Author: BRUCE MORAN, Department Editor
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Summer tourism a smash for 2016
LONG BRANCH — County and local public officials and representatives from the Monmouth County business and arts communities presented an overview of the 2016 summer tourism season, including a preview of fall and winter events planned throughout the county. “Tourism is a critical part of the overall health of the county’s economy, creating jobs for…
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Performers of the Week
The leaves are turning color and scholastic athletes continue to turn in sparkling performances throughout the area. Take a look at who sparkled over the last week on local fields and courts. The Holmdel girls’ tennis team receives a shout out first here as the program racked up its fifth straight Shore Conference Tournament championship.…
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Long Branch’s Columbus Day Parade rained out Sunday
Rain has called off the Columbus Day parade that was scheduled for today, Sunday, Oct. 9, in Long Branch. No rain date has been announced.
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Cougars post strong 2nd half for boys’ soccer win over Braves
COLTS NECK While Manalapan High School defeated Colts Neck High School in football at night Oct. 7 by a 41-8 score, Colts Neck did ring up a victory over Manalapan earlier in the day when Colts Neck scored a 2-1 boys’ soccer victory over host Manalapan. Colts Neck rallied from a 1-0 deficit at the…
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Places to Be
If you are out seeking orchards to pick apples and pumpkins, then let Greater Media do some picking when it pertains to what local scholastic fields and gyms you should visit in the coming days. The football schedule this weekend is busting out with plenty of great matchups. One of the marquee games on the…
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Aberdeen names new DPW director
The Aberdeen Township Council has announced the appointment of Sandra Caceres as Aberdeen’s Department of Public Works (DPW) director. A veteran municipal engineer and public works manager, she joins the municipality following the retirement of former DPW Director Bob Brady. Caceres brings 19 years of experience in the field of civil engineering to her new position in Aberdeen,…
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Performers of the Week
The weather may have been cloudy and damp but the performances were shiny and bright this past weekend for numerous local scholastic athletes. Here is a look on who our standouts in the area were. Elliot Gindi of Ocean Township continued his championship running on the cross-country paths this fall when he crossed first in…
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Golf outing raises funds for Brookdale scholarships
A record number of golfers and community sponsors came together in support of local students at the Brookdale Community College Foundation’s 37th annual Education Open that was held Sept. 15 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale. The tournament raised $68,407 for Brookdale scholarships and student services, which was the largest amount ever collected…
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Places To Be
The calendar turns to October, which may result in cooler temperatures but scholastic sports remains hot on the local schedules. Get out and check these events out over the coming days. One of the state’s premier cross-country races of the fall season is on tap this Saturday, Oct. 1, when the New Balance Shore Coaches…
