Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Longtime motorcycle rider gets honorary ride

    Longtime motorcycle rider gets honorary ride

    SANDY HOOK — Motorcycle legend Gloria Tramontin Struck was recently awarded with an Honorary Membership Card from the Jersey Shore Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America. To commemorate the honor, the 90-year-old Struck will participate in a “Freddy” ride on May 15, an 80-mile journey that will begin in Point Pleasant and continue…

  • Create your dream career: Build long-term business relationships as a commercial real estate broker

    Create your dream career: Build long-term business relationships as a commercial real estate broker

    Contrary to a common belief held by many, entering the coveted industry of real estate is not limited to residential brokerage. In fact, according to Weichert Commercial Brokerage, becoming a commercial real estate broker offers beneficial opportunities to pursue a successful career that one can build upon. For people seeking a real estate license or…

  • Count Basie Theatre  will honor local high school students

    Count Basie Theatre will honor local high school students

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK- Nominees have been put forward to the 11th annual Basie Awards, which seeks to put high school actors, actresses and production crew staff in the lime light. “For the 11th straight year, we’re honored to host The Basie Awards and recognize excellence in Monmouth County high school dramas…

  • Shore Regional adopts budget minus tax hike

    Shore Regional adopts budget minus tax hike

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH- Shore Regional High School District officials are touting a flat tax levy for the 2016-2017 budget. The Shore Regional High School Board of Education adopted the $16.1 million budget during the April 28 meeting. “This 2016-2017 budget is aligned with this board of education’s core belief in…

  • Long Branch introduces PILOT plan for developer

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council has introduced an ordinance that would approve a 10-year tax-exemption plan for the developers of a 47-unit condominium complex. The council unanimously introduced the ordinance for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) plan for FEM South Beach Urban Renewal LLC during the April 25 meeting. Under the…

  • JCP&L requests rate increase

    JCP&L requests rate increase

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Jersey Central Power and Lighting (JCP&L) has requested a $142 million rate increase that, if approved, would result in a 6 percent overall rate increase for the average JCP&L residential customer using 650 kilowatt hours per month, which would equate to a monthly increase of $5.58. JCP&L filed an electric…

  • Students encouraged to avoid drugs, pursue a natural high

    Students encouraged to avoid drugs, pursue a natural high

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Raritan High School students were encouraged to say “no” to drugs and to pursue what makes them most happy in life. That was the theme during an assembly at the school on May 4 when NFL running back Donald Brown, who grew up in the area, delivered…

  • Caseys look to build on county, conference golf title wins

    Caseys look to build on county, conference golf title wins

    By Warren Rappleyea Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls golf team continues its quest for another undefeated season and looks to bring home another NJSIAA South Jersey championship. The Caseys have already won the Monmouth County and Shore Conference championships and are 13-0 in dual matches, having downed the likes of Holmdel High School,…

  • Falcons have a chance to claim division championship

    Falcons have a chance to claim division championship

    By Matthew Rocco The Monmouth Regional High School baseball team is within striking distance of a division title, and the Falcons are looking to capitalize on the opportunity. In the final stretch of the regular season, the Falcons have a shot at moving past Manasquan High School for first place in Shore Conference Class A…