• Strength-training session scheduled at library

    Strength-training session scheduled at library

    “Start the New Year Strong,” an introductory strength-training event, is set for 7-8 p.m. Jan. 9, 2017, at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Participants will need a mat, a set of light weights and water. If an individual does not have weights, he or she should bring two extra bottles of water. The…

  • Defensive play a focus for New Egypt girls’ hoops team

    Defensive play a focus for New Egypt girls’ hoops team

    By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School’s girls’ basketball team is looking to rebuild its lineup with the loss of Faith Weber and three other starters from last year’s division championship season. “I feel really confident with this team. We’re very young but quick,” said new head coach Katie Panacek, who was an assistant the…

  • New Egypt girls’ bowlers seek repeat division crown

    New Egypt girls’ bowlers seek repeat division crown

    By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School’s girls’ bowling team is looking to repeat as Burlington County Scholastic League Freedom Division champion behind senior returning starter Brianna Biesiada at the anchor spot. Biesiada leads the team with an average of 157 pins per game in this early part of the season. She has bowled a…

  • Indie Street Film Festival is now accepting submissions

    Indie Street Film Festival is now accepting submissions

    The second annual Indie Street Film Festival, set for July 26-30, 2017 in Red Bank, is now accepting film submissions through Withoutabox and FilmFreeway. Festival passes are now on sale. Taking place at multiple theatrical venues in Red Bank, the event will be anchored by its presenting sponsor, the historic Count Basie Theatre. The Indie…

  • Underclassmen ready to lead way for Long Branch wrestling

    Underclassmen ready to lead way for Long Branch wrestling

    By Matthew Rocco The Long Branch High School wrestling team has many shoes to fill after losing five district champions. But that’s rarely a road block for the Green Wave, who have talented underclassmen ready to take charge. Already, Long Branch is showing signs that it won’t miss a beat following a 16-4 season and…

  • Garden Club of Metuchen meeting set for Jan. 9

    Garden Club of Metuchen meeting set for Jan. 9

    “Dig it! Understanding your Soil” will be the topic of the Garden Club of Metuchen meeting on Jan. 9. Richard Miller, landscape architect and Garden Club member, will present information about understanding soil, how to improve it, and what will grow best in it. The meeting will take place at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fryer…

  • Spartans’ girls off to fast start on the lanes

    Spartans’ girls off to fast start on the lanes

    By Warren Rappleyea Ocean Township High School’s girls’ bowling team has jumped out to a 4-0 start as the Spartans look to defend their Monmouth County Championship. Coach Denise D’Esposito’s girls went 13-2 a year ago with both losses coming against Manasquan High School in Shore Conference Class A Central Division play. The highlight of…

  • Aldi opens on Route 27 in Edison

    Aldi opens on Route 27 in Edison

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — An ALDI grocery store has opened in the township. “We look forward to bringing the Edison community high-quality groceries at the lowest possible prices for many years to come,” said Bob Grammer, vice president of ALDI Center Valley Division. The Edison location at 2140 Route 27 opened its…

  • Library participating in ‘Little Heroes at Home’ toy drive

    Library participating in ‘Little Heroes at Home’ toy drive

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library has a “Little Heroes” holiday donation tree located at the Circulation Desk at the Main Library at 328 Broadway. Deployed military personnel will not be home to celebrate the holidays with their families, and Eagles Up! would like to make their children smile by sending each…

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