Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Klein of Weichert in Holmdel recognized for regional awards

    Klein of Weichert in Holmdel recognized for regional awards

    Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Leonard Klein of the Holmdel office was recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of February. Klein led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, in resales and resale dollar volume. Klein can be reached in…

  • Hazlet introduces $21.2 million budget

    Hazlet introduces $21.2 million budget

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer HAZLET – Township officials have introduced a $21.2 million budget that reflects a zero percent increase on the municipal purposes tax levy. At an April 5 Township Committee meeting, Chief Financial Officer Thomas O’Hara said that the introduced total budget of for this year is $21,189,749.76. O’Hara said the…

  • Sport Shorts

    Sport Shorts

    Caldwell University women’s bowling freshman Amanda Scharf (North Brunswick) was named the Northeast Conference (NEC) Bowling Rookie of the Week after shining for the Cougars this past weekend at the Kutztown Allentown Tournament. Scharf was a significant contributor to the Cougars’ best tournament showing in program history. With Caldwell posting a 7-2 win-loss record at…

  • Matawan Dems nominate lifelong residents to run for council

    Matawan Dems nominate lifelong residents to run for council

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN — Two born-and-bred borough residents have been nominated by the Matawan Democrats to seek Borough Council seats that will be up for election on Nov. 8. Last year saw the election of a new Democratic mayor and two new Democratic council members, and this year Brett Michael Cannon…

  • Eagles aim for repeat state softball championship

    Eagles aim for repeat state softball championship

    By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School South’s defending NJSIAA Group III champion softball team has six returning seniors — all starters — back in the lineup, and it has shown the makings of another championship contender in a 6-2 start this season. “Definitely. We have the pitching that can take us to the state finals,”…

  • Budget keeps tax rate stable in Allentown

    Budget keeps tax rate stable in Allentown

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has adopted a $2.36 million budget that will fund all of the borough’s expenses during 2016. The budget will be supported by the collection of $1.52 million in taxes from Allentown’s residential and commercial property owners. That is the same amount of money that property owners…

  • Keyport football coach Paczkowski steps down

    Keyport football coach Paczkowski steps down

    By Wayne Witkowski John Paczkowski, who quickly turned Keyport High School football around in his second season with a 6-5 record and ending with a 35-34 loss to Palmyra High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I semifinals, resigned April 18 for personal reasons. “I thank the parents and players for support,” Paczkowski said.…

  • CBA honoring Heath before season-opening track meet

    CBA honoring Heath before season-opening track meet

    Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) will honor coach Tom Heath April 25 before the Colts’ home outdoor track and field meet. Heath announced his retirement from cross-country coaching in December, ending a 45-year tenure as the head running coach at CBA. After serving as an assistant in 1970, Heath took over the program in 1971. He…

  • Red Raiders looking to pick up steam on baseball diamond

    Red Raiders looking to pick up steam on baseball diamond

    By Matthew Rocco The first two weeks of the baseball season haven’t been kind to Keyport High School. The Red Raiders were thrown into the fire early, facing the likes of Freehold High School and division rival St. Rose High School. But thanks to their tough schedule, the Red Raiders expect to be stronger in…