Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
July 21, 2025
Above rendering shows the ParkStage plan, with a target date for opening in 2026MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — A significant cultural milestone is taking shape in Monmouth County. The Count Basie Center for the Arts, in partnership with Monmouth County Tourism, has announced the launch of ParkStage, a new ...
As our loved one’s age, daily tasks that once seemed routine like bathing, dressing, cooking, and managing medications can become overwhelming to the people that care and worry about them. These activities, known as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), are essential for aging in place, independent ...
LISTENING TO THE LAND Activity Wellness Center, (rendering above), rose to the top from over 450 initial submissions, surviving multiple regional juries and ultimately being selected by a national panel as the top finalist.MONMOUTH COUNTY– Brookdale Community College students Eduardo Coelho and ...
Hazlet, NJ – One of the township’s most anticipated annual events is right around the corner. Hazlet Day will return on Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Park, with a rain date of September 7. This family-friendly festival has become a hallmark tradition, offering residents ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – A Middletown woman was arrested and charged this week after reportedly driving at an unsafe speed and nearly striking a group of Girl Scouts who were selling cookies, according to Middletown Police.According to Holmdel Police, Susan Santos, 54, of Middletown, was taken into custody ...
UPDATE: July 18th Shelter in place has been lifted. Immediate evacuation of Buildings C-9, C-11, C-12, C-15 and C-29 is recommended for safe disposal of the item. Original news story: COLTS NECK, NJ: TAPinto Colts Neck received a report at around 1:30 pm today that a Shelter in Place order was ...
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NEW JERSEY — The conversation around supporting employee mental health is growing and, for many companies, workplace wellness programs have evolved from a perk to a priority.“Including well-being programs as part of a company's culture is essential because it demonstrates a commitment to the ...
Bell Works cares and is hosting a fundraising day on Thursday, July 17, to support the families in Texas who have been devastated by the recent flooding. Bell Works invites the community to join the many participating businesses in raising funds for a good cause! SCROLL⬇️ to learn details on how ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 Beacon of Excellence 🏆Awards Dinner, promising an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and community spirit.This year’s event will be held for the first time at the beautiful Jumping Brook Country ...
STAFFORD - Get Ready for the 9th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival! Join the Shillelaghs on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Manahawkin Lake Park for a day packed with Irish culture, music, food, and family fun!Presented by Patriot Financial and Ocean Family Dental, this ...
FREEHOLD – Taste some old-fashioned fun during the pie-eating contest held on Sunday, July 27 at the 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair! This fun and delicious tradition will once again use pies donated by Wemrock Orchards. Children aged 12 and under will compete at 12:30 p.m. and ages 13 and up at ...
BELMAR, NJ — The 38th Annual Sandcastle Contest, presented by Frank Sementa and D’Jais, is set for Wednesday, July 16 on the beach between 17th and 19th Avenues in Belmar. The long-standing summer tradition will feature free games, prizes, and family-friendly fun for participants of all ...
Author Judith Natelli McLaughlin is pictured above. KEYPORT, NJ – The charming, bayside borough often called the Pearl of the Bayshore will soon welcome an acclaimed local author for a special literary evening. On Wednesday, July 16, at 6:45 p.m., Judith Natelli McLaughlin will speak at the ...
Lincroft, NJ – Brookdale Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare returns for its 23rd season with a powerful production of one of William Shakespeare’s most gripping and haunting tragedies, Macbeth. This annual outdoor event continues to be a beloved tradition, offering free, high-quality ...
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – A New Jersey native who joined the U.S. Coast Guard while still a student at Rider University is being hailed as an “American Hero” for his efforts to rescue victims in the tragic flash flooding in Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Ruskan was on ...
Queens, NY – Just a week ago, it appeared as if FC Monmouth had done enough to secure the No. 1 seed in The League for Clubs’ Northeast Conference North Division. However, after controversy surrounding several other games, the club will now have to secure at least one point against Met Oval FC this ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY— Veterans in Monmouth County are invited to attend the Veterans Resource Fair on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Fort Athletic Club, located at 114 Saltzman Avenue in Oceanport.The event, organized by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and ...
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CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
HOLMDEL, NJ -- St. John Vianney High School has hired Brian Chapman, a former northern New Jersey baseball coach, as its new athletic director, the school announced this week.Chapman, one of the most successful and universally respected baseball coaches in New Jersey in the 21st century, just ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY— A new partnership between Brookdale Community College, Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), and Monmouth County leaders is poised to transform nursing education and workforce development in the region.Under an agreement approved by Brookdale’s Board of Trustees, MMC will contribute up to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...
HAZLET, NJ: The 2025 summer symphonic season is getting underway!The Hazlet Pops community band will present three free outdoor concerts at Hazlet's Veterans Park, 1776 Union Ave. Performances are scheduled for 7 pm onThursday, July 17Thursday, July 24Thursday, July 31The Hazlet Pops Music ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Fourteen-year-old Riley Risden is on a mission to give back. A leukemia survivor, Riley spent years undergoing treatment that included dozens of blood transfusions. Now in remission, she’s transforming her personal experience into a community effort as part of her Girl Scout ...
HAZLET — Local roads across Hazlet Township are set to receive significant upgrades this year as part of a series of planned construction projects, according to township officials.The township has secured a grant of $244,638 for the rehabilitation of Bethany Road, covering the section from Craig ...
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MONMOUTH COUNTY — Drivers along Route 36 got quite a surprise Sunday when a racehorse named Hawkstone from Monmouth Park Racetrack broke free and was seen galloping down the busy roadway. Hawkstone (Catalina Cruiser) was entered in Sunday's second race at Monmouth Park, but it seems like he was ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Timothy J. Hogan, FACHE is Monmouth Park Charity Fund's 5th Annual Golf Outing Honoree! The event will be held on September 8th, at Suneagles Golf Club, in Eatontown, NJ.As Executive Vice President, Network Service Lines & President, Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY- On Monday, June 30, Mary's Place by the Sea held its 5th Annual Swing for the Soul Golf Outing at Deal Golf and Country Club. The event raised $125,000 to provide more women with services as they heal from cancer. Since 2009, Mary's Place in Ocean Grove has provided free retreats ...