• OBHS cosmetology students hold Cut-a-Thon fundraiser

    More than $800 was raised for survivors of Hurricane Sandy BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Every Friday, the Old Bridge High School (OBHS) cosmetology class holds public beauty clinics where proceeds help buy hair dye, combs and other beauty products for the class. Last week, the class held two public sessions, together called the Cut-a-Thon,…

  • Sayreville school elections remain in April for now

    Board will explore ballot question regarding moving elections to November BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer The Sayreville Board of Education has decided not to act on a resolution that would move its election from April to November. School board President Michael Macagnone suggested at a December meeting that elections should be moved to November, noting…

  • Bringing back the boardwalk

    Belmar became the first municipality among Jersey Shore towns to break ground on its boardwalk replacement project on Jan. 9. Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty said the project will be complete in time for Memorial Day.

  • How to get sports news in the paper

    If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Email to [email protected], fax to 732-780-4192, or…

  • CBA ice hockey ties Delbarton for second time this season

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent For the second time this season, Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) had a brush with added glory when it almost recorded the win of the season. Instead, the Colts settled for its second tie of the season against Delbarton School, this time at 5-5 in a Gordon Division game on Jan. 12.…

  • Spartans in three-way race for A Central Division lead

    Ocean Twp. girls bowling battling with Manasquan and Point Pleasant Boro BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean Township High School girls bowling team is locked in a three-way race along with Manasquan High School and Point Pleasant Boro High School in the Shore Conference’s A Central Division. Coach D.D. D’Esposito’s Spartans are 18-6 on the…

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    Long Branch High School’s Dwight Clark gets off a jump shot in the paint against Freehold High School on Jan. 8 in Freehold. The Green Wave prevailed in this Shore Conference B North Division contest, 48-42. RICH GRAESSLE

  • Undefeated Brookdale men ranked No. 1 in the country

    Basketball team sports 17-0 mark BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College guard Casey Skievaski (No. 32) puts up a shot over Ocean Township High School’s Isiah Barber during one of Brookdale’s wins this year at the Robert J. Collins Arena. The Jersey Blues are undefeated and have achieved the No. 1 ranking in…

  • Sculpture exhibit in Red Bank

    “Moonsnail” by Lisa Bagwell, materials collected along Sandy Hook beach after a heavy rainstorm The first exhibit of 2013 at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County Gallery in Red Bank showcases sculptures in a range of media, including traditional mediums such as polymer and clay as well as alternative materials such as found objects. Artists…

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