Shrewsbury & Little Silver
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Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.
Lillian Burry Wishes Thomas Jefferson a Happy Birthday
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He
Retail Space Coming to Route 35 in Ocean Township
A new retail space, Ocean Commons, is joining Route 35 and Deal Road in Ocean Township. According to the Paramount
Man Found Dead in Sandy Hook Bay After Falling Overboard
A body was recovered from the Sandy Hook Bay this past weekend after police say a man fell off his
Dog Dies in Point Pleasant Apartment Building Fire
Just before 2 pm Sunday, a fire erupted at the Beacon Gardens Apartments off of Route 35 in Point Pleasant.
Holmdel Theatre Guild to Present ‘The Little Mermaid’ Virtually
The show will go on this year as Holmdel Theatre Guild (HTG) presents a streamed performance of its winter musical,
Creating Healthy Habits With Native Plants
The term “invasive species” conjures up images of destructive insects like the murder hornet, and locally the emerald ash borer
RFH Ice Hockey Team Caps Off Undefeated Season
It was a season unlike any other. Challenges awaited the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School ice hockey team at every
Happiness Plays Crucial Role in Educational Success
It’s no surprise that happiness has a direct correlation with student success. Educators have long maintained that a robust Social
Long Branch Women Pleads Guilty to Playing Part in Sexual Assault of Toddler
A Long Branch woman pleaded guilty Friday to charges she planned and participated in the sexual assault of a toddler
Toms River Man Charged After Assaulting Jackson Police Officers and Slashing Ex-Girlfriend’s Tires
On Wednesday, April 14, Jackson officers responded to the Pineview Apartments located on West County Line Road on the report
Monmouth County Parks System to Host Plant Swap
The Monmouth County Park System will host its Great Spring Perennial Plant Swap on Saturday, May 1 at Tatum Park,
April at the Oceanic library
The Oceanic Free Library (OFL) celebrates home improvement, spring cleaning and sprucing up, fresh flavors and flowers. If you are
Middletown Public Schools to Resume Full-Time, In-Person Instruction
Middletown public schools are to set to resume full-time, in-person instruction for all students on Monday, May 10. Middle schools
How to Save the Monarch Butterfly by Planting Milkweed
The Monarch butterfly is an awe-inspiring sight to see in gardens and natural areas. Their arrival in New Jersey is
Union Beach Man Charged After Posing as Teen on Facebook to Receive Nude Photos From Minor
A Monmouth County man admitted to knowingly receiving child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Herman Christopher Jensen,
Creative Arts & Music Festival Returns This May
The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts & Music Festival from 10 am to 4 pm
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Announce TopCookie Dessert Competition Winners
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is pleased to announce its 2021 TopCookie dessert competition champions. Charlie’s of Bay
Ocean Township Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Freehold Shooting
An Ocean Township man has been arrested and charged for his role in a shooting that took place in Freehold
Manchester Man Charged After Leaving Scene of Fatal Crash
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 13, Kevin Noonan, 62, of Manchester, was charged with knowingly
Bayshore Track Athletes Get the Chance to Compete at Polar Bear Meets
With a limited indoor track and field schedule in 2021, Middletown High School North Coaches Ray Convey and Brock Silvestri
Protecting Your Pet from Birds of Prey
Recently a patient came to our hospital with puncture wounds on its side and around its head. The patient was
Traffic Backed Up Along Route 35 Following Accident
At approximately 2:15 pm today, April 13, a serious accident occurred in the northbound lane of Route 35 near Crestview
Berkeley Township Man Shot in Face, Police Investigate
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Berkeley Township Police Chief Karin DiMichele announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor to Host Job Fair April 17
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks, will host a virtual and in-person job fair Saturday, April
Former Holmdel Basketball Standout Dave Klatsky Makes Second Coaching Appearance in NCAA Tournament
Colgate University Assistant Basketball Coach Dave Klatsky is going to the NCAA Tournament again. This is his second March Madness
Rumson’s Caroline Gmelich and Teammates Set National Swim Medley Record
Rumson resident and University of Virginia swimmer Caroline Gmelich and three teammates combined to break the American and NCAA record
Police Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Boy
Police are searching for a missing juvenile out of Asbury Park. 14-year-old Cha Alexander Taylor was last seen just before
Jackson Man Charged After Leaving Scene of Fatal Car Crash
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 12, the Honorable Steven F. Nemeth, J.S.C., ordered that Roberto
$10K Mega Millions Ticket Sold at Matawan Quick Chek
A third-tier prize-winning ticket was sold for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Quick Chek at
RFH Wrestler Max Brignola Captures Mobbin Classic Title
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Max Brignola appears to be ready for the upcoming wrestling season. The two-time reigning District
Two RBR Teachers Using Art to Foster Local and Cross-Cultural Connections
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, school programs have been finding new and innovative ways to engage the school community. Two teachers
Man Struck on Route 9 in Marlboro Sustains Serious Injuries
On Sunday, April 11 at approximately 9:10 pm, the Marlboro Township Police Department received a 911 call about a motor
Brick Street Crimes Unit Makes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests
On Friday, April 9, the Brick Street Crimes Unit made several arrests stemming from investigation into suspicious drug-related activity in
Woodbridge Man Commits Voting Fraud in Monmouth County General Elections
A Middlesex County man is charged with using his Highlands Borough business address to vote in Monmouth County general elections,
Stone Pony and Senator Vin Gopal Hosting Virtual Concert Event
The Stone Pony and Monmouth County Senator Vin Gopal’s Civic Association have partnered to create virtual benefit, “Asbury Band Aid.”
Spring Garden Design Ideas
One of the harvests of all the time spent at home in the past year has been a return to
Monmouth County Park System to Hold Craft Show
From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, the Monmouth County Park System will host its Spring Craft Show at
Red Bank Catholic Girls Basketball Completes Winning Season
The Red Bank Catholic girls’ basketball team completed a COVID-19 shortened season with a 10-2 record. The two losses were
Monmouth County Man Completes 4x4x48 Challenge to Honor Children Who Died of SUDC
Brian Dragotto, of Tinton Falls, took on the retired Navy SEAL David Goggin’s 4x4x48 Challenge last month to raise money
Brick Township Woman Struck and Killed on Route 70
On Monday, April 6 around 7 pm, a pedestrian was killed while crossing Route 70 at Olden Street in Brick
Route 35 Traffic Accident Causes Lane Closures
UPDATE: The traffic has cleared in the area. Route 35 in Holmdel is currently closed due to a traffic accident
RFH Student-Actors and Crew Prepare for Upcoming Outdoor Play
While the auditorium at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School may not be full of the joyous laughter, singing, and dancing
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Route 35 in Red Bank
On April 6 at 7:53 pm, the Middletown Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian
Lillian Burry Holds Zoom Discussion on the History of Colts Neck
This April 30 at 10:30 am, Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry will discuss her first book, “A Tour of Historic
RFH Alumni, Education Foundation Partner to Continue Legacy of Longtime Educator
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School alumni have partnered with the RFH Education Foundation to memorialize George Giffin, a Biology teacher,
Hummus Republic Announces Opening Date for Pier Village Location
Hummus Republic, a Mediterranean restaurant, is just about ready to open its Pier Village location in Long Branch. The soft
D1 Training Designing Workouts for All Ages and Abilities
You may not be a collegiate or a professional athlete, but wouldn’t it be great to have access to the
Middletown High School South Teacher’s Play to be Performed in Toronto
Alexis Kozak, who teaches theatre arts at Middletown High School South, will have his new Zoom play, “And All You
Fire at Long Branch Parish House Leaves Firefighter with Minor Injuries
On Sunday, April 4, the clergy house of a historic Long Branch church was engulfed in flames. Crews from Long
Local Sisters Organize 5K to Raise Funds for Waves of Education
As the weather shifts from gray and frigid to warm and bright, many will find themselves yearning for those beginning-of-pandemic