Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Holup’s expectations high for final year at East Stroudsburg
By Wayne Witkowski Brandon Holup of Jackson wants to end his college baseball career at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) the way he started as a freshman four years ago — pitching for a conference champion and NCAA Division II Regional baseball tournament qualifier. “I’ve been training a lot over the winter and fall ball went…
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Driving simulator takes Jackson pupils to virtual roads
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The hum of an engine and the clicking of a turn signal can now be heard in a Jackson classroom following the installation of technology that teachers hope will prepare young people for life on the road without putting them behind the wheel of a real vehicle. Sophomores at…
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Red Bank panel slams charter school expansion
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — After investigating the proposed expansion of the Red Bank Charter School, a Blue Ribbon Commission that was appointed by the mayor concluded that the expansion would have negative effects on taxpayers and students. “After reviewing the materials, a majority of [Blue Ribbon Commission] members are recommending that…
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Pajama Day held at Tower Hill School
Tower Hill School completed its annual Christmas collection for underprivileged children. Nearly 100 new books and pajamas were donated by the school and students to the Pajama Program. The students, teachers, staff (and bears) at the school in Red Bank proudly wore their pajamas to school to raise awareness for Pajama Program, a…
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Red Bank remembers Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — Over 60 years since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream Speech” in Washington D.C, community and religious leaders gathered in Red Bank to remember the man who got them started to the top of the mountain, but was killed before he…
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Mayor boasts bike lanes, new park in Fair Haven
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN – Plans continue to get underway to establish dedicated bicycle/pedestrian lanes throughout several municipalities in Monmouth County. The initiative to encourage safer bicycling has seen some major advancements in the past year with municipalities and the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders working together to establish what…
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One more charged in Red Bank teacher murder
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK–A fourth suspect has been charged in connection with the murder of former Red Bank Middle School teacher, Jonelle Melton. On Jan 15, the Monmouth Country Prosecutor’s Office announced that Jerry J. Spraulding, 38, of Keansburg, has been charged with first degree felony murder, first degree armed robbery, second…
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Sayreville hikes water price
By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent SAYREVILLE — An ordinance that will increase water rates in Sayreville was adopted by the Borough Council. On Jan. 25, the ordinance was adopted in a 4-3 vote. As with its introduction during the Jan. 11 meeting, the council was split on the ordinance. Councilman Pat Lembo, Councilwoman Mary Novak and…
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Bombers’ Porcaro claims third straight GMC wrestling crown
By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s wrestling team evened its record at 8-8 with a victory at Carteret High School Feb. 1, but the real story for the Bombers this winter is heavyweight Anthony Porcaro, who won his third straight Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) title Jan. 30. The senior defeated Woodbridge High School’s…
