Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Rumson battling familiar foe for state sectional title
By Warren Rappleyea Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s girls basketball team bounced back from its loss to Manasquan High School in the Shore Conference Tournament finals and was set to meet the second-seeded Warriors again in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group II championship game. The contest, which was scheduled for March 8, marks the fourth…
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The Shrewsbury Chorale presents concert March 20
The Shrewsbury Chorale will present “Remembrances” at 3 p.m. on March 20 at Christ Episcopal Church, 90 Kings Hwy., Middletown. The performance will be conducted by Neil F. Brown and accompanied by Mark C. Cook on organ and piano. The church is ADA accessible and refreshments will follow. Tickets at the door are $25 for…
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Monmouth Conservation Foundation sheds light on future
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Since 1977, Middletown-based Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) has been dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural habitat of Monmouth County and has been successful in helping to save more than 22,500 acres of open space and farmland. On March 2, at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center in Tinton Falls,…
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What rising rates mean for millennials
Fed rate hike suggests economy is quickening; millennial buyers not so sure By Laura Depta CTW Features The millennial generation — those born from the 1980s to 2000s — are, generally speaking, already slower to buy homes than their parents were. Now that the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in…
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Chutney Chefs deliver homemade Indian food
Chutney Chefs delivers pre-cut, pre-measured Indian food and sauces for customers to combine together and cook. Owner Akhil Shah spent numerous evenings eating bad frozen food after working late nights and decided to provide a way to offer homemade food quickly. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees include roti or rice. Options include aloo gobi, which…
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Ocean Township looking to offer rec discount for vets
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — As a thank you to local veterans, the Ocean Township council is considering expanding an ordinance waiving various fees for veterans. Mayor Christopher Sicilliano said during the Feb. 25 Workshop meeting that he’d like to see many of the fees Ocean levies on residents waived for local…
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Lancers seek more titles after capturing SCT crown
By Matthew Rocco With a Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) championship in tow, St. John Vianney High School has its eyes on more postseason titles to cap an already impressive season. SCT titles have proven to be rather elusive for St. John Vianney, a dominant force in girls basketball. The Lancers last took the SCT crown…
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Young buyers shape home trends
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Young, first-time homebuyers may account for the lowest share of home sales in almost three decades, but their tastes and preferences are top of mind with those who build homes. The America Institute of Architects compiled a list of “10 Major Residential Design Trends for the Next 10 Years.” And, Pardee…
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Brookdale, Rutgers collaborate on business administration degree
Brookdale Community College and Rutgers University officials have approved a new four-year degree program in business administration that will be offered exclusively this fall. The program will be offered at Brookdale’s Freehold campus. Students who complete the program will earn an Associate of Science degree in business administration from Brookdale and a Bachelor of Arts…
