Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Howell wrestlers are top seed in sectional tournament

    Howell wrestlers are top seed in sectional tournament

    By Tim Morris This week is why head coach John Gagliano has had his Howell High School wrestling team take on all comers. The Rebels have traveled around the state, and facing and beating some of the best teams in New Jersey. It was all to make sure the Rebels are ready to make a…

  • Freehold officials remain mum on shootings

    Freehold officials remain mum on shootings

    By Christine Barcia Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Multiple shootings that injured several individuals on the evening of Feb. 1 in Freehold Borough remain under investigation by police and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. In response to an inquiry from the News Transcript about what occurred in a neighborhood off Center Street, a Freehold Borough official…

  • Marlboro’s boys swimmers produced outstanding season

    Marlboro’s boys swimmers produced outstanding season

    By Tim Morris Combining individual star power with depth, the Marlboro High School boys swimming team put together an impressive 2015-16 season. In addition to high finishes in the Monmouth County (fourth) and Shore Conference (third) championships, the Mustangs won the Shore Conference A North Division public school championship and qualified for the NJSIAA Central…

  • Marlboro referendum expected to top $26M

    Marlboro referendum expected to top $26M

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – A capital improvements referendum is expected to exceed $26 million, according to information the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has been given. Business Administrator Cindy Barr-Rague said the total cost of the referendum would be $26.3 million for capital improvement projects across the district. She said the…

  • Where they are going

    February 3 was a huge day for high school student-athletes. It’s called National Signing Day because its the date when high school athletes can announce officially what college they are going to continue their academic and athletic careers at and and sign their National Letter of Intent. The athletic scholarships are their reward for the…

  • Andrews wants to keep focused on running strong

    Andrews wants to keep focused on running strong

    By Tim Morris Robby Andrews’ motto for this year is “less is more.” The nationally-ranked 1,500-meter runner from Manalapan wasn’t referring to his training. He was talking about his focus. As one of the favorites to make the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team this year, Andrews is doing his best to focus on the…

  • Nine Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie agents earn Quality Service Pinnacle Awards

    Nine Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie agents earn Quality Service Pinnacle Awards

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie in Marlboro, announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliates Fran Krumholz-Bookman,Laurin LaLima, Alan Katz, Carrie Moyer, Lori Ragovin, Sheryl Kerner, Alan Lurie, Susan Kaplan and Brian Lichtenthal with the  Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. “The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is…

  • Forys goes sub-4:00 in Armory race

    Forys goes sub-4:00 in Armory race

    By Tim Morris It’s still one of the most iconic numbers in sports: the sub-4:00 mile. Although hundreds of runners in the United State have achieved the milestone, first done by Britain’s Roger Bannister in 1954, it remains a very special mark. Former Colts Neck High School great Craig Forys became the newest member of…

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie names top associates for January

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie names top associates for January

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of January. Top Listing Agent is Carrie Moyer and Top Listing Team is the Cole Gold Team. Top Selling Agent is Frank Fortino and Top Selling Team is the Andrea & Harry Mesh Team. “The competitive intelligence,…