Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Nanny’s Cardinals raise funds for breast cancer research

    Nanny’s Cardinals raise funds for breast cancer research

    Nanny’s Cardinals, a large team of walkers based in Union Beach, walked for a cure in Point Pleasant on Sunday during the annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer. The team was named in honor of their mother and grandmother, Pauline Pasture, who loved to watched the birds in the later years of her life. Pauline…

  • Current councilman, former mayoral candidate seek seat on Monroe council

    Current councilman, former mayoral candidate seek seat on Monroe council

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — Two candidates are vying for the one-year unexpired term for the Ward 2 seat on the Township Council. Blaise Dipierro, who was appointed in January to fill the position vacated by Gerald Tamburro when he became mayor, will face Republican challenger Martin Herrmann. Dipierro, who is seeking his…

  • Milltown will dedicate park in memory of 6-year-old

    Milltown will dedicate park in memory of 6-year-old

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A dedication for the Ariella Hopkins Little Pocket Park will be held this weekend for a little girl who captivated everyone she came in contact with. On Oct. 22 at 1 p.m., members of the Milltown Recreation Department, borough officials and Ariella’s family will unveil the naming of the…

  • Lancers making mark on football program with physical play

    Lancers making mark on football program with physical play

    By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School football team has fully embraced smashmouth football, and it’s getting big results. The Lancers maintained their perfect record by rolling to a victory over defending state champion Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School — leaning on a solid defense and hard-nose running game to take down their…

  • Ocean Township in contention for B North soccer title

    Ocean Township in contention for B North soccer title

    By Matthew Rocco The Ocean Township High School boys’ soccer team is right in the thick of a competitive race for the Shore Conference B North Division title. Defense has been a big part of the Spartans’ success this season. In each of their 11 wins, the Spartans have allowed no more than one goal.…

  • Caseys entering tournament season playing strong volleyball

    Caseys entering tournament season playing strong volleyball

    By Warren Rappleyea With a 19-4 mark thus far, Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls’ volleyball team appears to be firing on all cylinders as it prepares for the Shore Conference and NJSIAA Non-Public tournaments. The Caseys have won four straight matches following a three-set loss to St. John Vianney High School Oct. 6.…

  • Barrons hope to get back to winning in GMC soccer playoffs

    Barrons hope to get back to winning in GMC soccer playoffs

    By Jeff Appelblatt Last season, Woodbridge High School’s boys’ soccer team was only able to put up three wins, so when this year’s club already doubled that number before September ended, things were so much better in the locker room. But the switch to October hasn’t been easy for the Barrons. Following one tie and…

  • Vikings shut out Bears to get over .500 mark

    Vikings shut out Bears to get over .500 mark

    By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School’s football team returned to familiar ground — the north side of .500 — with a 21-0 victory at East Brunswick High School Oct. 14. The win also marked the 200th of coach Joe Goerge’s career. The game was a defensive battle for the most part, but the Vikings…

  • Bishop Ahr football team looks to remain unbeaten in division

    Bishop Ahr football team looks to remain unbeaten in division

    By Jimmy Allinder If the Bishop George Ahr High School football team didn’t play outside the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), the Trojans’ record would be perfect. Because Bishop Ahr has not lost a Blue Division game in its initial season as a member of the GMC loop, its visit to Spotswood High School (4-0 division,…