Little Silver & Shrewsbury
Stay in touch with what’s going on in the Little Silver and Shrewsbury Journal.
Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.

Sabatos Prime Meats in Belford Closing its Doors
Sabatos Prime Meats has announced that on March 18, the business will be closing its doors forever. Sabatos, located at

Asbury Park Man Indicted for Killing Girlfriend’s Dog
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against an Asbury Park man who killed his girlfriend’s Poodle last

Construction Begins on Middletown Dog Park
Middletown Township announced that construction of a new dog park is officially underway! It will be the latest addition to

CBA Lacrosse Craving a Shore Conference Title
Christian Brothers Academy’s lacrosse team will be looking to maintain its place among the Shore Conference’s powerhouse squads in 2023.

All Eyes on the Red Bank Catholic Mound
Because of its winning tradition on the diamond, the Red Bank Catholic baseball team begins every season with expectations, and

Jersey Shore Chinese School & Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning Celebrate Year of the Rabbit
The Jersey Shore Chinese School (JSCS) & Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) held a wonderful performance on Jan. 28

Grey Seal Pup Found Crossing Route 35
On Monday night, Feb. 27, a female Grey Seal pup was found by officers from the Brick Township Police Department

Middletown North Baseball Team Looking to Defend State Championship
Middletown North’s baseball team made history in 2022, winning the program’s first-ever state championship. It was a memorable win for

Colts Neck Community Church Holds Chili Cook-Off
Members and friends of Colts Neck Community Church got into the spirit of the NFL playoffs on Jan. 29 by

HFEE Spring Gala Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 16th Holmdel Foundation for Educational Excellence (HFEE) Spring Gala, to be held this

Area Athletes Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer Research
When the Middletown High School North and South hockey teams took to the ice this January, they were playing for

Man Charged in Connection with a Hit and Run
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Captain Warren Morrison of the Piscataway Police Department announced today that an Iselin man

Three Dolphins Die in Horseshoe Cove in Sandy Hook
At 11:12 am on Saturday, Feb. 18, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) received a call from a member of

Tornado Warning Issued in Monmouth County
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a tornado warning for Southeastern Mercer County in central New Jersey,

Garage Sale Diaries: Katie’s Trip to Italy
These freezing days make us long for better times – times when the weather was nicer and one could depend

July 2022 Homicide in Neptune Township Remains Under Investigation
A fatal shooting that took place in Neptune Township last summer remains under active investigation, and authorities are again requesting

Holmdel Township Committee Launches Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Drive
Holmdel Mayor DJ Luccarelli and the Township Committee announced that they will be sponsoring a donation drive to provide aid

Arrest, Charges Brought Against Two Men in Fatal Asbury Park Shooting
Two local men were charged in connection with the fatal shooting that took place in Asbury Park on Feb. 2,

Two Charged with Conspiracy, Attempted Murder for Long Branch Shootings
Two local men were arrested earlier this week and criminally charged in connection with a pair of shooting incidents that

Update on Humpback Whale that Washed Ashore at Manasquan Beach
A dead humpback whale washed ashore Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Manasquan. This is the ninth dead whale that has washed

Another Dead Whale Washes Up on the Jersey Shore
A dead humpback whale washed ashore Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Manasquan. This is the ninth dead whale that has washed

Uncle and Nephew Convicted in Deadly 2018 Neptune Shooting
A Monmouth County Jury has returned guilty verdicts against an uncle and his nephew in connection with a November 2018

Fair Haven Public Works Department to Begin Street Sweeping This Week
The Fair Haven Public Works Department is planning to sweep every street in the borough this week and next, starting

Middle Road Closed Due to Downed Power Lines
A utility pole and power lines have been reported to be down on Middle Road between Poole Ave and Bromley

RFH Pole Vaulters Find Inspiration, Competition in Each Other
“It’s fun to fly, fun to feel weightless. It’s a great feeling.” Those were the sentiments of Rumson-Fair Haven’s Gabe

Middletown South Girls Swimming for a Division Title
“It’s going to be quite a different season,” said Middletown South girls’ swimming Coach Denise Skinner. Fifteen seniors graduated from

Red Bank Wrestler Kevin Ruland on Track to Update Record Books
Red Bank Regional wrestler Kevin Ruland is just in his sophomore year. However, at this early stage of his athletic

The Garden State Film Festival Returns for the 21st Year
The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), New Jersey’s premier independent film festival, celebrates 21 years this March. This year, the

Upcoming Events at the Oceanic Free Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) celebrates the U.S. presidents and the proud heritage of the Irish culture. Your friends at

Upcoming Events at Congregation B’nai Israel
Congregation B’nai Israel invites all to visit this friendly congregation. On Friday, March 3, CBI will be welcoming all new

Hello, Dolly! Shrewsbury Historical Society Displays Collection of Dolls from Around the World
The Shrewsbury Historical Society invites you to get an up-close look at an amazing collection of dolls from around the

Girl Scouts Present Popular Annual Event, TopCookie Contest
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have launched the 2023 Cookie Season as well as the fourth annual TopCookie Dessert

Embrace Flora and Fauna This Winter
Late winter can move so slowly as gardeners wait impatiently for their seed orders to arrive, crocuses to bloom and

Talk Around Town: Locals Discuss Inflation
“Corporations could find ways to absorb higher costs without passing them on to us, but that’s not standard protocol, and

Two River-Area Students Encouraged to Apply for Scholarship
Rumson Garden Club, a member of the Garden Club of America, will be offering a new scholarship in memory of

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Makes Plans for the New Year
Members and guests of the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas met for a general

Holmdel Girls Claim She Got Game Tournament Title
The Holmdel girls’ basketball team entered the Shore Games She Got Game Classic tournament looking to test their abilities against

Friends, Family and Footballers Come Together for Live Like Cory Tournament
On the morning of New Year’s Eve, while fog blanketed Colts Neck and 2022 signed its goodbye with raindrops, more

RFH Indoor Track Relay Teams Qualify for National Meet
The indoor track and field national championships aren’t until March, but two Rumson-Fair Haven relay teams have already qualified for

Ocean Township Man Sentenced to Life for 2019 Murder, Arson
A local man who murdered a family friend in 2019 and then set her home on fire has been sentenced

Jacqueline Carrigg Named Red Bank Regional High School Teacher of the Year
Jacqueline Carrigg has been named Red Bank Regional High School’s Teacher of the Year. She is a mathematics teacher in

Pilgrim Baptist Church Hosts MLK Commemorative Celebration
The Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank hosted the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration on Jan. 16.

Winter’s the Time for an Awe Walk
Everyone could use a lift during the short, cold days of winter, and a fast, free and fascinating solution is

Upcoming Monmouth County Library Highlights
Bring some warmth into your winter by attending a wonderful assortment of fun, fresh and free programs, brought to you

Kimberly Herthel Named Holmdel High School Teacher of the Year
Kimberly Herthel has been named Holmdel High School’s Teacher of the Year. She has been a member of the faculty

Colts Neck Girls’ Basketball Starts Season with a Win
The Colts Neck High School girls’ basketball team launched its 2022-23 campaign with a 48-36 road victory over Manalapan. Junior

Athletes Accumulate State Rankings at Monmouth County Boys’ Indoor Track and Field Relays Championship
Christian Brothers Academy overcame a determined Rumson-Fair Haven effort to hold onto its Monmouth County Boys’ Indoor Track and Field

Attempted House Burglary Suspects Caught by Police
On Feb. 5, at about 6:40 am, a resident on Kimball Turn reported three males wearing dark clothing, ski masks

Family Members Escape House Fire in Holmdel
On Friday, Feb. 3 at 4:40 pm, the Holmdel Police Department responded to 214 Holland Rd. for a report of

Asbury Park Homicide Under Investigation
A fatal shooting that took place in Asbury Park on Thursday, Feb 2, is under active investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor