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

When You Have Lost Your Holiday Joy
Amid the tinsel and gift wrap, the parties and gifts, there are many people who are sharing their holidays with

Dominant Cross Country Program Captures Win at Meet of Champions
It was only fitting that in this year – the 50th anniversary of the NJSIAA Cross Country Meet of Champions

Saint John Vianney Girls’ Basketball Approaches Season with National Ranking
The Saint John Vianney girls’ basketball team has already received plenty of preseason attention. The squad is currently ranked No.

Young RFH Wrestling Squad is Poised to Improve
Last year, the Rumson-Fair Haven wrestling squad posted a modest 11-10 record. However, the squad looked better in the latter
Free FLIPS Conference for Middle and High School Girls
Teen Scene author and Irish dancer Blake Cregg-Wedmore is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, and she invites all

Neptune Township Homicide Remains Under Investigation; Public’s Assistance Requested
An investigation into a fatal shooting that took place in Neptune Township in early October remains ongoing and authorities are

RFH Girls’ Basketball Team Finds Leader and Rhythm
By the end of the 2021-22 season, no one wanted to play the Rumson-Fair Haven girls’ basketball team. The Bulldogs

Find Great Gifts at the AAUW Book Sale
Stuff a lot of stockings and save a lot of cash while helping a good cause by shopping at the

Track and Field Male Athletes Ready to Face Off
With Christian Brothers Academy’s harriers returning to dominance, look for the distance events to be a highlight of the indoor

Ranney School Girls’ Basketball Looks to Repeat as Division Champions
The Ranney School girls’ basketball team clinched the B-Central Division last year, going undefeated 12-0 in division play. They also

Middletown South Girls’ Basketball Welcomes New Head Coach
At the end of the 2021-22 season, Middletown South girls’ basketball Head Coach Tom Brennan announced he was stepping down,

Holmdel Wrestling Needs to Resolve Staffing Issues
Last year, the Holmdel wrestling team posted a disappointing 8-14 record. There are several bright spots on this squad, but

Saint John Vianney Wrestling Looks to Repeat as District Champion
Last year, the Saint John Vianney wrestling team easily won the District 17 championship. At the tournament, eight Lancers gained

Middletown South Wrestling Faces a Rebuilding Year
Last year, the Middletown South wrestling team captured their first District championship since 1996. Seven members of the squad took

Local Woman Charged with Stealing $146K from Former Employer
A local woman has been criminally charged with stealing more than $146,000 from her former employer over the course of

RBC Girls’ Basketball in Quest for State Title
Last year, the Red Bank Catholic girls’ basketball team posted a 23-5 record and went 12-0 in division action to

Three Rumson-Fair Haven Players Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Three members of the Rumson-Fair Haven girls’ soccer squad – Janey Sypeck, Kate Hennen and Katie Walls – were named

Waterspirit
There is a different nonprofit organization working quietly and thoughtfully to improve the earth and your well-being. Waterspirit is a

Three Middletown South Players Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Three members of the Middletown High School South girls’ soccer squad – Abby Doherty, Erin Prince and Bea Tinoco –

Happy Sustainable Holidays
The holiday season is of good wishes, food, friends and fun, but it’s also a time when trash cans fill

Teen Artist’s Work to Raise Funds this Holiday Season
At just 16 years old, Rumson’s Logan Rettino has proven herself to be a remarkably accomplished artist. Despite her age,

Shrewsbury Historical Society Presents ‘Pull up a Chair’ Exhibit
Following on the heels of the popular Vintage Wedding Gown exhibit, the Shrewsbury Historical Society (SHS) decided it was time

RFH Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Fifteen Rumson-Fair Haven student-athletes made their college choices official by signing Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic

Colts Neck’s Coniglio and Jacoutot Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Juli Coniglio and Kylie Jacoutot have been named to the Shore Coaches All County and All Division soccer squads. The

‘Don’t Tell Mother’ Staged by the Cougar Theatre Company
The Cougar Theatre Company of Colts Neck High School presented “Don’t Tell Mother” as its fall production. The play premiered

LVGA Hosts Halloween Hullabaloo
The Lincroft Village Green Association successfully converted Halloween into a two-day holiday this year. That was done by hosting their

Dorothy Blair Manson Eagle Finds a New Home
Anyone who has visited the Shrewsbury Municipal Complex and the Shrewsbury Historical Society (SHS) has been greeted by the large,

Five Red Bank Catholic Players Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
The Red Bank Catholic girls’ soccer team captured the A-Central Division title this year, going undefeated in division play. They

Holmdel Girls’ Basketball to Take Another Shot at a State Title
Last season, the Holmdel girls’ basketball team advanced to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 tournament semifinal. They fell short
SJV Boys’ Bowling Welcomes New Coach, School Alumna
The Saint John Vianney boys’ bowling team returns this year ready to improve their game and roll through their opponents.

Upcoming Events at Congregation B’nai Israel
Congregation B’nai Israel wishes everyone a safe and happy Hanukkah and a shiny start to 2023. They also welcome you

December at the Oceanic Free Library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) wishes everyone a special holiday season full of peace and joy and a happy start

Join the Fair Haven Seniors
The Fair Haven Seniors meet every third Tuesday of the month at Bicentennial Hall at 1 pm, and all you

Students Help Fair Haven’s Seniors and Disabled this Winter
The Be a Good Neighbor Committee, with the support of Knollwood School Superintendent Sean McNeil and Principal Amy Romano, is

Thompson Girls’ Soccer Claims Fifth Consecutive Conference Championship
Winning has become a tradition for the Thompson Middle School girls’ soccer team. The program is on the threshold of

The 42nd Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk Was a Big Success
Oct. 16 was a special Sunday. Not only was it World Hunger Day, it was also the day when volunteers

Saint John Vianney Girls’ Bowling Team Back After Undefeated 2022
The Saint John Vianney girls’ bowling team returns to the lanes, burning with the fuel of an undefeated season last

Human Remains Identified as Teen Declared Missing in 1972
On Easter Sunday, April 2, 1972, 16-year-old Nancy Carol Fitzgerald sat down for dinner with her family in North Jersey.

YMCA Organizes 34th Dr. King Commemorative Breakfast
After a two-year hiatus, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is pleased to announce the 34th memorial breakfast to commemorate

Colts Neck Girls’ Basketball to Continue Winning Tradition
The Colts Neck girls’ basketball squad lost their top scorers of last year to graduation: Julianna Gibson (359 points) and

MISSING DOG ALERT: Have you seen Madonna?
Unfortunately, it appears that there is another situation similar to the events surrounding Gemma, a dog that was found and

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Creates Giving Back Committee
On Nov. 10, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held a general meeting at

RBR Student-Athletes Commit to Collegiate Teams
Red Bank Regional celebrated six of their student-athletes committing to play at the next level during an event held on

Colts Neck Trail Riders Club Celebrates Season at Halloween Hunter Pace
The Colts Neck Trail Riders Club (CNTRC) held the Carol Thompson Memorial Pace on Oct. 23 at Thompson Park in

Holmdel and Saint John Vianney Players Named to Shore Coaches Soccer Squads
Saint John Vianney’s Cate O’Grady and Milani Thompson, and Holmdel’s Taylor Bielan and Lily Reardon have been named to the

Colts Neck Woman’s Club Recognizes Veterans
Veterans Day was celebrated in several ways this year in Colts Neck. On Nov. 11, the Woman’s Club held its

Lincroft Lightning Captures Division Title
The Lincroft Lightning baseball team recently captured the 15/16U Shore Division title to wrap up a successful 9-3 season. The

Will Surdez to Lead Colts Neck Basketball Team
It might be considered a new era in Colts Neck boys’ basketball with the retirement of the only head coach

Red Bank Catholic Announces New Full Merit Scholarship in Honor of Dennis P. Lynch ‘59
Red Bank Catholic (RBC) is honored to announce the endowment of the Dennis P. Lynch ’59 Merit Scholarship. The scholarship

Trinity Hall Ice Hockey Team Going After ’21 State Champs
The Trinity Hall ice hockey team begins its fifth season with a roster ready to rule. The girls went 9-8