Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Best-selling author coming to Monmouth Mall

    Best-selling author coming to Monmouth Mall

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer EATONTOWN – From aspiring actress to best-selling author, New Jersey’s own Stephanie Evanovich will soon hit the road to discuss her latest novel and talk about her career thus far and how it has been something she “never expected.” “I actually wanted to be an actor and tried to…

  • Long Branch to adjust parking meters in Pier Village

    Long Branch to adjust parking meters in Pier Village

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- The city may change the regulations regarding parking meters in Pier Village after receiving various complaints regarding the two-hour parking limit. Jason Roebuck, director of Public Safety, said during the Feb. 23 Workshop meeting, that due to the complaints, the council should consider changing how Long Branch regulates…

  • The Shrewsbury Chorale welcomes Guest Conductor

    The Shrewsbury Chorale welcomes Guest Conductor

    The Shrewsbury Chorale, a mixed chorus serving Monmouth County, welcomes Neil F. Brown as the guest conductor for upcoming March and June concerts. Mr. Brown has a Bachelor of Music degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the University of Kansas. He is certified as a Teacher…

  • Rumson turns focus to state tourney after deep SCT run

    Rumson turns focus to state tourney after deep SCT run

    By Warren Rappleyea Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s girls basketball team has parlayed a deep and talented roster into a 19-6 record and a trip to the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals. The second-seeded Lady Bulldogs battled Manasquan High School down to the wire and into overtime in the semifinals before falling, 61-58, Feb. 22 at…

  • Leadership changes at Arc of Monmouth

    Leadership changes at Arc of Monmouth

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A new executive director has taken the reins at the Arc of Monmouth. Linda Mayo stepped into the lead role for the Tinton Falls-based organization with facilities throughout the county, taking over for former executive director Mary Scott, whose retirement was effective Jan. 29. “My goal right…

  • Seraphs, Lancers win SCT basketball championships

    Seraphs, Lancers win SCT basketball championships

    By Matthew Rocco Mater Dei Prep had a little more magic left for the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) championship game. The Seraphs, facing a Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) team that was playing in its third straight SCT boys basketball final, advanced to the title game for just the second time in school history. And when…

  • Eatontown introduces ordinance to create new zone

    Eatontown introduces ordinance to create new zone

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer EATONTOWN – Following the announcement of a $500 million redevelopment plan for Monmouth Mall, a new ordinance introduced by the Borough Council would change current zoning at the site to establish the new Mixed-Use Regional Center Zone. At the governing body’s Feb. 24 meeting, Borough Planner John Maczuga said…

  • Author recounts crime in chilling detail

    Author recounts crime in chilling detail

    By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor John E. O’Rourke never thought of himself as a writer. But the author of three books is working on two more and enjoying the process. “I wrote the first two books to pay tribute to New Jersey State Troopers who died in the line of duty,’’ O’Rourke, a retired trooper,…

  • Stone Pony concert to benefit Epilepsy Foundation

    Stone Pony concert to benefit Epilepsy Foundation

    The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey will hold the fifth annual Paint the Pony Purple Benefit Concert 12:30-5 p.m. on March 13 at The Stone Pony, Asbury Park. The family-friendly event will raise funds to continue the agency’s programs and services that spread knowledge and awareness of epilepsy and improve the quality of life of…