Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
December 27, 2024
As the year comes to a close, millions of families across the globe celebrate Kwanzaa, a weeklong cultural holiday honoring African heritage, community, and shared values. This year, Kwanzaa began on Thursday, December 26, 2024, and will conclude on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, providing an ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – As we welcome 2025, Monmouth County is at the forefront of efforts to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, ensuring the celebration reflects the rich history and diverse communities of New Jersey.The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee, in collaboration with RevolutionNJ, hosted a ...
HAZLET & KEYPORT: As 2024 draws to a close, families and friends across the country are coming together to celebrate two treasured traditions: Christmas and Hanukkah. Both holidays bring communities an opportunity to reflect on the past year, share joy with loved ones, and look ahead to the ...
KEYPORT, NJ — The Borough of Keyport wrapped up its 2024 legislative calendar during a council meeting held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The session, which took place in Borough Hall at 70 West Front Street, addressed various items related to the borough’s finances, local ordinances, and ...
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ -- The Raritan girls basketball team defeated Ocean Township, 48-23, on Saturday in the first round of the Shore Regional Tournament.Angela Peduto scored 11 points and Brooke Shea finished with 10 points for Raritan (2-1).Megan Cordiero sank three 3-pointers and closed with ...
HAZLET, NJ — Party City, the iconic party supply retailer, is officially going out of business, marking the end of its 40-year legacy as a staple for celebrations across the country. This closure includes all remaining New Jersey locations, including the beloved Hazlet location.Barry Litwin, Party ...
Farmingdale, NJ – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore announced with excitement, the appointment of new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. These dynamic leaders bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to empowering young girls and shaping the next generation of community ...
RED BANK, NJ: On December 17th, the Basie Center in Red Bank came alive with holiday spirit as the Holiday Express benefit show brought music, joy, and heartwarming moments to a packed audience. Among the night’s highlights was a breathtaking performance by 32-year-old Larry Oliveri, a Staten ...
Tips for older adults to stay warm in the winter time, brought to you by Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold: Winter brings cold weather, shorter days, and unique challenges, particularly for older adults who may already struggle with daily tasks like dressing, cooking, or getting out of bed.
FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising residents planning spring travel to review their passport expiration dates. Many countries enforce rules requiring a passport to remain valid for up to six months after travel dates, and failure to comply could result in ...
TINTON FALLS, NJ -- The Raritan girls basketball team opened its season with a 33-17 victory over Monmouth Regional on Wednesday.Angela Peduto scored 11 points for Raritan, which outscored Monmouth, 9-1, in the third quarter to take an 18-8 lead.Brooke Shea finished with eight points for the ...
KEYPORT, NJ -- Keyport opened a 15-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 69-56 boys basketball victory over South Amboy on Tuesday night.Kai Arrington scored 21 points for the Red Raiders (2-0), who led, 23-8, after one quarter on their way to a 42-27 halftime advantage.Dominico Dispenza ...
HAZLET, NJ — The local community is mourning the loss of Tracey Ryan, a beloved Union Beach resident and mother of two, who was tragically killed when struck by a vehicle, on Friday, December 8.According to Christopher Swendeman, spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the ...
HAZLET, NJ -- The Raritan High School boys basketball team will open its season on Wednesday night at home against Monmouth Regional.The Rockets are hoping to improve upon the four victories the varsity managed a season ago, with head coach Marc Rosner shooting to at least double that total."We ...
GARWOOD, NJ — Crossroads, the restaurant, bar and music venue in Garwood, was the site of filming for a movie about a Neil Diamond cover band this week.“Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson were in town filming a new movie, Song Sung Blue, based on a documentary about a Neil Diamond cover band,” the mayor ...
NEW JERSEY: Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold, NJ, owned by Howard Stein, has been honored as a Caring Super Star of 2025 by Caring.com! This prestigious recognition announced today - December 12, 2024, celebrates senior care providers for their exceptional service and dedication to enhancing the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The vibrant streets of Asbury Park have been buzzing with excitement as Hollywood descends upon the iconic Stone Pony to film the highly anticipated movie “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” The film, which delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen’s groundbreaking album “Nebraska,” ...
KEYPORT, NJ: Step into the holiday spirit and immerse yourself in the rich history and charm of Keyport during the Keyport Candlelight House Tour. This beloved annual event invites you to stroll through beautifully decorated homes, each brimming with festive decor and fascinating stories that ...
NEW JERSEY— Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester) joined Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy, as part of an ongoing investigation into the surge of unidentified drone activity reported across Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Smith expressed deep concern over the alarming reports, describing the ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: About 40% of adults in the U.S. have obesity, and 19.7% of children ages 2–19 are obese. In many different ways, obesity is killing Americans. There are many new things to talk about when it comes to weight loss and nutrition. At the MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2024 ChamberCast, a Monmouth ...
Colts Neck, NJ – Glen J. Dalakian, Founder and CEO of CSAV Systems, and a beloved community leader, has authored a deeply personal memoir, Everything to Stand. The book chronicles Dalakian’s battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancerYou can order now at Amazon HERE or by the scanning the ...
KEYPORT, NJ -- The Keyport boys basketball team will open its season on Monday, Dec. 16 at Koinonia Academy in Plainfield.Three starters return for the Red Raiders this season, including top scorer Nico Dispenza, who averaged 18 points a game and 4.5 rebounds last season. Coach Phil Recco, who is ...
HAZLET, NJ - The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday that the cause of a tragic, fatal collision with a pedestrian’s and a motor vehicle in Hazlet is currently under investigation.On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Hazlet Township Police Department ...
NEW JERSEY: There has been a lot of eyewitness testimony made on various social media platforms, as well as many agency reports lately about drone activity in many areas of the state. Just last Thursday, and continuing through the weekend, many Middletown, NJ residents shared that clusters of ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Hazlet man has been arrested and charged after allegedly following a stranger in a Middletown store, exposing himself, and making inappropriate physical contact, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Middletown Township Police Chief R. Craig Weber.Perry J.
HOLMDEL – The Chabad Jewish Center’s plan to build a new house of worship near Holmdel Town Hall on Holmdel Road was brought before the township planning board on Tuesday, Dec. 3, sparking a lengthy discussion. If approved, the project would establish Holmdel’s first synagogue, a milestone for the ...
KEYPORT, NJ -- The Keyport girls basketball team will open its season on Monday, Dec. 16 at Koinonia Academy in Plainfield (Union County).Head coach James Maguire is entering his fourth season, and last year's 11-13 record was Keyport's best mark in his three years there."We return three starters ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County invites the community to come together and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at its 36th annual memorial breakfast on Friday, January 17, 2025. The event, held at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, promises an ...
HOLMDEL, NJ– For the fifth consecutive year, the iconic Bell Works tower in Holmdel will glow pink from dusk to dawn on January 17, honoring Vienna Carly Savino on what would have been her 10th birthday. Vienna pictured above at her pre-school, loved fashion and the color pink! She confidently ...
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