Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Allentown taxpayers will get no relief from school tax hike
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – There is nothing Allentown municipal officials or property owners can do at this time about an approximate $530 increase in school taxes they will face between Aug. 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017, except pay the bill. That was the bottom line delivered by attorneys representing the firm…
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Coleman embraces role as leader of Monroe football team
By Jimmy Allinder Since the Monroe Township High School football team moved up to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division in 2010, it has not seriously threatened to win a title. This has been a rather tough pill for Falcons fans to swallow, especially since Monroe finished with outstanding records in the four previous…
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Eatontown discusses changes to Monmouth Mall plan
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Talks continue to be underway as borough professionals and Kushner Companies figure out how best to move forward with the redevelopment of the Monmouth Mall site in a way that appeases all parties involved. During a crowded July 27 Borough Council meeting, Mayor Dennis Connelly said he…
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Rosen’s decision to fill role as goalie lands her at Fairfield
By Jimmy Allinder The genesis of Zoe Rosen’s venture playing field hockey began when she was a seventh-grader in the Monroe Township school district. Middle school coach Jean Elias opened the first day of tryouts as she always did — asking for volunteers to play goalie. Rosen, knowing little about the game but yearning to…
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Trojans’ Ringwood looks forward to final wrestling season
By Jimmy Allinder Considering the improvement Gaven Ringwood has made since he was a freshman for the Bishop George Ahr High School wrestling team, he could certainly move on to the collegiate level. But that’s not going to happen, says the rising senior. “After this season, that’s going to be it,” Ringwood said. “I’ve had…
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‘Stuff the Bus’ takes another ride to deliver school supplies for children
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has launched its annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive to meet the ever-growing demand for materials needed by children throughout the area. The drive is designed to help ensure that children begin the school year right by having the tools they…
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Explore local waterways for summer fun
By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer Going to the beach isn’t the only way to have fun in the water. As beaches become crowded in the summer months, residents of central New Jersey have closer options available to spend their time in the water, as well as explore and traverse through nature. Throughout Monmouth and Mercer…
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Mater Dei players traveling to China for hoops, cultural experience
Mater Dei Prep student-athletes Elijah Barnes (senior) and Kenny Jones (junior) are traveling to Beijing, China, as part of the Global Squad with John Alexander and the Alexander Basketball Academy. The U.S. team, consisting of 10 students from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland, arrives in China Aug. 3 and stays through Aug. 11. According…
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Former Buccaneer Simon making mark with Sky Blue FC
By Matthew Rocco The path to professional soccer was never easy for Erin Simon. During her junior year at Red Bank Regional High School, Simon suffered an ACL injury that kept her off the field as a senior. The ordeal threatened to squash Simon’s odds of playing in college. But Syracuse University took a chance…
