Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
July 20, 2024
TINTON FALLS, NJ - In 1949, a group of visionary parents, driven by a shared need, came together. These parents faced a hard reality: their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were denied the basic right to education and were sometimes subjected to degrading conditions.
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MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Township has so many great things to do and summer is a great time to enjoy the beautiful nature the community has to share. Come dig up Middletown history at the Poricy Brook Fossil Beds. Expect to find marine fossils from the Cretaceous period, 65-72 million years ago. Our ...
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HOLMDEL, NJ: Summer is a time to celebrate, and your fur babies may need a fun night out too! Holmdel's Bell Works, located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, on July 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, will host Yappy Hour!! Bark for Life at the next Yappy hour at Bar Bella on Thursday, July 25 ...
HAZLET, NJ: Convenient community benefit coming soon! Scheduling is now available for appointments with the MVC Mobile Unit coming to Hazlet, on Wedneday, July 24, 2024. Sign up for a time slot here. The MVC van will be parked outside Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Examples of services ...
RED BANK, NJ: Navesink Maritime Heritage Association (NMHA), a non-profit organization, is offering a fundraising sail aboard the Schooner AJ Meerwald. The AJ Meerwald is New Jersey's State Tall Ship, and NMHA chartered her for a Sunday afternoon on July 21, sailing out from the Atlantic ...
NEPTUNE, NJ – Fulfill, the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has made significant leadership changes as it celebrates its 40th anniversary of combating hunger and fostering food security along the Jersey Shore. The organization, known for its extensive network of nearly 300 partners ...
MIDDLETOWN NJ: It's time to save the date for Middletown Day 2024! This annual event brings community members together with local businesses, nonprofits, first responders, government officials, etc to celebrate the great spirit of Middletown! Save the date: Saturday, September 28, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: All are welcome to join the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce for a ChamberCast Talk, about Artificial Intelligence! Learn from AI expert, featured ChamberCast guest, Dr. Jackeline Mejius Fuertes! Unlock your business success with AI, and take home expert tips from Dr. Jackie! ...
SEA GIRT, MANASQUAN, NJ - The recent Sea Girt Council meeting centered on the ongoing debate over offshore wind energy. Council members, the town attorney, and residents discussed the state’s plan to build the world’s largest offshore wind farms off the Jersey coast. This initiative has significant ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - New Jersey’s senior U.S. Senator, Bob Menendez, was convicted in a federal bribery case on Tuesday. Menendez was found guilty of 16 bribery, fraud and extortion charges that prosecutors say reflect his actions to sell his office to foreign nationals and local businessmen in ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) is excited to host its annual Beacon of Excellence Awards, recognizing individuals, businesses, and organizations that inspire others and enrich our communities through their service, leadership, and achievements! This is a ...
BELMAR, NJ – The 37th Annual Sandcastle Contest presented by D'Jais will take place on Wednesday, July 17th, at Belmar Beach, stretching between 17th and 19th Avenue. This cherished event promises a day full of creativity, fun, and community spirit, with exciting prizes and games for participants ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Rob Fessock grew up in South Plainfield, graduated from South Plainfield High School and attended Towson University, where he joined ROTC. "I was partying and didn’t have direction until I joined the military. He continued with ROTC at Loyola College, and then I graduated ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ – At the 52nd Annual Valor Awards Luncheon, former Assemblywoman and business leader Mary Pat Angelini was sworn-in as President of The 200 Club of Monmouth County. She succeeds Benjamin J. Lucarelli, former mayor of Fair Haven and real estate professional. Joining Angelini in ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: An investigation into the circumstances behind a double shooting that left one dead and another injured last week is active and ongoing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced yesterday. The shootings occurred last Wednesday, July 10, shortly after 3:00am. ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — In a dramatic turn of events this morning, a swimmer in distress was miraculously rescued by a local fisherman and his son. Around 9:00 a.m., Middletown Township Police received an urgent call about a man pulled from the waters between Sandy Hook and New York City. The man, ...
"Marie (Smith) and I are praying for President Trump and thank God he was not seriously injured after today’s attempt on his life."Congressman Smith According to former President Donald Trump who, in his own words, stated that he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part ...
Carol Bongiovi was a woman of great strength and love. Photo Credits: Bongiovi Family Speaking on behalf of the family, Jon Bon Jovi said: “Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family. She will be greatly missed.” NEW JERSEY: ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey dropped six spots in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business in 2024” list, from No. 19 in 2023 to No. 25 this year. The Garden State’s overall ranking placed it below neighboring states New York (No. 22) and Pennsylvania (No. 17) on the list. New Jersey outranked ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: At the recent Manasquan Council Meeting, the governing body provided an update on the pending offshore wind energy project progressing under the Biden and Murphy Administrations. This article - the fourth in a seven-part series on Wind Energy-focuses on transparency and ...
HAZLET, NJ: Convenience delivered for Hazlet residents! According to Hazlet Township, scheduling is now available for appointments with the MVC Mobile Unit coming to Hazlet on Weds. July 24, 2024. Sign up for a time slot here. The MVC van will be parked outside Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
JERSEY SHORE - The Fourth of July holiday may be over, but summer excitement continues at the Jersey Shore. From adults-only activities to kid-friendly fun, there's still plenty of time to make your summer memorable. Whether it's splashy attractions, busy boardwalks, local watering holes or natural ...
NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...
The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office released the following statement: Members of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Bureau and the Red Bank Police Department are jointly investigating a double shooting that left one person deceased and one person injured on the 100 block of River Street ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Brookdale Community College’s Women in Engineering Science and Technology (W.E.S.T.) Club proudly hosted its 12th Annual Celebration of Women in S.T.E.M., marking a significant return to in-person events after three years of virtual gatherings due to the pandemic. This year’s event ...
WASHINGTON, DC – In a significant move to address the global scourge of human trafficking, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a leading international figure in anti-trafficking efforts, chaired a pivotal congressional hearing today to examine the 2024 Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report. The hearing, ...
Hazlet is all about community! And, music is a great way to bring people together to make great memories! This summer, Hazlet Recreation brings great opportunities to enjoy live concerts at Hazlet's Veterans Park, located at 1776 Union Avenue! Mark your calendar for eight live music events ...