Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • For Patriots’ Konig, winning is more important than time

    For Patriots’ Konig, winning is more important than time

    By Tim Morris Jake Konig is one runner who is unconcerned about time. “I’m a racer, a competitor,” the Freehold Township High School senior said. “I want to win over anything else.” Konig has been doing plenty of winning this indoor track and field season. He’s undefeated in the 3,000 and 3,200 meters. He has…

  • Local club gains national standing

    Fred Davis, the national director of new chapters with the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, has announced that the Jersey Shore chapter has become the 63rd chapter in the national club. The Antique Motorcycle Club of America was founded in 1954 by a group of antique bike fans in New England, according to a press…

  • Where did I put those memory pills?

    Where did I put those memory pills?

    I have heard that the multi-tasking our generation does is causing our lack of attention to detail. I suppose I could see how talking on the phone while paying bills and trying to get the dog to sit while pondering taxes might cause one to forget what she’s doing. This same chain of events might…

  • RE/MAX Central agent Tina Hoffman receives awards for outstanding performance in 2015

    RE/MAX Central agent Tina Hoffman receives awards for outstanding performance in 2015

    Tina Hoffman of RE/MAX Central, Manalapan, continues to dominate the real estate industry with an impressive 2015 performance. She recently received the 2015 N.J. Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award at the Gold level, RE/MAX Platinum Club award, as well as the 5 Star Professional Award for outstanding customer service. Recipients of the 5 Star…

  • Howell board considers appeal of Ford Road school’s rejection

    Howell board considers appeal of Ford Road school’s rejection

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment is considering an applicant’s appeal to reverse the township zoning officer’s denial of the proposed development of an educational facility on Ford Road. The board’s attorney, Ronald Troppoli, said, “This is actually an appeal of the zoning official’s determination, as well as…

  • Police find drugs during vehicle stop

    Police find drugs during vehicle stop

    MANALAPAN — A resident of Jamesburg was charged with possession of drugs following a motor vehicle stop by a Manalapan police officer on Feb. 9. Police said that at 11:45 a.m., Patrolman Bryan Belardo conducted a motor vehicle stop on Mounts Mills Road in neighboring Monroe Township following a motor vehicle violation that occurred in…

  • Y will recognize community supporters

    The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present its “Ports of Call” annual gala celebration on March 12 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. This year’s Honorees are David M. Salkin, author and township committeeman in Freehold Township, and attorney Kenneth L. Thomson, of the firm Mannino, Caliendo & Thomson, Freehold Borough. “As…

  • Manalapan students to present ‘Cinderella’

    Manalapan students to present ‘Cinderella’

    MANALAPAN – Manalapan High School will present “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” as its spring musical. The smart and beautiful young Ella lives in the care of her wicked, self-absorbed stepmother Madame and Madame’s two daughters, Charlotte and Gabrielle. Ella’s only friends in the world are the animals in the woods, “crazy Marie” and the revolutionary…

  • Colts Neck H.S. to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’

    Colts Neck H.S. to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’

    COLTS NECK – Colts Neck High School will present “Beauty and the Beast” as its spring musical. Performances will be held on Feb. 26, March 4 and March 5 at 7 p.m. A matinee will be held on Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Advance ticket orders…