Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Green Wave ready for conference tourney wrestling test

    Green Wave ready for conference tourney wrestling test

    By Matthew Rocco Wrestlers at Long Branch High School will soon get their chance to separate themselves from the rest of pack at the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT). This year, the battle for supremacy will be a dogfight. Long Branch, seeded fifth in the SCT, has once again solidified itself as a team to beat…

  • Middletown North searching for consistency on ice

    Middletown North searching for consistency on ice

    By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School North’s ice hockey team is off to a 9-1-1 start and remains 4-0 at Middletown Ice World, but it has not been without some unexpected and wild turns of events for the defending NJSIAA Public B champions. “Things are going well,” coach Matt Clemente said. “There are some high…

  • Barry, Bulldogs trying to remain humble, hungry

    Barry, Bulldogs trying to remain humble, hungry

    By Warren Rappleyea With nine victories in its past 10 games, including a 53-48 win over previously unbeaten Manasquan High School Jan. 22, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys basketball team is 10-3 on the season. Despite the strong play, however, Bulldogs coach Chris Champeau cautioned that his players need to stay humble and hungry.…

  • Defense has Cougars battling for first in B North basketball

    Defense has Cougars battling for first in B North basketball

    By Tim Morris There’s a reason that Colts Neck High School’s boys basketball coach Lou Piccola stresses defense first. It’s a proven winner and the reason his club is again in the hunt for a division title. As the division schedule makes the turnaround and heads for the back nine games, the Cougars (8-3 overall)…

  • Shore Conference track and field meet moved to Jan. 27

    Shore Conference track and field meet moved to Jan. 27

    Last weekend’s blizzard forced the postponement of the Shore Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships from Jan. 22 to Jan. 27. The John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River is the site for the meet, which will pit the best track and field athletes from Monmouth and Ocean counties against each other. At the…

  • Stagecoach Road improvements planned

    Stagecoach Road improvements planned

    By Matthew Sockol Correspondent MILLSTONE – Improvements are being planned for Route 524 (Stagecoach Road) in Millstone Township. Route 524, which is a Monmouth County road, is classified as a two-lane rural major collector road. The road connects Millstone to many other county routes, including Route 539, Route 571 and Rout 537. The speed limit…

  • South Brunswick officers stay at hotel during blizzard

    South Brunswick officers stay at hotel during blizzard

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The South Brunswick Police Department partnered with an area hotel to house its officers during last weekend’s snowstorm. “We need ’round-the-clock support, and it was more economical and helps morale to provide them hotel rooms. The officers are working 12- to 16-hour shifts. By putting them up in hotels we get better…

  • Sport Shorts

    Sport Shorts

    Alumni Softball Sunday Men’s Double Header Softball League is currently registering teams for the spring 2016 season. Every Sunday, teams will play doubleheaders with no time limits. March 27 is the last day to register. For more information, call Stuart Pfeffer at 732-513-4836 or go to [email protected].   Olympic and world champion decathlete Ashton Eaton…

  • First Business Meet N’ Greet Networking Double Header at Sam’s Club scheduled

    First Business Meet N’ Greet Networking Double Header at Sam’s Club scheduled

    Sam’s Club, 883 Route 1 South, Edison has announced the First Business Meet N’ Greet Networking Double Header and Free Lunch on Sam’s will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29. All those attending will receive a one day free pass for shopping. There will be many door prizes, including one free…