• New Egypt teachers earn grant for model classroom

    New Egypt teachers earn grant for model classroom

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A new type of classroom could fundamentally change the way students learn in the classroom in the future, according to New Egypt Middle School teachers Caitlin DeBenedictis and Ellen Healy. The teachers were recently awarded a $10,000 Model Classroom grant from the OceanFirst Foundation that will be used…

  • Top sales people named

    Top sales people named

    Middletown- EXIT Realty East Coast’s Denise Ripnick and Lori Lustica was recently awarded number one and two in sales for 2016. Denise Ripnick was stated number one and Lori Lustica as number two. “Denise and Lori have worked hard and this award is well-deserved recognition of that effort,” said Robert Shirvanian, Broker of Record of…

  • Exit Realty names 2016 top sellers

    Exit Realty names 2016 top sellers

    West Long Branch – EXIT Realty East Coast’s Richard Shirvanian and Kim Hale were recently awarded number one and two in sales for 2016. Richard Shirvanian was stated number one and Kim Hale as number two. “Richard and Kim have worked hard and this award is well-deserved recognition of that effort,” said Robert Shirvanian, Broker…

  • Special education teacher honored for ‘making magic’

    Special education teacher honored for ‘making magic’

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – A special education teacher who was instrumental in developing the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Program at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) has been honored for her contributions to the school. Kristine Noonan is one of the “Teachers Who Make Magic” for the Class of 2017 from WMGQ Magic 98.3 FM. “She spent countless…

  • Governor’s order declares opioid epidemic a health crisis

    Gov. Chris Christie has signed Executive Order 219 declaring the opioid epidemic a public health crisis in New Jersey. The action requires the marshalling of all appropriate resources to combat its harmful effects on state citizens, according to a Jan. 17 press release from the governor’s office. “We must take aggressive action to get this…

  • Mater Dei Prep to hold the Seraph Strong Gala Feb. 11

    Mater Dei Prep to hold the Seraph Strong Gala Feb. 11

    Mater Dei Prep will hold its signature fundraising event, the Seraph Strong Gala, at The Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury on Feb. 11. The annual event typically raises almost $75,000, with the money used to enhance academic programs and facilities at the school. This year’s event honors James Shaw IV (MD ’76), a member of the Mater…

  • Performers of the week for Jan. 16

    Performers of the week for Jan. 16

    Local scholastic athletes are lighting it up as the month of January moves on. The stars were shining on the boys’ basketball courts …  South Brunswick High School called on its standout, Michael Ugarte, twice to ring up victories last week. On Jan. 9, Ugarte popped in 26 points when South Brunswick posted a 72-64…

  • Temple preschool offers diverse curriculum

    Temple preschool offers diverse curriculum

    Temple Beth Ahm Preschool is designed to provide a happy and nurturing environment enabling children to develop a positive self image and love of learning. The curriculum is diverse and flexible, allowing the children to utilize all of their senses while developing the foundations for reading, language, math, science and social studies.  In addition to…

  • Park System holds ‘Tai Chi Chih’

    Park System holds ‘Tai Chi Chih’

    Experience the ancient art of moving meditation when the Monmouth County Park System presents “Tai Chi Chih® Discipline – Joy Through Movement” at the Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, Windeler Road, Howell, from 6-7:30 p.m. from Jan. 24-Feb. 21. Open to beginner students and those looking for a review, this class is led by instructor Dan…

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