Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Seraphs look to rebound after winning streak ends

    Seraphs look to rebound after winning streak ends

    By Wayne Witkowski Luck and a quality unbeaten streak ran out in the 13th game of the season for Mater Dei Prep’s softball team. Now the Seraphs need to refocus as they look to wrap up a Shore Conference B Central Division championship and prepare for the Shore Conference and state tournaments. Not only had…

  • Caseys, Colts win county track and field relays

    Caseys, Colts win county track and field relays

    By Tim Morris The Monmouth County Relays provided the area track and field athletes with a tune-up for this week’s county outdoor championships. Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls and Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) put their full arsenal on display in winning the team championships May 5 at Long Branch High School. The Caseys…

  • Tested Lancers ready to compete for SCT volleyball crown

    Tested Lancers ready to compete for SCT volleyball crown

    By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School boys volleyball team, which already has an Eastern Invitational title to its credit, is competing for another championship this week in the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT). The Lancers, one of the top-ranked teams in the state, got a running start to the 2016 campaign. St. John…

  • Three new models to open May 14-15 at new Monmouth 55+ community

    Three new models to open May 14-15 at new Monmouth 55+ community

    K. Hovnanian’’s Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods, a popular new 55+ community in Howell, is preparing to open three more model homes, to follow the successful opening and reception of the first three models. A Model Grand Opening will be held on May 14-15 at the new community, located just off of Route 9 in…

  • Millstone Township pupils learn importance of Arbor Day

    Millstone Township pupils learn importance of Arbor Day

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – In celebration of Arbor Day, pupils from the Millstone Township Primary School and the Millstone Township Elementary School received a special gift. On April 23, a total of 690 Norway spruce tree saplings were given to each pupil in the primary school and the elementary school. The primary…

  • Redbirds’ offense comes to life in county tournament opener

    Redbirds’ offense comes to life in county tournament opener

    By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s softball team hopes it roused its slumbering offense heading into the second round of the Mercer County Tournament (MCT). Alyssa Notarianni, who remains the hot hitter in the Redbirds offense this season with a .485 batting average and 29 RBIs, belted a three-run homer in the first inning to…

  • East Brunswick school board gives insight into 2016 budget

    East Brunswick school board gives insight into 2016 budget

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Additional teachers, a net loss in state aid and funding air conditioning improvements are a major part of the district’s 2016 budget. The East Brunswick Board of Education held a public hearing on its 2016 budget, which totals $146.28 million, at its April 28 meeting. “I believe…

  • C-SPAN Bus makes pit stop in Jamesburg

    C-SPAN Bus makes pit stop in Jamesburg

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Away from the twists and turns of the 2016 presidential campaign trail, the C-SPAN Bus stopped at Grace M. Breckwedel (GMB) Middle School in Jamesburg to give students a lesson in civics. “This is great. We’ve been doing a lot of the campaign coverage for the primaries so…

  • Ariella Hopkins Day will be filled with fun, fond memories

    Ariella Hopkins Day will be filled with fun, fond memories

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Ariella Hopkins Day will honor a six year old girl who passed away last June from a sudden illness. With the help of family and friends, Ariella’s name is being kept alive through an event at Borough Park and the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 Pavilion on May 14, which…