• Sayreville comes back to capture state football crown

    Sayreville comes back to capture state football crown

    By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s football team rallied from a 14-0 first-quarter deficit on the heels of an outstanding performance by running back Jaquae Roberts to win the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group IV championship Dec. 3 at Rutgers University’s High Point Solutions Stadium. The final score was 41-14, although most…

  • Drivers expected to drive the speed limit on Church Lane

    Drivers expected to drive the speed limit on Church Lane

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Officials from North Brunswick Township and the North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) are asking for the public’s assistance in driving carefully on Church Lane. The speed limit is 40 mph, according to information provided by the NBPD. Police officers will be conducting enhanced and strict enforcement of the speed limit, according to officials.

  • New coach Faw ready to lead Bears’ girls’ hoops team

    New coach Faw ready to lead Bears’ girls’ hoops team

    By Jimmy Allinder Kevin Faw has big shoes to fill, and he knows it. But he isn’t intimidated about being the new coach of the East Brunswick High School girls’ basketball team. Faw takes over for Keith Lane, who guided a program that had fallen on hard times to a 59-17 record over three years…

  • Down payments on the rise

    Down payments on the rise

    Signs show a strengthening residential real estate market. By Jesse Darland CTW Features In a positive signs for the market, the residential real estate market continues to heat up, and the average down payment is growing. The percentage of first-time home buyers is also on the rise, according to a new report from online loan…

  • John P. Stevens High School Band Holiday Concert set for Dec. 14

    John P. Stevens High School Band Holiday Concert set for Dec. 14

    The John P. Stevens Band Program will present their Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14, starting  at the school, located at 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Under the direction of Andrew DeNicola and John Zazzali, the program’s Symphonic Band, Freshman Band, and nationally-recognized Wind Ensemble will be performing. This free event is open to…

  • Resident troubled by rushing of Cross Farms turf project

    Resident troubled by rushing of Cross Farms turf project

    I first learned about the proposed turf when I received two mailers within days of each other: one glossy mailer from Holmdel Township promoting the project and a flyer from Preserve Holmdel explaining their position and actions taken. Upon recently joining Preserve Holmdel, I have learned that the design and engineering of this project is…

  • Falcons look to depth for success on the ice

    Falcons look to depth for success on the ice

    By Jimmy Allinder The Monroe Township High School ice hockey team suffered its first loss before this season even began. The team’s leading scorer from a year ago, Gerard Marretta, transferred to the Tilton School in New Hampshire along with his 40 points (24 goals and 16 assists). Jerry Minter, head coach since the program’s…

  • Greater Long Branch business association to meet Dec. 21

    Greater Long Branch business association to meet Dec. 21

    The Office of Community and Economic Development, City of Long Branch, has announced the Long Branch Area Business Meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 21 at Brookdale at Long Branch, 213 Broadway, Long Branch. Light refreshments will be served, and parking will be available.

  • Breakfast buffet to raise funds for Sea Scout youth group

    Breakfast buffet to raise funds for Sea Scout youth group

    The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will hold a breakfast buffet fundraiser from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Monmouth Boat Club, 31 Union St., Red Bank, to benefit Sea Scout Ship No. 5 Navesink. Open to all co-ed youth age 14-21, Sea Scout Ship No. 5 is a branch of the Boy Scouts of…

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