Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

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    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…

  • North Brunswick sees uptick in business development

    North Brunswick sees uptick in business development

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township is seeing an economic boom, courtesy of new construction and renovations to existing properties. “We’re as busy as we’ve ever been,” said Michael Hritz, director of Community Development for North Brunswick. “It’s reflective of an improved economy.” In terms of new development, a Holiday Inn…

  • District baseball teams look for pitching to carry them

    District baseball teams look for pitching to carry them

    By Tim Morris There’s a common threat running through the Freehold Regional High School District baseball teams: pitching. It carried them to success last year, with every school qualifying for the state tournament. With many of those arms back, the 2016 season is shaping up as another good one. Colts Neck Leading the charge is…

  • Rebels, Patriots look to new faces for continued lacrosse success

    Rebels, Patriots look to new faces for continued lacrosse success

    By Tim Morris On the way to sharing the Shore Conference A North Division Division title in 2015, the boys lacrosse teams at Howell High School and Freehold Township High School relied heavily on seniors. Those seniors have graduated — some to play in college — and replacing them will be the challenge as both…

  • Wall Stadium holding open practice sessions for the public

    Wall Stadium holding open practice sessions for the public

    Auto racing fans will have the opportunity to check out the new cars that will see competition in 2016 free of charge as Wall Stadium Speedway will present the first of two preseason practice sessions April 9 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. While the grandstands will be open to the public, there is a…

  • Scholarship announced for Middletown High School North and South seniors

    Scholarship announced for Middletown High School North and South seniors

    Newman Springs Dental Care, 539 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft,  is offering two $500 scholarships for Middletown High School North and South graduating seniors planning a career in health care. This includes medicine, nursing, dentistry, chiropractic, physical therapy and other areas of healthcare. This is the seventh year that the scholarships have been awarded. Dr. Mitchel Friedman…

  • Arcadian Chorale to perform at Temple Shalom on April 16

    Arcadian Chorale to perform at Temple Shalom on April 16

    The Arcadian Chorale presents its spring 2016 Concert, “L’Chaim, To Life!!” at Temple Shalom on April 16 at 8 p.m. The program is a celebration of Jewish music and culture with works by Jewish composers, including sacred works, folk music and Broadway hits. Arcadian Chorale, under the artistic and musical direction of internationally recognized conductor…

  • Holmdel tennis team relying on balanced lineup

    Holmdel tennis team relying on balanced lineup

    By Matthew Rocco A year after winning a trifecta of postseason titles, the Holmdel High School boys tennis team is looking for a younger group to shine in 2016. First singles star Michael Chen has graduated, so several Hornets are moving up the ladder to fill the void. But the Hornets will retain a deep…

  • Colts relying on their scorers at start of lacrosse campaign

    Colts relying on their scorers at start of lacrosse campaign

    By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy has ample firepower, led by returning 40-goal scorers Michael Carroll, a sophomore, and junior Nick Gasner. However, the team will need new starting goalie Ryan McGuiness, a junior who played in three games last year, and its rebuilt defense to evolve quickly and get the Colts back into championship…