Author: Greater Media

  • Jesus Christ Superstar

    TOP PICK Phoenix Productions will bring a fresh rendition of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” to Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre for four performances the last weekend of March. Created more than 40 years ago, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events. The musical,…

  • Suspect sought in motorcycle theft

    JACKSON — A recent high-speed incident on Jackson’s streets has left detectives asking the public for any information regarding a motorcycle theft or an unknown individual seen riding with reckless abandon by police. Police said the incident took place just after 3:30 p.m. March 17 when Officer James Reynolds was responding to an emergency first…

  • Jaguars look to build off state title experience

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School baseball players are running toward opening day as they warmed up for a recent scrimmage against Freehold High School. The Jaguars will officially open the 2015 season on April 1 when they host Toms River High School South. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jackson Memorial High School’s baseball…

  • St. Rose stops Lancers in basketball TOC semifinals

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Above: St. John Vianney High School’s Gabrielle Caponegro (20) takes it to the basket as she drives past New Providence High School defender Katie Kinum during the NJSIAA Tournament of Championship quarterfinals March 17 at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River. The Non-Public A champion Lancers were victorious, 63-39.…

  • New Egypt filling positions ahead of softball season

    NEW EGYPT By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Three starting positions need to be filled on New Egypt High School’s defending state champion softball team, but the returning starters will play different spots as coach Kevin English shuffles his lineup during preseason workouts. The pitching also has a new look with starters Faith Weber, a junior, and…

  • Leininger wins club’s St. Paddy’s 10-Mile Race

    Colts Neck’s Mark Leininger ran off with the 26th St. Paddy’s 10-Mile Run. The former Colts Neck High School and American University distance runner completed the Freehold Area Running Club-sponsored race’s 10-mile course on March 15 that started and finished at Michael Tighe Park in Freehold Township in 52:59.03, finishing close to four minutes ahead…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    St. John Vianney High School’s 2015 inductees to the Athletic Hall of Fame included the 1973 boys cross-country team, which is the first team to win a state championship in St. John Vianney history; Anthony Castro, ’04, of Matawan and owner of Valor Wrestling Club; Rose Jackson, ’95, originally of Old Bridge; Shantel Brown, ’05,…

  • ERA Central Realty Group offering scholarship to college-bound students

    At ERA Central Realty Group, they are more than just people who sell houses. They are there when your family grows and when the children leave the nest. They are there when your job has relocated you or when you’ve retired. They see you at school functions, public meetings and social events. They have families…

  • Best new-car engines for 2015

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The engine is a vehicle’s heart and soul, with the best of the breed able to deliver brisk acceleration while minimizing fuel consumption It’s not an easy task, but automakers have been hard at work developing automotive engines that maximize both a vehicle’s performance and fuel economy, via an array…