Highlands News

As you crest the last hill on Route 36 approaching the northernmost beaches in New Jersey, the sea comes into view.

The return of hundreds of the ancient horseshoe crabs to their familiar spawning sites in Sandy Hook Bay has begun.

If you think rush-hour traffic at Route 9 and Whitty Road is bad now, hold on to your steering... HAZLET: - The Bayshore Emergency Management Association is inviting residents to attend an information session to learn more about natural disaster hazard preparations for Bayshore communities.

The owner of SeaStreak Wall Street, a commuter ferry that crashed in Manhattan's financial district on Jan.

Dan Pinzon, a paraplegic cyclists, led the pack for a trial run of the course to be used tomorrow for the 10th annual Tour de Elizabeth Cyclists ride through Elizabeth during a pre-ride before the 10th annual Tour De Elizabeth.

The Cranston Conservation Commission and Edgewood Highlands Elementary School celebrated National Arbor Day with a planting of 5 trees recently.

While striped fishing remains good, and bluefish are building up inshore, the spotlight shifts to Saturday's opening of the fluke season - followed by the sea bass opener on Sunday.

On Saturday morning, May 25, 2013, the Jersey Shore town of Spring Lake , New Jersey , will be full of runners as they prepare to participate in the Annual Spring Lake 5 Mile Road Race .

May 14--A controversial state Assembly bill that could radically change how planning and zoning occurs in coastal towns has advanced out of committee, along with another bill that would require storm-damaged properties to undergo an environmental review before rebuilding.

Last Friday evening saw the return of hundreds of Horseshoe Crabs to their familiar spawning sites in Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay.

This summer, come to the Monmouth County Library to Dig Into Reading, Go Beneath the Surface and enjoy some Groundbreaking Reads! Summer reading clubs at the Monmouth County Library for all ages begin on June 1 and run through August 10.

Highlands Police Detective Anthony Macri tells the Asbury Park Press the man was walking when he saw the garden snake and he picked it up.

A sewer line project along a busy road in Navesink could cause road closures and detours between mid-May and the end of summer.

A public debate among the candidates vying for the Republican nominations for county surrogate and two freeholder seats will be held Wednesday, May 15, at the Newton Theater.

A borough man walking down Cedar Street Saturday afternoon was bit by a garden snake, police said.

For the second straight year The League of American Bicyclists has named New Jersey one of the 10 friendliest states for cyclists .

Nick Honachefsky and James Amore fished the Island Beach State Park surf this morning for constant action on bunker chunks as they caught 13 -- and added a 29-inch striper.

Lil' Cutie Pops celebrated its grand opening at 16 Monmouth St., Red Bank, last month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Pat Menna.

We are one week away from the opening of summer flounder and black sea bass seasons.

Owner Jeff Wulkan said he decided to close the salon after only two years in business, when it was unable to persevere through a significant drop in business after Sandy pummeled the city and surrounding towns.