Rumson, Fair Haven & Sea Bright
Stay in touch with what’s going on in the Rumson, Fair Haven and Sea Bright issues of The Journal.
Each issue includes information about businesses and events happening in and around Colts Neck, NJ.
Brookdale Softball Team Hungry for Region Championship
After a year’s absence from conference play, the Brookdale Community College women’s softball team is back in full force. Just
Coach Johnson Leads Brookdale Baseball Team Through Winning Season
With two-thirds of the baseball season in the books, Brookdale Community College Coach Johnny Johnson has formed a pretty good
Oak Hill Academy Team Places Second in the Nation at the American Scholastic Challenge
For the last 15 years, Oak Hill Academy’s eighth graders have participated in the American Scholastic Achievement League’s Scholastic Challenge
Winners of American History Essay Awards Announced
On April 11, the Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awarded certificates and prize ribbons
Red Bank Catholic Softball Starts Season with Big Wins
The Red Bank Catholic softball squad has set a course for a highly successful season. The team launched its 2022
St. James Elementary Students Battle It Out with Beaters and Bowls
Students at St. James Elementary School in Red Bank recently participated in a sweet contest, competing to create the best
Mater Dei Prep High School in Middletown to Close
As reported on Mater Dei Prep’s website, after 61 years of providing academic excellence to Monmouth County and the Diocese
Former Treasurer of Red Bank Non-profit Charged with Theft
The former treasurer of a Red Bank non-profit has been criminally charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the organization
Tinton Falls Woman Sentenced for Shooting, Strangulation of Girlfriend
A Tinton Falls woman who arranged to have her girlfriend shot before later fatally strangling her several months later and
Traffic Alert in Little Silver and Shrewsbury
Milling and paving is scheduled for the Little Silver side of White Road next week. Milling will be in progress
Pair Indicted for Neptune Township Double Homicide
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against the two Bayshore men criminally charged in connection with a
Rumson Man Missing Since Sunday
The United States Coast Guard, New Jersey State Police and the Rumson Police Department are investigating a missing person from
Two Monmouth County Men Charged in String of Car Burglaries
The New Jersey State Police have arrested Michael Guzman, 38, and David Voight, 27, both of Manalapan, NJ, for a
NJ Man Sentenced to Life for Roadside Slaying of Freehold Woman
The Mercer County man who fatally shot a Freehold woman as she drove along on a state highway – a
NJ Man Indicted for Multiple Counts of Aggravated Arson in Monmouth and Ocean Counties
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 27, Gregory Fullman, Jr., 32, of Manchester Township, was indicted
Monmouth County Park System Seeks Entries for Summer Nights Exhibit
Calling all artists! The Monmouth County Park System is seeking entries into its upcoming Summer Nights Exhibit, which will held
Colts Neck’s Gibson Named to Basketball All-Division Squad
Colts Neck basketball standout Julianna Gibson has been named to the Shore Conference Basketball Coaches Association’s B North All-Division First
Middletown Police Participate in National Take Back Initiative
On April 19, Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber announced that the police department will once again be participating
Three Ranney Players Named to Basketball All-Division Squad
The Shore Conference Basketball Coaches Association has announced the 2022 All-Division girls’ squads. Three Ranney School teammates, Sarah Hughes, Raquel
Two Teenage Passengers Die in Freehold Motor Vehicle Crash
A single-car crash has claimed the life of two passengers in Freehold Township Tuesday evening, announced Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor
ALERT: Area Road Closures Today Impact Local Traffic
The Middletown Police Department announced that Red Hill Road between Kings Highway and Holland Road will be closed today, April
Road Closure Alert in Eatontown
The Eatontown Police Department has announced that this Wednesday, April 20 from 8 am to 4 pm, Tinton Avenue will
‘A Weekend in Old Monmouth’ Returns for 2022
The Monmouth County Historical Commission have announced the return of A Weekend in Old Monmouth with 50 historic sites throughout
3am Police Phone Call Leads to Arrests in Marlboro
According to the Marlboro Police Department, at approximately 3 am Sunday, residents in The Woods Development of Marlboro dialed 911
Monmouth County Man Charged in Death of Fellow Inmate
A 29-year-old male inmate of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution has been charged in the death of a fellow inmate,
Middletown Residents Invited to Participate in Town-wide Garage Sale
Middletown Township will be holding a town-wide garage sale this spring, and residents are invited to register as sellers or
Wool Days/Sheep Shearing to be Held at Historic Longstreet Farm
Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel will host Wool Days/Sheep Shearing on Saturday & Sunday, April 23 & 24, from
Holmdel Police Begin Bluetooth Pairing Initiative to Combat Distracted Driving
The Holmdel Township Police Department has initiated a program to help combat distracted driving. Residents may contact the Holmdel Township
Middletown Residents Invited to Daddy-Daughter Luau at Ideal Beach
Middletown Recreation will be hosting a Daddy-Daughter Luau on Friday, June 17 from 5 to 8 pm at Ideal Beach
Middletown Recreation to Host a Youth Bike Rodeo
Middletown Recreation will be hosting a Youth Bike Rodeo for kids in first through fifth grade, which will be free
Mother-Son Cornhole Tournament Coming to Middletown this Spring
The Middletown Recreation Department will be hosting a mother-son cornhole tournament on Friday, May 6 from 5 to 8 pm
Monmouth County Man and Woman Indicted on 31 Counts Connected to Attempted Murder
A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 31-count indictment against a man and a woman charged in connection with
Fair Haven Green Team Announces First Annual Love Where You Live Day on May 14
The Fair Haven Green Team is excited to launch Fair Haven’s first annual Love Where You Live Day being held on Saturday,
Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th Birthday Celebration Tea Party and Lecture
St. George’s-by-the-River Church will be hosting a lecture and formal tea on Saturday, May 14 from 2 to 4 pm
Pop-Up Prom Dress Event Held Today in Middletown
Christine Stockhausen, of Middletown, is a volunteer at The Calico Cat in Middletown. When she asked her community and friends
The Shooting Death of a NJ Man Leads to Multiple Charges Filed Against the Suspects Involved
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Berkeley Township Police Chief Kevin Santucci have announced that Craig Dillard, 56, of
Three Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault at Marlboro Residence
Three men have been arrested and criminally charged in connection with a sexual assault that took place earlier this month
Local 911 Call Leads to Shelter-in-Place Order
On Thursday, April 7, a call was received by the Old Bridge Police Department 911 Dispatch Center. The caller advised
Road Closure to Continue in Holmdel and Hazlet Area
Bedle Road will be closed from Peach Drive to Beers Street starting April 8 and continuing this week between the
NJ Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Carjacking, and Bias Intimidation
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lakewood Township Police Chief Gregory Meyer announced that on April 8, Dion Marsh,
Large Item Drop-off to Begin this Saturday for Holmdel Residents
Holmdel Township has released its schedule for the town’s large item drop-off service. Residents can bring their large items to
Temporary Scheduled Water Treatment Change to End
On April 18, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will resume using chloramines in water treatment at its Swimming River Water
Shooting at NJ Entertainment Complex
Last night, the New Jersey State Police responded to a shooting incident that occurred at American Dream in East Rutherford,
Garden Club of Fair Haven Looks Ahead to Plant Sale
Spring has sprung, and the gardens are growing and beautifying Monmouth County. Members of the Garden Club of Fair Haven
Shoplifting Incident Leads to Eluding Charges
The Ocean Township Police Department reported that on March 28 at approximately 6:49 pm, officers were dispatched to Target in Ocean
The Band of the Two Rivers Announces Summer Concerts
The Band of the Two Rivers will be performing free concerts for summer 2022. The band is in its 25th
Asbury Park Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A local man is in custody and criminally charged in connection with a nonfatal shooting that took place in Asbury
NJ Man Sentenced to State Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 1, Richard Knight, 40, of New Egypt, was sentenced by
NJ Man Charged with Attempted Murder Will Remain Detained Pending Trial
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 5, the Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C., ordered that Jesse
Colts Neck Friends of the Library to Hold Book Sale
The Colts Neck Friends of the Library will be holding their annual book sale on Saturday, April 30 from 10