Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Hazlet man arrested in bank robbery

    Hazlet man arrested in bank robbery

    HAZLET — A 25-year-old Hazlet man was arrested and charged with robbing the TD Bank branch located on Harmony Road in Middletown Saturday, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Justin Rafalko, of Sycamore Drive in Hazlet, faces one count of first degree robbery after he entered the bank around 3 p.m. on Saturday approached…

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  • Old Bridge to roll out welcome mat to Olympic hero

    Old Bridge to roll out welcome mat to Olympic hero

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A parade filled with fanfare, pomp and circumstance is expected to welcome Laurie Hernandez back to her hometown from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Hernandez, a 16-year-old phenom, earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team — now better known as…

  • Condo project bringing Miami to Long Branch

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A pair of developers is hoping to convert a portion of Long Branch into one of Miami’s famed beaches. Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, of FEM South Beach Urban Renewal LCC, said that they hope their project calling for 47 condominiums on Ocean Avenue, being called South Beach…

  • County officials concerned over Monmouth Park

    County officials concerned over Monmouth Park

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT —  Monmouth County and Oceanport officials are hoping to secure a larger piece of the gambling pie for Monmouth Park. Monmouth County Freeholder Thomas Arnone said during the Aug. 18 Borough Council meeting that the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders needs to take a bigger role in assisting…

  • Dog park upgrades unleashed in Metuchen

    Dog park upgrades unleashed in Metuchen

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — New shade shelters, more benches and an increase in trees are on the horizon to help make the community-wide dog park even better. Stuart Schlossman, chair of the Dog Park Committee, along with Middlesex County Freeholder Charles Tomaro, addressed the park that opened on June 29 at a…

  • North Brunswick Raiders hope to score a touchdown with alumni picnic

    North Brunswick Raiders hope to score a touchdown with alumni picnic

      By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Raider Nation is expanding. The North Brunswick Football and Cheer teams have formed a new North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) Touchdown Club, a group of dedicated parents of Raider football players and cheerleaders. “Since the mid-1970s, our football/cheer programs have experienced numerous successful seasons. A…

  • Sayreville girls soccer team working hard to improve on last year

    Sayreville girls soccer team working hard to improve on last year

    By Warren Rappleyea As it looks to improve on its 9-11 mark of last fall, Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls soccer team will field a mix of veteran players and a handful of talented players who gained valuable experience a year ago. The Bombers experienced some growing pains with last year’s youthful lineup, but…

  • Quick-thinking Barnosky key player for Spotswood hoops team

    Quick-thinking Barnosky key player for Spotswood hoops team

    By Jimmy Allinder MaryBeth Barnosky’s thought process when she’s on the basketball court is to always be in the moment. In other words, the rising senior year at Spotswood High School and key member of the Chargers’ girls hoops team blocks out everything around her except her very next decision, usually with the ball. “I…