• Veterans plaza unveiled in front of Manalapan town hall

    Veterans plaza unveiled in front of Manalapan town hall

    By Michael Benavides Staff Writer MANALAPAN – On a sunny day when a monument that honors all residents who served in the armed forces was rededicated, veterans of the Korean War were in the spotlight in Manalapan. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the community’s elected officials and members of the Manalapan Veterans Advisory Committee unveiled…

  • Middletown football teams shift focus to state playoff action

    Middletown football teams shift focus to state playoff action

    By Wayne Witkowski Standout running back Connor Welsh returned to the Middletown High School North football lineup, and it couldn’t come at a better time with the state playoffs beginning this weekend. Welsh made an immediate impact in his return not just in running the ball a bit, but also by catching a screen pass…

  • Depth key in Jaguars’ deep state girls’ soccer playoff run

    Depth key in Jaguars’ deep state girls’ soccer playoff run

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s No. 6-seeded girls’ soccer team faced a familiar opponent in the semifinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group IV tournament Nov. 8: Shore Conference A South Division champion and No. 2-seed Toms River High School North. It was the third meeting between the two teams this season, with…

  • Division champion Warriors pick up rare gridiron victory over Florence

    Division champion Warriors pick up rare gridiron victory over Florence

    By Wayne Witkowski Kurt Frimel was on the New Egypt High School football team the only time the Warriors beat Florence Township Memorial High School in 17 meetings before this season — a 21-14 victory in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I playoffs in 2012. A year earlier, the Warriors won their only division championship. Both…

  • Future bright for cross-country teams at New Egypt

    Future bright for cross-country teams at New Egypt

    By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School quietly ended its girls’ and boys’ cross-country seasons in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I sectionals but enjoyed success during the season that bodes well for the future. Only two boys and one girl are seniors. The girls, fielding a full team for only the second year, finished…

  • New Egypt High School will host craft, vendor fair

    New Egypt High School will host craft, vendor fair

    PLUMSTED – New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road, will host a Winter Wonderland craft and vendor fair from 6-10:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Principal Michael Mendes said money raised at the craft and vendor fair will help to fund the senior class trip and prom for the class of 2018. “Fundraising activities are conducted by our…

  • Historical panel to mark catalog milestone

    Historical panel to mark catalog milestone

    The South River Historical and Preservation Society will host a gathering at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the South River Museum, Old School Baptist Church, 64-66 Main St. The group will celebrate a milestone: 2016 marked the addition of the 10,000th item to the museum’s catalog. A brief business meeting will be followed by a…

  • Fundraising breakfast on tap at legion post

    Fundraising breakfast on tap at legion post

    Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, will host its All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast featuring pancakes, French toast, pierogi, an omelet bar and more, 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 13 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be admitted…

  • DWI charge lodged following incident in Jackson

    DWI charge lodged following incident in Jackson

    JACKSON – Multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, were lodged against a Jackson man during an incident that occurred on the morning of Nov. 4. Police said the identity of the man who was arrested is being withheld at this time because there are victims and other individuals who are parties in specific incidents involving…

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