior at Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, was killed in

The Data Pros Offer Free Microsoft 365 Workshop
Join the Data Pros for a free workshop to learn how Microsoft 365 empowers business owners to do more with

Severely Emaciated Puppy Found in Neptune is Being Investigated
Investigators are seeking assistance from the public in determining who may be responsible for the neglect of a severely emaciated

Local Man Pleads Guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child
A Tinton Falls man has pled guilty in connection with endangering the welfare of a minor at The Boondocks Fishery

Howell Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash
A Howell Township police officer located a motorcycle crash on May 7 at approximately 12:37 am. A 40-year-old motorcyclist from

Asbury Park Artists Take Center Stage at the Inaugural “North to Shore Festival”
Dozens of new events added to the festival lineup, featuring the city’s own authors, rockers, jazz musicians, fashion designers, singer-songwriters,

Colts Neck Lacrosse Player Alex Blaszczck Reaches Milestone
Colts Neck lacrosse goalie Alex Blaszczck has reached the 200-save career milestone. The senior achieved the mark during a 13-2

Colts Neck Woman’s Club Wins Awards at Spring Conference
The Shore District of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC held its Spring Conference and Achievement

Vienna’s Walk 4 International SUDC Awareness Comes to Bell Works
At 9 am on Saturday, May 20, Bell Works will host Vienna’s Walk 4 International SUDC Awareness on the sixth

Asbury Park Man Sentenced to 17+ Years for Sex Crimes Against Two Juveniles
A local man who sexually abused two juvenile siblings over the course of several years and was convicted at trial

Celebrate Summer at the Sea Bright Fireman’s Fair
Get a taste of summer fun at the Sea Bright Fireman’s Fair when it returns Thursday, May 18 to Sunday,

Daughters of the American Revolution Name Essay Contest Winners
On April 17, the Shrewsbury Municipal Center hosted the Shrewsbury-Towne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s American History

‘Spamalot’ Performed at RFH High School
A bit of British humor was played out on the Rumson-Fair Haven High School stage this spring. Let’s correct that

Celebrate National Trails Day in Colts Neck
One of the best ways to relieve stress, increase mobility and alleviate joint pain, improve cardiovascular health, elevate mood, reduce

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Recognized as a Common Sense School
Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology,

Rumson Community Appeal Kicks off 2023 Fundraising Drive
From annual holiday celebrations to the St. Patrick’s Day parade, there are many traditions that make Rumson truly special. None

Swim Camp for Individuals with Disabilities Needs Volunteers
iCan Shine is a nonprofit organization that provides recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. The iCan Swim program focuses on