Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Public’s help sought after fire at Howell fence firm

    Public’s help sought after fire at Howell fence firm

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer HOWELL – Crimestoppers of Monmouth County are asking members of the public to provide information about a fire that law enforcement agencies have said was suspicious in nature. According to a flier from Monmouth County Crimestoppers, the organization will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification,…

  • Committee salutes cheerleaders, touches on issues in Holmdel

    Committee salutes cheerleaders, touches on issues in Holmdel

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent The Holmdel Township Committee began its Feb. 28 meeting by announcing a proclamation that recognized the Holmdel Hornets Division 10 Competitive Cheer Squad for becoming the American Youth Cheer Big East Champions in 2016. Mayor Gregory Buontempo congratulated the cheer squad, which is now eligible for the JYC National Cheer Competition…

  • Sewer bill will cost taxpayers in Allentown

    Sewer bill will cost taxpayers in Allentown

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Planned upgrades to the borough’s waste water treatment plant off Breza Road will modernize an aging facility and bring new costs to ratepayers. The additional cost was explained by June Madden, the borough’s chief financial officer, during a discussion at the Feb. 28 meeting of the Allentown Borough…

  • Manalapan to change housing plan

    Manalapan to change housing plan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Property that was identified years ago as a location for affordable housing will likely be removed from Manalapan’s affordable housing plan on March 8. On Feb. 22, members of the Township Committee introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, amend Manalapan’s zoning map and remove two lots on…

  • Millstone panel studies declining K-8 enrollment

    Millstone panel studies declining K-8 enrollment

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township K-8 School District has formed a committee whose members will explore how declining enrollment has impacted the district and may lead to the closure of one of its schools. The district consists of the Millstone Township Primary School, the Millstone Township Elementary School and the…

  • Photo of girls’ state basketball game between Marlboro at Howell Feb. 27
  • Middletown’s Karcz earns Patriot League honors at Loyola

    Middletown’s Karcz earns Patriot League honors at Loyola

    Loyola University women’s basketball freshman Stephanie Karcz was selected to the Patriot League’s All-Defensive Team and All-Rookie Team accolades March 3. Karcz is the lone freshman to be named to the All-Defensive Team this season and is Loyola’s second selection to the team since it joined the league for the 2013-14 season. The former Middletown…

  • Area wrestlers stand on podium at state championships

    Area wrestlers stand on podium at state championships

    By Jimmy Allinder Mitch Polito could have easily packed it in. The previously undefeated 113-pound East Brunswick High School wrestler lost a 3-1 sudden death decision to eventual champion Anthony Mininno of Gateway Regional High School in the state championship quarterfinals. Polito, however, gathered himself and defeated Richie Koehler of Christian Brothers Academy, 10-6, in…

  • South River girls surpass expectations on the hardwood

    South River girls surpass expectations on the hardwood

    By Jimmy Allinder Before this season began, no one expected the South River High School girls’ basketball team to win like it had in recent seasons. Yet, playing a more difficult schedule in their inaugural season as members of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division, the Rams won the title. “I am incredibly proud…