Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Relay for Life returns to Howell

    Relay for Life returns to Howell

    HOWELL – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Howell kickoff celebration acts as a way to get the community engaged for the upcoming event and to encourage new people to join the cause. This year’s program will be led by Amanda Barrett, the community manager, as well as the three tri-leads of the…

  • Dog confirmed with rabies in Aberdeen

    Dog confirmed with rabies in Aberdeen

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Following the announcement that a local pit bull tested positive for rabies, the Monmouth County Health Department is asking anyone who may have come into contact with pit bull puppies in the Cliffwood section of the township in the last three weeks to contact the department immediately.…

  • Lions, Eagles racking up wins as postseason nears

    Lions, Eagles racking up wins as postseason nears

    By Wayne Witkowski It’s business as usual for Middletown High School South’s girls basketball team, even with a change in the head coaching position. The Eagles (16-1) are unbeaten in the Shore Conference A North Division and have won 11 straight games since a WOBM Christmas Tournament loss to Manasquan High School, shortly after assistant…

  • Young Red Raiders have bright future on basketball court

    Young Red Raiders have bright future on basketball court

    By Matthew Rocco A young roster hasn’t stopped the Keyport High School girls basketball team from making its mark on the court this season. The Red Raiders have counted on a small group of veterans to lead the team. Only two seniors, Sherelle Hill and Makaela Tuccille, are on the varsity squad. Keyport also has…

  • Pair charged in robberies

    Pair charged in robberies

    A Keyport woman and a companion have been arrested and charged with a pair of armed robberies, a burglary, theft and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Alyssa M. Plath, 23, of Keyport, and Phillp W. Kellerman, 27, of Metuchen, were arrested on Jan. 20 and charged with two counts…

  • Mary Ziegler

    Mary Ziegler

    Mary (O’Herron) Ziegler, 92, of Matawan passed away on Feb. 4 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was born in Duncott, Pennsylvania, and worked as a classified mail clerk with the Fort Monmouth Army Postal Office for 30 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Pennsylvania…

  • Jersey Shore Chinese School celebrates The Year of the Monkey

    Jersey Shore Chinese School celebrates The Year of the Monkey

    Jersey Shore Chinese School, located at William R. Satz School, Holmdel, celebrated the Chinese New Year at Holmdel High School on Feb. 6. Performances included the lion dance, dragon dance, yo-yo, recitation, folk dance and tongue twister. Almost 500 students, parents and guests attended the performance and reception. For more information, please email [email protected] or…

  • Aberdeen council discusses upgrades to Veterans Memorial Park

    Aberdeen council discusses upgrades to Veterans Memorial Park

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer ABERDEEN – Veterans Memorial Park at Cliffwood Beach will soon be getting a makeover that the governing body hopes will translate the site into an attractive  destination spot for years to come. “We are very excited about this because it is probably one of the first things done in…

  • Middletown school board addresses facilities needs

    Middletown school board addresses facilities needs

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – School officials have approved proposals for several projects aimed at improving the functional capacity of the district’s 17 schools in order to support expected student population changes over the next several years. At a recent Board of Education meeting, proposals were accepted from Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.,…