Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie participates in Indo American Community Fair 2016

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie participates in Indo American Community Fair 2016

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie Realtors got into the spirit of the Fourth Annual Indo American Community Fair 2016. “We were excited to be invited back to participate in the fair and give back to the community. We believe that this was the perfect weekend to do that. This marked our second year at…

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie names top agents for second quarter

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie names top agents for second quarter

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, has announced the Top 10 Agents and Top 4 Teams as its top producing sales associates for the second quarter of 2016 based on company dollar. Congratulations to the Top 10 agents (in order of ranking): Brian Lichtenthal, Laurin LaLima, Michael Kalagassy, Sheryl Kerner, Iana…

  • Weichert’s Marlboro office recognized for regional award

    Weichert’s Marlboro office recognized for regional award

    Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Marlboro office was recognized for exceptional industry success in June. The office led its sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties, for resale dollar volume. The office is located at 455 Route 9 south in Manalapan; for more…

  • Freehold Clippers contenders for ABCCL championship

    Freehold Clippers contenders for ABCCL championship

    By Tim Morris Rich Gawlak has put together a Freehold Clipper team that is a serious title contender in the Atlantic Baseball Confederation Collegiate League (ABCCL). Heading into the ABCCL All-Star Game played at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood July 14, the Clippers were sailing along in first place with an 18-3-1 record. They are three…

  • Freehold Township all-star team closing in on Section 3 final

    Freehold Township all-star team closing in on Section 3 final

    By Tim Morris The Freehold Township Little League’s (FTLL) Major League all-star team is starting to believe. The team captured the District 19 championship. And with two wins in the Section 3 tournament that the FTLL is hosting, the all-stars are just one win away from playing for the right to advance to the state…

  • Former Colonial Lundy one of ABCCL’s stars

    Former Colonial Lundy one of ABCCL’s stars

    By Tim Morris The Atlantic Baseball Confederation Collegiate League (ABCCL) was made for players like Jason Lundy. The Freehold High School graduate, who will be a senior at Fordham University in the fall, likes nothing better than playing baseball, and the ABCCL gives him that opportunity over the summer months. “The fact is that I’m able…

  • MGA’s Hernandez excited to be a 2016 U.S. Olympian

    MGA’s Hernandez excited to be a 2016 U.S. Olympian

    By Tim Morris Every four years, America falls in love with the women’s gymnastics team at the Summer Olympics. Little girls find their role models, and the next generation of gymnasts is born. Laurie Hernandez, 16, of Old Bridge is one of those young girls who was influenced by the Olympic Games and now finds…

  • Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation awards teacher grants

    Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation awards teacher grants

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation has awarded grants to several district teachers to enhance and enrich the learning experience for students. “[We want] to recognize exceptional teachers who make learning innovative and fun for our students,” said Foundation Chairperson Keiko Gendi. “Every year we award grants, and after…

  • Holmdel teacher awarded fellowship for Holocaust education

    Holmdel teacher awarded fellowship for Holocaust education

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A local teacher joined more than 20 others for a seminar aimed at delving into the complex history of the Holocaust and inspiring new techniques to introduce the subject into classrooms. The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR), which works to preserve the legacy and provide monthly…