Hazlet & Keyport Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
February 12, 2026
MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES: Cookie season is officially underway, and Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is marking the occasion with a lighthearted video created by its Girl Scouts media team. TAP play button below and enjoy! While the annual cookie sale is known for its iconic treats, organization ...
TRENTON, NJ â A New Jersey Senate committee moved forward a 40-cent monthly surcharge on phone bills to fund the stateâs suicide and crisis hotline after residents testified Monday about how the hotline plays a critical role during mental health emergencies. Senate Bill 3013 would establish a ...
HAZLET, NJ â Raritan erased a four-point lead in the fourth quarter and rallied for a 59-56 boys basketball victory over Long Branch on Wednesday.Ian Mullan scored 20 points and came up with three steals for Raritan (10-11), which outscored Long Branch, 20-13, in the fourth quarter.Mario Diamantis ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY â A Freehold Borough man has been convicted following a jury trial in connection with an attempted sexual assault and armed robbery that occurred in Manalapan in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced. After a two-week trial before Monmouth County Superior ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - On Friday, inside the halls of the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, the past did not feel distant. It felt presentâspoken aloud, sung, danced, remembered.The occasion was the 40th anniversary of Whitney Houston, the self-titled debut album that ...
Help Howell PD Officer Tom Rizzo! Your vote is free, and you can vote as often as you can! VOTE HERE. Support Frances Foundation  Warriors and Their Families! Officer Rizzo was voted successfully through round one! Let's vote for him in round 2. See details: Howell Township Police Officer Tom Rizzo ...
FREEHOLD, NJ â The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the Monmouth County Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its annual Preservation Awards program.âAs our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, my fellow Commissioners and I encourage ...
BARNEGAT, NJ â Raritan rallied from an early six-point deficit for a 46-35 boys basketball victory over Barnegat on Monday.Aiden Mehmeti scored 14 points for Raritan (9-11), which outscored Barnegat, 13-4, in the second quarter to take a 19-16 halftime lead.Mario Diamantis finished with nine points ...
FREEHOLD, NJ â The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced the creation of the Division of Integrated Health within the Monmouth County Department of Health and Human Services, a move designed to strengthen coordination and improve service delivery for residents countywide.The ...
FREEHOLD, NJ â Prosecutor Raymond Santiago and members of the Monmouth County Prosecutorâs Office wore red last Friday, February 6, joining communities across the country in observance of National Wear Red Day, held annually on the first Friday of February to raise awareness about womenâs ...
FREEHOLD, NJ â Home Helpers Home Care of Freehold is being congratulated for achieving a major milestone in home care excellence, earning national recognition for the fifth consecutive year. The agency received both the Best of Home Care â Provider of Choice and Best of Home Care â Employer of ...
đŠYou are invited to Stephanie's Nicole Parze's Birthday Bash! Honor a beautiful young woman whose life was tragically taken too soon. Celebrate her birthday and raise funds to protect the lives of others. Buffet dinner, tricky tray, fantastic prizes, music, games and more! TAPhere for more ...
NEW JERSEYâ Several municipalities across Monmouth County will receive significant federal funding for infrastructure, environmental, and public safety improvements through earmarks secured by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) in the recently approved consolidated federal budget.Overall, the legislation ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Successful businesses donât grow in isolation. They grow within ecosystems networks of trusted partners, community organizations, and professionals who support one another through shared goals, values, and relationships. That philosophy is at the heart of the Community Resource ...
Middletown, NJ Â â The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., February 14 â 22, 2026. The landmark 1959 play by Lorraine Hansberry explores the divergent ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. â Long Branch was once home to multiple piers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the city was a popular seaside resort for visitors from New York and Philadelphia. The last remaining pier, which had stood for more than 75 years, was destroyed by fire in 1987.Now ...
Laugh Lab @BrookdaleGet ready to laugh until you cry! Laugh Lab @ Brookdale is a brand-new adult-themed improv series where comedy gets tested, tried, and totally unhinged. Join the fun for unpredictable, high-energy nights of laughter in a relaxed cocktail-style setting with snacks available for ...
RED BANK, NJ: Iceboating has been part of life on the Navesink River for more than a century, and whenever conditions allow, the North Shrewsbury Iceboat & Yacht Club (NSIB&YC) continues that tradition with care, expertise, and deep respect for the river. As activity resumes this winter, ...
HAZLET, NJ â Ian Mullan scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Raritan to a 49-41 boys basketball victory over Neptune on Thursday night.Mario Diamantis finished with 12 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Rockets, who outscored Neptune, 23-14, in the second quarter.Eric Berg ...
KEYPORT â The Keyport Historical Society will host a special Presidentsâ Day evening program on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, featuring New Jerseyâbased historical researcher and content creator TJ Fallon, best known for his popular Dead History YouTube channel.The event will take place at 7 p.m. at ...
Not Pictured: Erika Boyer, 1st Vice President; Kevin Fenstermacher, Board Member; Susan Pagano, Board Member; Beatriz Oesterheld, Board Member; Tamer Gouda, Board Member.MONMOUTH COUNTY â The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) hosted its Annual Membership Meeting at Jumping Brook Country ...
RED BANK, NJ â This Valentineâs Day, as the world turns to flowers and chocolates, the Chorus of the Atlantic invites you to express your deepest affections through the timeless elegance of song.  From February 11th through February 14th, the Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society ...
FREEHOLD, NJ â The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recognized 11 students who successfully completed internships across multiple County departments during the fall 2025 semester.The recognition took place during the Commissioners Workshop Meeting on January 29, highlighting the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough's honorary furry forecaster for Groundhog Day 2026, Paulie the Rabbit, made his first-ever prediction on Monday morning. Paulie hopped into the paws of his former neighbor and buddy, Milltown Mel II, who crossed over the rainbow bridge shortly before Groundhog Day 2022 to ...
KEYPORT, NJ â Kai Arrington scored 35 points to lead Keyport to a 79-53 boys basketball victory over win-less Asbury Park on Monday.Arrington made 13 2-point field goals, two 3-pointers and three foul shots.Demetrious Attia finished with 10 points for Keyport (9-9), which had a 25-5 lead after one ...
FREEHOLD, NJ â A Keansburg woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder after admitting she intentionally drove over her then-boyfriend in a 2024 incident that left the victim permanently paralyzed, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today.During a hearing held ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Move over Punxsutawney Phil. There's a new groundhog in town. Milltown that is. Okay, so technically Paulie is not a groundhog. He is a rabbit, and he's been declared the winner in the 2026 Honorary Milltown Mel contest sponsored by the Milltown For All community Facebook group.
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Howell Township Police Officer Tom Rizzo is competing for the cover of Muscle & Fitness magazine, and heâs doing it for a beautiful cause, close to many hearts. The winner receives the cover feature and a $20,000 grand prize, and in a truly selfless gesture, Tom has pledged to ...
NEW JERSEY â Garden State Esports (GSE) will host the nationâs first College Esports Recruitment Combine for New Jersey scholastic esports students on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Brookdale Community College, marking the latest collaboration between Camden County College, Brookdale Community College, and ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: It is time for a special tradition in Holmdel! The Jersey Shore Chinese School (JSCS) and Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on February 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM to 12: 30 PM at Bellworks, Holmdel. This event emphasizes youth participation, ...