Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
August 30, 2025
Any Town USA: Opioids have become disturbingly mainstream with the rise of products containing tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin.” These products are marketed as dietary supplements or nootropics but are, in reality, potent opioids designed to be addictive. They are not prescribed by ...
"The deeds we do, the things we create, built on the strong foundation of centuries past and providing the future with a secure place to stand, will endure long beyond our hour upon the stage." Lillian Burry, 2023.COLTS NECK, NJ — Lillian G. Burry, longtime public servant and the first woman to ...
KEANSBURG, NJ: A fierce home fire has engulfed the second floor and is spreading throughout a home on Seeley Avenue in Keansburg today. This was reported at around 10:20am. Initial eyewitness reports indicated children and adults were trapped in the home. Reports now indicate 4 children escaped ...
KEYPORT, NJ – The Keyport Historical Society and Keyport Recreation Committee invite the public to an evening exploring one of New Jersey’s most enduring mysteries — the Jersey Devil.On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm, the Keyport Senior Center, located at 110 2nd Street, will host guest ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The milestone anniversary marks half a century of the Clearwater Festival, a tradition first founded in 1975 on Sandy Hook by Robert Killian, who was inspired by the work of legendary folksinger and activist Pete Seeger. Killian, who will perform during the event, will also be ...
HAZLET, NJ – 180 Turning Lives Around has received a $25,000 grant from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to support its statewide 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline. The donation was made through The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. 2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New ...
MARLBORO, NJ — Monmouth County has secured a major win for open space preservation with a new land management agreement for the 411-acre property that once housed the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital. The agreement, finalized with the State of New Jersey, ensures the land will be protected and ...
FREEHOLD, NJ: Monmouth County has plenty to celebrate as the Board of County Commissioners congratulates the students, parents, teachers and administration of the Monmouth County Vocational School District’s (MCVSD) High Technology High School, Biotechnology High School, Marine Academy of Science ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Join together at 8am, on Thursday, September 11, for a special Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in the Atlantic Highlands, to honor all whose lives were taken by the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook is located at 460 Ocean Boulevard, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: An overturned auto has been reported in Holmdel near 787 Palmer Avenue around 4pm today. Keansburg First Responders were quickly on the scene. Multiple First Responders are present now. Avoid area as crash is being cleared. Hopefully there are no injuries.
HAZLET, NJ -- The Raritan High School football team will open its 2025 season on Friday, Sept. 5 at St. John Vianney.Raritan is coming off a 5-5 season under head coach Anthony Petruzzi, who will count on the experience of three returning offensive linemen to help make junior quarterback Parker ...
MECHANIC HELPER – FULL TIME – HAZLET TOWNSHIPDepartment of Public Works is accepting applications for a full-time Mechanic Helper. Under direct supervision, the applicant will assist and work closely with a mechanic involved in performing varied mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of ...
KEYPORT, NJ -- The Keyport football team will open its 2025 season on Saturday at home against Manville at 12 noon.The Red Raiders represent one of the smallest public schools in New Jersey that field a football team, and the team had a 1-9 record in 2024.Students from Henry Hudson High School are ...
KEYPORT, NJ: The Borough of Keyport will provide garbage collection to any residential dwelling or business in the Borough that meet the following requirements:⇒ Each single-family home is allowed up to 3 containers (with lids) that do not exceed 50 pounds and/or up to 50 gallons in capacity each ...
HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet Township invites you to participate in the townwide Garage Sale Day scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The rain date is Oct. 12 (optional for sellers.)This is a great way to clear out the clutter! Did you know that it is also great for the environment? You can help keep ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting our County's high school students to enter this year's High School Archives & History Day Photography Contest! In honor of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, the contest theme is “Revolutionary Monmouth County," which ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Our County Park System has announced an exciting lineup of events for late August and September, offering something for everyone — from concerts and outdoor adventures to Oktoberfest celebrations and skateboarding lessons. Here are a few highlights: American Classics: Weill, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, in collaboration with Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, recently opened a special exhibition honoring Bruce Springsteen and his Long Branch roots for his iconic album Born to Run, ...
🦋COLTS NECK, NJ: Community leader, family man, successful businessman, and inspiring author, Glen Dalakian welcomes you to his official Book Launch Celebration, Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm, at Colts Neck Community Church (25 Merchant Way, Colts Neck, NJ). This will be an event not to ...
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ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has been named the Best Small Beach Town in the United States for 2025 by Travel + Leisure, a recognition that underscores the city’s transformation into a destination where coastal charm meets cultural vibrancy.The announcement, published in an August 15 ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: A special Monmouth Arts exhibit hosted with Monmouth County to showcase unique artwork created by local seniors was celebrated! The Senior Art Show Awards Ceremony and Reception, brought together senior artists from across the area to showcase their creativity and achievements.The ...
ChamberCast Guests for August 26, 2025. Let's talk Holistic Health and Self-Love! Left to Right: Dr. Sue Massi, Dr. Wasib Malik, and Founder of Self-Love-Archives Julia Salvia. MONMOUTH COUNTY: Let's talk about Holistic Health and Self-Love! Learn tips to naturally better care for our mental and ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — All of eastern Monmouth County is under a coastal flood warning until 2 a.m. Saturday, with local first responders preparing for the possibility of widespread roadway flooding in towns along Raritan Bay.Due to the impacts of Hurricane Erin and the upcoming new moon cycle, ...
WATCH QUICK VIDEO THANK YOU CLIP BELOW, TAP PLAY BUTTON: MONMOUTH COUNTY— A high-energy show of teamwork, community spirit, and support for girls took center stage on Saturday, August 2, as Mazza Recycling joined forces with the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore (GSJS) for the 4th Annual Mazza Truck ...
Red Bank, NJ – What began over 20 years ago as a small gathering in a parking lot has blossomed into one of Lunch Break’s most heartwarming and essential events of the year: the Annual Community Picnic. Now serving more than 1,000 attendees in 2025, this beloved tradition has become a beacon of ...
Stephy's Place Annual"A Mourning Walk" MONMOUTH COUNTY — Stephy’s Place: Support Center for Grief and Loss will hold its annual Mourning Walk on Sunday, September 7, at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch. The event, which begins with check-in at 6:00 a.m. and the walk at 6:45 a.m., serves as ...
HAZLET, NJ: The grace period for August quarter payment has been extended to August 27, 2025. For the convenience, of Hazlet resents, taxes may be viewed and paid online (via credit/debit card or e-check). For Homeowners enrolled in Direct Withdrawal, your payment will be debited from your account ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — It’s not every day that one high school sends multiple graduates on the same career path, let alone to the same prestigious law school. Yet Holmdel High School’s Class of 2021 has done just that: five of its graduates, after excelling at their respective colleges, have all been ...
One of the most anticipated end of the summer parties is waiting for you at the Jersey Shore! Get ready to celebrate the end of summer and the welcome of fall in style at the Holiday Express 2025 Sunset Benefit Beach Bash, a spectacular and festive evening that captures the ultimate laid-back, ...