• Red Bank students make holidays brighter for hospitalized kids

    Red Bank students make holidays brighter for hospitalized kids

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Students at Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) are keeping very busy with their mission of creating handmade cards to spread hope and joy to children spending the holiday season in hospitals. Their goal is to reach children all over the country. The Community Service Group — part of a…

  • Rabies vaccination clinic set for Jan. 7

    Rabies vaccination clinic set for Jan. 7

    A free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Union Avenue Firehouse. Dog owners will be able to get their licenses at City Hall in Long Branch immediately after vaccination, also available from 9 a.m.-noon. Please do not bring pets into City Hall.…

  • Film commission internships available

    Film commission internships available

    The Educational Advisory Board of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission is offering internships to students enrolled in film, television and communications degree programs. These internships are now available for the spring 2017 semester and are open to students presently enrolled in New Jersey colleges and universities. Interns are unpaid and college credit…

  • Lady Knights set sights on Red Division hoops crown

    Lady Knights set sights on Red Division hoops crown

    By Warren Rappleyea With a talented group of returnees back on board, Old Bridge High School’s girls’ basketball team is looking to challenge for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division title this winter. The Lady Knights went a deceiving 9-15 a year ago and were actually quite competitive throughout the campaign. Old Bridge won…

  • Depth, talent have Bombers optimistic for hoops season

    Depth, talent have Bombers optimistic for hoops season

    By Warren Rappleyea With several key players back from a squad that went 18-10 last winter, expectations are high this year for Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys’ basketball team. The Bombers, who are slated to open the season at Greater Middlesex Conference White Division rival North Brunswick Township High School Dec. 16, are deep…

  • Englishtown Police Department adds new officer

    Englishtown Police Department adds new officer

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN – Todd Hardifer has joined the Englishtown Police Department as a part-time Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer. He took the oath of office during the Dec. 13 meeting of the Borough Council. A Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer is trained in motor vehicle laws, first aid, criminal…

  • Local teen wins custom guitar in memory of his dad

    Local teen wins custom guitar in memory of his dad

    By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer In his spare time, Timothy Matty, of Oakhurst, makes custom guitars. But as a result of a raffle contest he initiated to spread awareness for a cause close to his own heart, he found himself constructing a customized red guitar for a very special local teenager. Matty’s self-taught mastery of…

  • Magic Conductor to perform at library Winter Carnival

    Magic Conductor to perform at library Winter Carnival

    The second annual Old Bridge Public Library Winter Carnival, set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 29 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will feature an appearance by Steve the Magic Conductor. In addition to winter-themed crafts, games and refreshments for children and adults, guests will have the chance to win prizes…

  • Ceremony honors service of National Guard and Reserve

    Ceremony honors service of National Guard and Reserve

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden hosted the Patriot’s Pride ceremony on Dec. 7, the 75th anniversary of Japan’s attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that launched the United States into World War II. The event honored men and women of the armed forces, particularly employees of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office…

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