• Still serving more than just food

    30 years later, Red Bank’s Lunch Break is just as motivated, and vital, as ever BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Lunch Break assistant Dina Mwanza (l) and one of the organization’s “kid cooks” offer hors d’oeuvres during the 30th anniversary celebration at the soup kitchen in Red Bank on March 14. KEITH HEUMILLER Thirty years…

  • A booming business

    Firearms retailers, local police departments see increased demand for guns, permits BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A shooter takes aim at a target at the Shore Shot Pistol Range in Lakewood on March 5. Many gun stores have seen a spike in business in response to gun control discussion that is occurring at the federal…

  • See stars of the future at RFH Talent Show

    Rumson – See a future Adele or Mumford and Sons at the annual Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Talent Show, which will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Featuring a wide spectrum of dancing, singing, and instrumental performances, the RFH Talent Show is always a hot ticket. This…

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    The Atlantic Baseball Confederation Collegiate League (ABCCL) is appealing to local families to host college student-athletes and potential future Major League Baseball players this summer as they compete in the league’s highly competitive baseball program. Dedicated to helping develop college baseball players into better ballplayers, as well as responsible community members, the ABCCL has long…

  • Falcons advance to finals at Tournament of Champions

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Jimbo Long describes his basketball career at St. Joseph of Metuchen High School, especially this season, as crazy. Crazy can suggest a lot of things. You know from the wide grin on the senior point guard’s face following his team’s 63-49 win over Atlantic City High School (30-2) in the Tournament…

  • Raiders enter baseball season with experience, leadership

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent With a strong pitching staff and a solid defense, the North Brunswick Township High School baseball team will be looking to better the 13-12 mark it turned in a year ago. Last spring, coach Ryan Lillis’ team allowed the opposition just 87 runs thanks to a 2.76 ERA, but the Raiders…

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    The South Brunswick High School girls lacrosse team (wearing black) scrimmaged against Allentown High School on March 15 in Allentown. The Vikings are gearing up for their April 2 season-opener at home against Monroe Township High School. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Six Flags reopens with Sandy benefit concert

    Ne-Yo Six Flags Great Adventure will kick off its 2013 season on Saturday, March 23, with its opening weekend presented by Lowe’s. A superstorm Sandy benefit concert will take place, featuring Grammy Award-winning Motown Records artist Ne-Yo, with special appearances by MTV stars Vinny Guadagnino from “Jersey Shore” and Andrew Jenks. The concert is the…

  • Conservation scholarship deadline April 19

    This summer, the Freehold Soil Conservation District will award two $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in a conservation-related field. The Neal Munch and Mac Clark scholarships are awarded annually to honor their years of dedicated and distinguished service to conservation. Applicants must be residents of Monmouth or Middlesex County; be entering their junior or senior…

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