Little Silver & Shrewsbury
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Four Saint John Vianney Field Hockey Players Named to Shore Coaches Squads
Four members of the Saint John Vianney field hockey squad – Katarina Villa, Fiona Drew, Olivia Militello and Taylor Schlein

Colts Neck Band Announces Concert Dates for 2022-23 Season
The Colts Neck Community Band is excited to announce its upcoming 21st season concert schedule. After being on hiatus for

RFH Footballers ‘Protect the Standard’ of Program
Before the season kicked off, the Rumson-Fair Haven football captains’ huddle had to decide on a slogan to put on

The Garden Club of Fair Haven
The Garden Club of Fair Haven held a wreath-making fundraiser on Nov. 29 during which members crafted and sold 72

Middletown South Ice Hockey Relying on Offensive Speed
Speed. It’s something that can’t be coached but that coaches can certainly take advantage of – and that’s what Middletown

Neptune Homicide Under Investigation
An investigation into a fatal shooting that took place Monday in Neptune Township remains ongoing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S.

RBC Girls’ Basketball Romps in Season Opener
Every year, Head Coach Joe Montano books out-of-area teams in a quest to find the most challenging competition. Accordingly, the

Model UN Conference Welcomes Competitors from Area Middle Schools
Global issues like international taxation, immigration and slave labor are not the typical concerns of middle schoolers. However, on Dec.

RBR Theatre Company Rang in the Holiday Season with ‘A Christmas Carol’
This year, the Red Bank Regional Theatre Company postponed their fall production to December. That timing was quite fitting as

Happy Sustainable New Year
If one of your resolutions is to be a more eco-responsible person, it’s time to “think like a European,” according

Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards $435,000 to Nonprofits
On Nov. 29, more than 250 sponsors, guests and the members of Impact 100 Jersey Coast gathered at The Vogel

Chili Cookoff 2023 Hosted by Middletown United Methodist Church
Healthcare workers will be honored at a Chili Cookoff to be hosted by Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Rd.

Law Enforcement Officials Seek Public’s Assistance with Manalapan Crash
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the driver who may have been involved in a motor-vehicle

Wreaths Across America Day Celebrated at Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury
After two days of rain, the sun shined brightly Dec. 17 on the army of volunteers out to participate in

Cate DeSousa Competes at Nike Cross Nationals
Ever since she watched her brother, Chris DeSousa, compete for Christian Brothers Academy in the Nike Cross Nationals in 2019,

K.E.Y.S. Recovery High School Makes Achieving Graduation Possible
The Knowledge Empowers Youth and Sobriety (K.E.Y.S.) Academy is a Recovery High School on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community

Monmouth County Library Upcoming Events
Start 2023 with a workout for your mind and spirit by attending a wonderful collection of fun, fascinating and free

Hazlet Couple Criminally Charged After 1-Year-Old Overdoses
A one-year-old’s parents have been criminally charged after the child experienced a suspected drug overdose in Hazlet yesterday and was

Fair Haven Runners Turn Out for 2022 Turkey Trot
The ninth annual Fair Haven Turkey Trot was well-attended early in the day with plenty of runners, walkers and holiday

Colts Neck Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with a Trip to LBI
The Colt Neck Senior Citizens Club had a delightful day on Dec. 14 when they boarded a new bus in

Upcoming Events at the Oceanic Free Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) wishes everyone a happy and healthy start to the new year ahead. Your friends at

Local Man Arrested for Oceanport Shooting
A Neptune man has been arrested for the killing of a 41-year-old man in Oceanport last night, Monmouth County Prosecutor

Polar Plunge Participants Raise More Than $100,000 for MCSPCA
Hundreds of fearless friends of animals came together on Nov. 26 at D’Jais in Belmar for the second annual Doggy

Christ Church Hosts Holiday Events and Drives
Historic Christ Church always welcomes visitors, and on Dec. 4, they were greeted by a special guest – St. Nicholas

Brookdale Men’s Basketball Team Tops National Ranking
Behind a stifling defense, the Brookdale Community College men’s basketball team has risen to the top of the national polls.

Middletown and Holmdel Residents Donate to Veterans Drive
This holiday season, the Middletown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution showed its gratitude to those who protect

Middletown Bank Robbery Under Investigation
An investigation has been launched into a bank robbery from earlier this morning in Middletown Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond

January/February 2023 Calendar of Events
Pier Village Ice Skating – Through Sunday, Feb. 26 Lace up and take to the ice at Pier Village! Long Branch

Police Activity Witnessed at Valley Bank in Middletown
Police activity has been reported in and around Valley Bank in Middletown. Valley Bank is located in the Kohls Shopping

Two Men Sentenced for 2019 Asbury Park Fatal Shooting
Two men were sentenced for their respective roles in the 2019 shooting homicide of a 23-year-old Asbury Park man at

Coastal Flood Warning in Place Until Noon Friday
Due to the pending storm, the Middletown Police Department has issued a Coastal Flood Warning. One to two feet of

Former Keansburg Police Officer Sentenced for Sex Crime
A former member of the Keansburg Police Department has been sentenced to four years in state prison after admitting earlier

Middletown Police Investigate Several Reports of Break-ins
During the early morning hours of Dec. 18, Middletown Township Police responded to four reports of burglaries, attempted burglaries and

Local Police Sergeant Charged with Stealing More Than $75K from Local PBA
A Wall Township Police Department Sergeant has been criminally charged with stealing more than $75,000 from his local Police Benevolent

Wall Township Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Aggravated Manslaughter of Baby Girl
Austin Meli, a Wall Township resident was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the homicide of his six-week old

Man Arrested for Fatal July Crash in Freehold Township
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection with the death of a mother and her child from a

Liquivida Opens Medical Wellness Center in Middletown
Liquivida in Middletown is a new type of medical wellness center. The staff offers a spa-like atmosphere: hip, relaxing and

Four Arrested in Ocean Township for Theft of Catalytic Converters
On Wednesday, Dec. 14 at approximately 12:30 am, Ocean Township police officers were dispatched to Kneeley Boulevard for a report
Bicyclist Dies in Ocean Township Motor-Vehicle Crash
A female bicyclist from Ocean Township has died as the result of a motor-vehicle crash in the same town, Monmouth

Middletown Recreation Organizes Adult Open Basketball
Middletown residents are invited to keep fit this new year and join Adult Open Basketball. Coed teams are picked weekly.
Asbury Park Man Convicted at Trial of Sex Crimes Against Juvenile
A Monmouth County Jury has returned a guilty verdict against an Asbury Park man who sexually abused a juvenile over
Marlboro Police Host Adopt-A-Family Program
The Marlboro Township Police Department will be hosting its annual Adopt-A-Family Program this holiday season. Members have been made aware

Clean Ocean Action Holds 37th Annual Beach Sweeps
The morning of Oct. 22 started out beautiful and by midday, the beaches up and down the Jersey Shore were

Trinity Hall Goalie Emily Venezia Reaches 100-Save Milestone
Trinity Hall freshman goalie Emily Venezia reached the single-season 100-save gold standard. She accomplished the mark on the last contest

Trinity Hall’s Scoble Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Trinity Hall’s Aubrey Scoble has been named to the Shore Coaches Second Team All Shore, Second Team All Monmouth County

10 Ranney Seniors Commit to Play Collegiate Sports
Ranney School celebrated 10 members of the class of 2023 who have committed to continue their athletic careers in college.

Ranney Holds Service Day to Fight Food Insecurity
Ranney students from all three divisions, ages 3 through grade 12, recently worked together to assemble more than 23,000 meals

CBA Basketball ‘Much Improved on Offense’
With four starters and 85 percent of its scoring returning, the Christian Brothers Academy basketball team is looking for a

NSDAR Concludes Bridge of Books Collection
On Nov. 7, the Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) delivered 1,400 new and gently

RBC Wrestling Set to Establish Win Streak
The Red Bank Catholic wrestling team posted a 12-6 record last year. That successful campaign broke a string of three