Author: BRUCE MORAN, Department Editor

  • Performers of the Week for April 17

    Performers of the Week for April 17

    While many high schools were on spring break, local athletic teams were quite busy on fields throughout the region. Baseball games plentiful during break Jackson Memorial High School posted two victories behind the hitting of Tim Halasnik. On April 10, Halasnik collected three hits and drove in two runs, while Jaquars teammate Tom Pellone slugged…

  • Photo of South Amboy at South River softball April 13
  • Hazlet finds room to assist veterans

    Hazlet finds room to assist veterans

      By Katharine Friedman Correspondent Hazlet has opened is doors to veterans. The Hazlet Township Committee passed a resolution that authorized that the use of an office in the municipal building will be granted to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). The DAV will share an office every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 m until 2…

  • Performers of the Week for April 13

    Performers of the Week for April 13

    The spring 2017 season has sprung on the high school athletic fields throughout the region. But, of course, April showers have slowed down the action during the first week of the season. Here are some local athletes who excelled in between the wet weather. The baseball slate managed to stay dry for a few days.…

  • Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection

    Hazlet mayor announces intention for reelection

    Republican Mayor Susan Kiley declared herself for reelection while Democrat Vincent Solomeno announced his bid for a seat on the Township Committee in Hazlet Township. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run on a party line was April 3. For independent candidates, the filing deadline is June 6.

  • Undefeated Howell Hawks cap season with championship

    Undefeated Howell Hawks cap season with championship

    The Howell Hawks U9 girls’ basketball team capped a 13-0 season when it captured the Mid-Monmouth playoff championship at the Monroe Sports Center March 12. The team was guided by head coach Todd Smith and assistant coach Bill Shaughnessy. The team consisted of Payton Smith, Olivia Shaughnessy, Gabrielle Carpenter, Gabrielle Parker, Veronica Nieves, Angela Nieves,…

  • New Egypt Pop Warner registration on tap

    New Egypt Pop Warner registration on tap

    The New Egypt Pop Warner has announced registration dates and times for the 2017 football, dance and cheer seasons. Boys and girls from ages 5-15 are eligible to sign up April 22 for early registration, May 20 for normal registration and June 10 for late registration, which carries a late fee. All registration will take…

  • Candidates declare for Holmdel Township Committee

    Candidates declare for Holmdel Township Committee

    Republican Mayor Gregory Buontempo will seek reelection while his fellow party members,  Rocco Pascucci and Dennis Pavlik, will bid for seats on the Holmdel Township Committee. Democrats Barbara Singer and Lawrence Luttrell also declared their bids for seats on the Township Committee. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run on a party line was…

  • YES tickets go on sale April 14 at Count Basie

    YES tickets go on sale April 14 at Count Basie

    YES featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman will perform at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on Oct. 8. Tickets, beginning at $45, go on sale April 14 at 12 p.m. through theBASIE.org, phone charge at 732-842-9000 and the Count Basie box office, which is located at 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank.