Little Silver & Shrewsbury
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Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.
High School Track and Field Athletes Wrap Up Season
After the Lions finished one-two-three in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles final, Middletown High School North track and field Coach Ray
Clean Ocean Action’s First Class of Student Environmental Advocates and Leaders Graduates
This past May, 10 Monmouth County high school students graduated from Clean Ocean Action’s Student Environmental Advocates and Leaders (SEAL)
Keansburg Man Charged with Sexual Assault-Related Offenses
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a New Jersey man was indicted yesterday on charges that he used social
Atlantic Highlands Construction Business Owner Charged for Tax Evasion
The owner of a Monmouth County construction and demolition business admitted yesterday to evading employment and personal income taxes, Acting
Owners of Golden Retriever Rescued from Barnegat Bay Thank Police Who Saved Him
New Jersey State Police rescued a Golden Retriever that had been missing for 16 days in the Barnegat Bay area.
Virtual Internships: How They Help and Hurt Today’s Students
After a difficult year of COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing measures, the world is finally returning to some degree of
Fair Haven Tree Wins Third Place in New Jersey Big Tree Hunt
On a rainy June morning, six members of Rumson Garden Club’s conservation book club gathered to cheer on fellow RGC
Keansburg Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Assault by Strangulation
A Keansburg man was found guilty of aggravated assault by strangulation in what was the first criminal jury trial in
Powerball Ticket Worth $100K Sold at Cliffwood Beach Gas Station
A Mobile gas station located at 1300 Route 35 North in Cliffwood Beach sold a winning lottery ticket on Saturday,
Middletown North Track Star Dominates at County Championship
Hailey Guerrieri credits her gymnastics background for her becoming one of the county’s best all-around track and field athletes. At
Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay Offered this Summer
This summer season, you can get up close and personal with a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures
Manalapan Car Accident Results in Multiple Injuries, At Least One Transported Via Medevac
Police, EMTs and firefighter crews responded to a serious accident today on Taylors Mills Road in Manalapan. At approximately 1
Marlboro Police and K9 Rescue Missing Juvenile
Last week, the Marlboro Police Department received a report of a missing juvenile in the area of Conover Road. Police
Red Bank Regional Students Place in Congressional Art Competition
The winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition were announced by Congressman Chris Smith, who sponsors the annual competition and
New Playground to Open at Holmdel’s Allocco Park
A new playground is being built at Allocco Park, located at 299 Middle Rd. in Holmdel. Monmouth County awarded the
Three Stabbed at Howell Banquet Hall, Police Investigate
At approximately 12:10 am on Saturday, Howell Police Communications responded to a report of multiple people stabbed at Rodina Hall
CBA Lightweight Crew Team Comes from Behind to Earn Stotesbury Cup Crown
Christian Brothers Academy’s lightweight crew team (150 pounds and under) found themselves in an unfamiliar position at the Stotesbury Cup:
Long Branch Beach Party Results in Four Arrests
On Saturday evening, four were arrested for “unruly behavior” after a beach party attracted thousands of people from across the
Monmouth County Fair Returns This July
The Monmouth County Fair is returning this year and will be held at East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road in
County Students Earn Associate’s Degree While in High School
High school students throughout Monmouth County who augmented their traditional high school curriculum with college-level courses through Brookdale Community College’s
Do It Better Fun-For-All Summer Bucket List
Summer brings the freedom that comes with warm weather and vacation time. This season of long days is often a
Two Monmouth County Residents Arrested on Drug Related Charges
On June 16 at 9:44 pm, Lakehurst police officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle that was being
Bomb Threat Posed at Colts Neck Naval Base, Shelter in Place Lifted
On June 17 at approximately 5:20 pm, a female driver approached the mainside gate of Naval Weapons Station Earle in
MCHA to Present 9/11 Commemoration
Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) has announced plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
Middletown Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges at JFK Airport
On Jan. 30, the Hackettstown Detective Bureau began an investigation into a reported sexual assault that occurred at a residence
Shrewsbury Garden Club Keeps Busy This Summer
It was easy to tell that many people have spent time in May with gardening on their minds. After months
State Trooper and Good Samaritan Save Distressed Kayakers in Manasquan
An off-duty New Jersey State Trooper and a good Samaritan saved two distressed kayakers who fell overboard in the Glimmer
19-Year-Old Arrested After Making Two Bomb Threats in Point Pleasant
The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department announced the arrest of Nkosi Jones, 19, of Brick, for calling in two bomb
Asbury Park Man Indicted for Two Stabbings
A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted an Asbury Park man on three counts connected to the stabbing of two victims
Brick Township Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on June 16, Luis Castaneda-Contreras, 33, of Brick Township, was charged with
2 Injured After Water Ride Accident at Six Flags Great Adventure
On early Sunday evening, a car on a Saw Mill Log Flume ride flipped on its side, causing two riders
Ocean State Job Lot to Open in Freehold
Ocean State Job Lot is opening a location in Freehold at a former Toys ‘R’ Us building. It is located
Jenna Paterno Joins the Twin Lights Historical Society Staff
With plans being made for the reopening of the Twin Lights Historic Site, the Twin Lights Historical Society announced that
Wingstop to Open Location in Freehold Township
Wingstop, known for their chicken wings, tenders, fries and sauces, is coming to Freehold Township! Wingstop will replace a shuttered
Atlantic Cinemas to Reopen Under New Ownership
Atlantic Cinemas located on First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands is slated to reopen after closing in November 2020. Tony and
Monmouth Invasive Species Strike Team Works to Tackle Thorny Problems
The problem of invasive plant species overgrowth continues to plague most of Monmouth County. Ann Sherwood, of the Colts Neck
Middletown Plans to Open Park and Parking Area Next to River Plaza Elementary School
Middletown Township is working on a plan to open a new park with a parking area. It will be located
Monmouth Men’s Soccer Captures MAAC Championship
In one half of a soccer game, the Monmouth University’s men’s team turned its entire season around. The Hawks went
MRT Celebrates Meeting and Working in Person for Mitzvah Day 2021
“It is incredible to have people getting together again,” Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) Rabbi Marc Kline told members of his
One Person Killed, Five Injured in Barnegat Bay Boat Accident
One person was killed and five others were injured along the coast of Ocean County early Sunday, according to police.
UPDATE: Middletown Lincroft Road Closure Moved to Tuesday
The Middletown Lincroft Road closure has been changed from today to tomorrow, June 15, police said. The road will be
Driver Trapped in Burning Vehicle Following Single-Car Crash
On Saturday, June 12 at 11:15 pm, the Brick Township Police Department and Lakewood Police Department responded to the area
Rumson Teen Works to Save Endangered Monarch Butterfly
Reagan Volk moved to Rumson from New York City when she was in the first grade. That’s also when she
MHSN Baseball Coach Says Team is ‘Back Bigger and Stronger’
A year away from the diamond doesn’t seem to have set the Middletown High School North baseball team back. The
Jackson Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Burglary Suspect
The Jackson Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify and locate a suspect involved in a daytime
Middletown Lincroft Road Will be Partially Closed Monday Due to Paving
On Monday, June 14, Middletown Lincroft Road will be closed from Holland Road to Castle Drive, according to Middletown police.
Matawan Woman Fatally Shot in Atlanta, Georgia
On Wednesday, June 2, a Matawan woman was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia, according to a CBS report. Justine Bernard,
RCDS Students Earn Recognition for National Latin Exam
The Rumson Country Day School school motto “vitae disce,” Latin for “learn for life,” captures the essence of the school’s
Thompson Wrestling Completes Season in Challenging COVID-19 Environment
When the school year began last fall, there were serious doubts that middle school sports could be held. Area middle
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Autistic Howell Man
Howell Township police are seeking the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Yasin Barrett. He was reported missing by family on