Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By MONMOUTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
January 15, 2026
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners wishes a Happy New Year to Monmouth County’s 53 municipalities and invites them to build on a foundation of innovation, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility through shared services agreements in 2026.“Monmouth County is proud to ...
NEW JERSEY — Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) announced that his resolution to designate March 30 of each year as Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) Awareness Day has passed the New Jersey Senate.“This effort would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of one of my constituents, ...
KEYPORT, NJ – Senior guard Kai Arrington scored 32 points to lead Keyport to a 66-52 boys basketball victory over Calvary Academy on Wednesday.Casey McCarthy finished with 19 points for Keyport (5-5), which outscored Calvary, 17-11, in the second quarter to open a 39-25 lead.Arrington already has ...
KEYPORT, NJ – Keyport pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 34-18 girls basketball victory over Calvary Academy on Wednesday.Jenna O'Brien scored 12 points and handed out three assists for Keyport (1-4), which outscored Calvary, 12-4, in the fourth quarter.Gia Aceta led Keyport in rebounds with ...
Hazlet Recreation Dept. is now using the CommunityPass system for programs, Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club memberships, facility rentals and camp registration!Your first step is to establish a member account in Hazlet's system.Then, enroll in programs by browsing the online Program Catalog.Note: ...
NEW JERSEY— The newly constructed Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient facility was officially named the Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell VA Clinic during a ceremony held this month, honoring the life and legacy of a decorated World War II hero and longtime Ocean County resident.The naming follows ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
NEW JERSEY — A Middletown Township man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for promoting child sexual abuse material on the dark web.According to court documents, Declan Golden, 39, accessed and actively engaged with a website on the Tor ...
At 71, Gene Richardson was a brick mason who was used to staying busy, but that all changed in late 2023, when he passed out at work.“He collapsed on the job because his blood count was so low,” recalls his caregiver, Thomasina. “His hemoglobin was around five. We knew something was very wrong.”And ...
TINTON FALLS, NJ – Raritan pulled away in the third quarter and went on to a 57-48 girls basketball victory over Monmouth Regional on Thursday.Brooke Shea scored 19 points for Raritan (1-5), which outscored Monmouth, 17-10, in the third quarter to take a 40-29 lead.Shea is averaging 11.5 points for ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Talk about a fantastic experience! Three recent certificate holders from the New Jersey Film Academy at Brookdale Community College landed production roles on what many call one of the most iconic live television events in the world!Students, John Nelson, Makenzie Smith, and Jason ...
HAZLET AND KEYPORT: January 9 marks National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the hardworking men and women who proudly serve and protect our communities. It’s a moment to pause, show support, and say a heartfelt “thank you” to local law enforcement officers who put ...
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the County and its regional partners have been awarded a Resilient NJ grant in the amount of $292,773.25 to support a regional climate resilience planning study for the Shark River Basin, a tidal estuary where freshwater streams ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
HAZLET, NJ – Aiden Mehmeti scored 10 points to lead a balanced effort as Raritan defeated Academy Charter, 76-36, in boys basketball on Wednesday.Ian Mullan finished with nine points and six rebounds and Eric Berg also had nine points for Raritan (3-5).Jack Sorrenti tied Mullan for the team lead in ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners organized for 2026 during its annual Organization meeting held Jan. 6 at Biotechnology High School, electing Commissioner Thomas A. Arnone to serve as Director and Commissioner Dominick “Nick” DiRocco to serve as Deputy Director. The ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Senior Citizens Activities Network (SCAN), a New Jersey-based nonprofit that has served adults age 55 and older since 1988, will host “Winterlude,” a community cocktail, networking, and fundraising event on Thursday, January 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place ...
NEW JERSEY: Christine Giordano Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk and Co-Chair of the Monmouth County Republican Organization, has been elected Chair of the New Jersey Republican Party.The vote was conducted on January 5, during a meeting of the Republican State Committee at the Hibernian Club in ...
RED BANK, NJ: – A former pastor of a Red Bank church has been arrested and criminally charged with repeatedly engaging in various forms of sexual activity with a juvenile parishioner, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced last week.Enrique Molina, 50, is charged with two counts ...
NEW JERSEY — After multiple E-Bike bills were volleyed around the New Jersey statehouse and legislative districts in 2025, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly change how electric bicycles are regulated in the state, including requiring many riders to obtain ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: LACE UP FOR HISTORY! Join the healthy fun! JUNE 14, 2026BELL WORKS101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733Join in for a celebration of America's semiquincentennial—250 years of courage and community. This isn't just a race... it's a red-white-and-blue milestone that won't come ...
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NEW JERSEY — Driving in New Jersey will cost more starting Jan. 1, thanks to increasing fuel taxes and highway, bridge and tunnel tolls.One fee, called the petroleum products gross receipts tax, will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. For gasoline, that new rate will be 38.6 cents, and for diesel, ...
As the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to 2025 and joyfully welcomed 2026—a new year filled with possibility, hope, and fresh beginnings.A new year invites reflection and renewal. It’s a time to celebrate our successes, learn from challenges, and look ahead with optimism and purpose.The past ...
NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey State Police is asking for the public’s help as it continues to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on the Garden State Parkway in Middletown Township, Monmouth County.According to authorities, the crash happened on Sunday, December 28, at approximately ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Kara Kopach and Brynn Mosello were named the two winners at the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 40th Annual ATHENA Leadership Awards, held in November 2025 at the Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune. The milestone event celebrated women whose leadership reflected ...
HAZLET, NJ: Don't miss out! Tickets are selling out quickly for the Hazlet First Aid & Rescue Squad Auxiliary Tricky Tray on Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. to benefit the all-volunteer squad. The event will be held at the Banquet Hall at North Centerville Firehouse, 372 Middle Rd, Hazlet. Doors ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Oak Hill Academy (OHA), located in the Lincroft section of Middletown, is hosting an open house at their beautiful campus, on Saturday, January, 10, 2026, from 10am-1pm. Oak Hill Academy is located at 347 Middletown-Lincroft Rd, Middletown Township, NJ, 07738.The open house ...
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Indie film producer/director Kevin Smith will host an auction of items from his personal collection — movie props, costumes, scripts, autographs and memorabilia — on Jan. 3 in conjunction with Bodnar's Auction House at the century-old theater he purchased during the COVID ...