Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Police cannot determine cause of fatal crash

    Police cannot determine cause of fatal crash

    JACKSON – Police have not determined the cause of a fatal incident in which a young man’s vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree during the final week of January. Police said Shane R. Stewart, 25, of Jackson, was killed when his car ran off Freehold Road and struck a tree in the…

  • Braves’ wrestlers shift focus to District 21 tournament

    Braves’ wrestlers shift focus to District 21 tournament

    By Jeff Appelblatt Manalapan High School wrestling coach Scott Pressman was disappointed to see his team lose in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V semifinals Feb. 8 at Monroe Township High School. Even though Monroe was ranked higher in the bracket, Pressman could only anticipate his team pulling out a win. “We had planned on…

  • Freehold Township looks forward after Handchen Cup loss

    Freehold Township looks forward after Handchen Cup loss

    By Jeff Appelblatt Freehold Township High School ice hockey coach Mike Celano couldn’t believe his team lost in the first round of the Handchen Cup. Everything about that match with Howell High School indicated the Patriots should have won, including the fact that Freehold Township was the fourth seed and Howell was seeded 13th. Things…

  • Patriots top Mustangs to stay atop A North standings

    Patriots top Mustangs to stay atop A North standings

    By Jeff Appelblatt The boys’ basketball team from Freehold Township High School held a comfortable lead entering the fourth quarter in the majority of its games this year. In fact, the Patriots led by double figures after three quarters in more than half of their games — most often cruising to another victory. However, the…

  • Lions’ wrestlers hope struggles help prepare them for tournaments

    Lions’ wrestlers hope struggles help prepare them for tournaments

    By Wayne Witkowski Josh Bollard had a typical weekend for Jackson Liberty High School’s wrestling team, sweeping three victories in a quad meet, including two by pin. Bollard went to 26-4 at 113 pounds off his rousing performance. But it’s not a typical season for the Lions. They lost twice during the — to Colonia High…

  • Weise notches 300th win in key division girls’ hoops contest

    Weise notches 300th win in key division girls’ hoops contest

    By Wayne Witkowski It’s been a season of distinction for Allentown High School girls’ basketball coach Linda Weise after she got her 300th coaching victory and her Redbirds finished unbeaten in the division for the first time in her 12 seasons at the school last week. Weise pointed out that her 300th win came at…

  • Investigation reveals price gouging by auto parts retailers

    Investigation reveals price gouging by auto parts retailers

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — After a joint investigation revealed that several automotive parts retailers were constantly overcharging their customers, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, along with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, launched a crusade of accountability that has ended in settlements. Advance Auto Parts, located at 376 Route 18…

  • Zoning ordinance expected to be introduced in Manalapan

    Zoning ordinance expected to be introduced in Manalapan

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – An ordinance that would permit residential and commercial uses on a 130-acre property at the corner of Route 33 and Millhurst Road is expected to be introduced at the Feb. 22 meeting of the Manalapan Township Committee. Following its introduction by the governing body, the ordinance is expected…

  • 60-year-old recipe brings thin crust pizza back to life

    60-year-old recipe brings thin crust pizza back to life

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — At 11 a.m., the doors officially opened. Just two minutes prior, the first customer walked into the pizzeria. After perusing the menu, he ordered a large pepperoni to go. Simultaneously, the phone rang and another order for a 9-inch pepperoni pizza was taken. Seemingly seconds later, another…