Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Shore basketball teams shine at Bulldog Challenge

    Shore basketball teams shine at Bulldog Challenge

    By Matthew Rocco The Shore Conference got the better of its top-ranked visitors in Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Bulldog Challenge, where the hosts kept their big winning streak alive and St. John Vianney High School won on a buzzer-beater. The Rumson-Fair Haven, Middletown High School South, Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School and St.…

  • Noor-Ul-Iman students win science competition

      By Jennifer Amato SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Members of Noor-Ul-Iman School recently won first place in a science competition. The team of 18 students and two alternates attended the New Jersey Science Regional Competitions of the New Jersey Science Olympiad on Jan. 14 at Camden County College. The team, consisted of mainly middle school students…

  • ‘Think Blue’ when voting for president

    “American lives matter!” So, when voting for a president, it is obvious that we should go Democratic.  “Think blue.” Ms. Bucker’s letter (“Think red when voting for president,” Sentinel, Jan. 14) disqualifies Hillary Clinton because “four men died on her watch.” The Republicans were in charge when we were attacked on Sept. 9, 2011. Over…

  • Two men charged with growing marijuana in Plumsted

    Two men charged with growing marijuana in Plumsted

    PLUMSTED – A marijuana growing operation in the Cream Ridge section of Plumsted recently went up in smoke when an early morning chimney fire led to the discovery of more than 120 cannabis plants and the arrest of two residents. According to Plumsted Police Cpl. Jason Reilly, the incident occurred at 3 a.m. Jan. 4…

  • Saint Ambrose School, Old Bridge

    Saint Ambrose School is profoundly, and proudly, Catholic in character and direction. The children are the Church of tomorrow and the staff provides them with a strong foundation in their Christian faith. The most up-to-date catechetical guidelines include a special emphasis on faith formation, moral clarity, liturgical education, the power of prayer, and emulation of…

  • Middlesex freeholder director promises strength, compassion, innovation in 2016

    Middlesex freeholder director promises strength, compassion, innovation in 2016

    Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said Middlesex County has set an aggressive agenda for 2016, focused on enhancing services, programming and efficiencies. “2015 was a productive year for Middlesex County, which for a 12th year, retained its Triple A bond rating and continued to enhance programming and build the infrastructure needed to better our roads,…

  • Consumers should ensure home health aides are qualified

      There are many businesses or online sites advertising at-home nursing and hospice care services, but consumers need to be aware that not all providers are created equal. Anyone can state in an ad that they will “meet the needs of a client.” However, it is imperative that consumers confirm the caregiver they hire is…

  • Spotswood Public Schools

    Spotswood Public Schools

    Giving your child the best start possible involves building a solid foundation that incorporates cognitive, social­-emotional, self­-regulatory and foundational academic skills. In Spotswood, Schoenly’s full day (8:30 a.m­. to 2:30 p.m.) preschool program provides just such an environment­­ where your child has the opportunity to become a successful learner in a safe, innovative environment. The…

  • Citizenship Award open to high schoolers

    The Jersey Blue Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is holding its fourth annual Middlesex County Good Citizenship Award contest. All Middlesex County high school sophomores and juniors who are in good academic standing with a C average and above and who exemplify the characteristics of a good citizen of the…