Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
February 15, 2025
NEPTUNE, NJ - Sarah Stern is celebrated for her fearless artistry and compassionate nature. Tragically, her life was cut short in December 2016. She was only 19 years old when she was murdered by two former classmates in a crime that shook the entire Jersey Shore community. Sarah's spirit endures ...
KEYPORT, NJ – The Keyport boys basketball team advanced in the second round of the Shore Conference Coaches Cup with a 47-41 victory over Pinelands on Friday.Dominico Dispenza scored 14 points for Keyport (18-5), which erased a two-point deficit in the final quarter with a 16-8 finish.Kai Arrington ...
❤️ February 14th is Valentine's Day! Real life is a love story! Make it a great one! Valentine's Day! A day full of love, joy, and appreciation, has roots that go all the way back to ancient Rome! A Catholic priest named Saint Valentine became a symbol of love. He secretly married couples to help ...
NEW JERSEY — A Monmouth County man was charged this week with aiming the beam of a laser at a federal law enforcement aircraft, a serious offense under U.S. federal law. James M. Pedone, 27, from Colts Neck, New Jersey, was charged on February 13, 2025, after an investigation revealed that he ...
HAZLET, NJ — The Hazlet Board of Education is looking for applicants to fill a vacant seat on the board. Anyone interested in filling the spot is being asked to send or email a resume and letter of interest to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore's Cookie Program is in full swing until April 13, 2025! The goodness of Girl Scout Cookies goes far beyond deliciousness! The Girl Scout Cookie Program is much more than cookies. What started as a bake sale in 1917, has grown into the largest girl-led ...
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township pulled away in the second overtime for an 86-79 boys basketball victory over Raritan on Monday night.Sean Burnett and Eric Berg each scored 18 points for Raritan (8-15), which rallied from an 11-point deficit in the first quarter.Xavier Nunez finished with 16 ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising elected officials, candidates for public office and Monmouth County voters that the official elections calendar containing important dates and deadlines for the 2025 Primary Election is available. The official timeline was ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
HAZLET, NJ – Twenty-four years ago this month, Corporal Glen G. Hourihan made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the Hazlet community he had dedicated 25 years of his life to. On that fateful February day, Cpl. Hourihan was testifying in Superior Court, determined to prevent a ...
The investigation which led to the arrest, linked the suspect to an auto theft and burglary ring operating across New Jersey and New York, suspected of numerous vehicle thefts and home invasions in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.MONMOUTH COUNTY - A 19-year-old Newark resident, Samir White, has been ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Voting has officially opened for the 2025 County Travel Guide cover photo! Voting ends March 1st at 3pm. The county received hundreds of submissions for the 3rd Annual County Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest, and narrowed it down to 3 finalists. Now it's up to you to vote for ...
“This facility is more than just a building—it is a space for growth, self-discovery, and endless possibilities.”WATCH THIS QUICK HIGHLIGHT VIDEO: MONMOUTH COUNTY– Brookdale Community College has once again demonstrated its commitment to inclusive education with the grand unveiling of its new, ...
A recent photo of Rabbi Levi Wolosow, shows him enjoying time with his children, taking a selfie here. He has 6 biological children with his wife and the couple lovingly adopted 2 children who were orphaned, raising them as their own. Now their 9th child is on the way. A fund has been set up to aid ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – Keyport pulled away in the fourth quarter to close out a 69-52 boys basketball victory over Academy Charter on Friday.Kai Arrington scored 29 points for Keyport (15-6), which outscored Academy Charter, 24-13, in the fourth quarter to extend a 47-39 lead. Arrington was successful on ...
HAZLET, NJ: Yes, it's still cold outside but soon enough it will be hot hot hot! And you can $ave BIG now if you join Hazlet Swim Club now through April 30, 2025. Visit the Memberships page to download a paper application, or sign up online at Hazlet.Recdesk.comTake advantage of Hazlet Township's ...
February is American Heart Month, and TAPinto will be featuring Interventional Cardiologist and Vascular Specialist, Dr. Peter Farrugia, along with his team at Advanced Heart and Vascular of Central NJ. Any month is a great month to ask yourself: “Am I taking care of my heart?”It is so important ...
Middletown, NJ – Brookdale Community College's Interior Design Program continues to cement its reputation as one of the premier design programs in the country, earning the titles of Best Interior Design Program in New Jersey, Top 3 in the Northeast, and #10 in the nation, according to Best ...
Keyport, NJ – Nestled along the scenic Raritan Bay, the historic town of Keyport once again proved to be the heart of New Jersey’s sailing community as it hosted the New Jersey Yachting Racing Association (NJYRA) Annual Awards Ceremony on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the distinguished Keyport Yacht ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) is proud to announce the honorees for the Annual Spinnaker Awards 2025. Now in its thirty-third year, the Spinnaker Awards honors those businesses and individuals who give of themselves to make life better for everyone in ...
BELMAR, NJ — The Belmar and Lake Como Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will make its much-anticipated return for the 52nd year on Sunday, March 2, 2025, bringing the community together to celebrate Irish heritage with music, pageantry, and tradition. The parade will step off at 12:30 PM, proceeding down ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: There was joy at the January 29, 2025 Holmdel Board of Education meeting. Holmdel’s commitment to inclusive education and student empowerment was on full display, as the community celebrated the successes of the S.T.A.R.S Program (Student Transition to Adulthood Ready for Success). The ...
KEYPORT, NJ – Keyport broke things open with a big third quarter and went on to a 59-39 boys basketball victory over Raritan on Monday.Kai Arrington scored 17 points for Keyport (13-5), which outscored Raritan, 20-8, in the third quarter to take a 42-27 lead.Andrei Matthews finished with 15 points ...
HAZLET, NJ: Don't let the thought of tax returns stress you out! There is a free service to help you navigate your tax returns. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is returning to Hazlet Library and other select branches of the Monmouth County Library System. View schedule.In Hazlet, free service ...
BELMAR, NJ – A four-alarm fire broke out on the 500 block of 14th Avenue this evening, damaging multiple homes and prompting a massive emergency response from surrounding fire departments. The initial call came at around 7:40 PM, and despite the bitter cold and windy condition, firefighters were ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
CAMDEN, N.J. – New Jersey American Water has announced its annual maintenance program, which includes a temporary change in the water treatment process at the Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune.The routine maintenance is ...