• Hornets add CJ II sectional to SCT tennis championship

    BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent A fter winning the Shore Conference Tournament, Holmdel High School continued its success in girls tennis this fall with a NJSIAA state sectional title. The Hornets defeated Manasquan High School, 3.5-1.5, in the Central Jersey Group II final before losing to perennial tournament rival Haddonfield Memorial High School, 3-2, to end…

  • Eagles Gymnastics

    Middletown High School South The Middletown High School South gymnastics team captured the Shore Conference A North Division championship this fall. The Eagles also qualified for the upcoming Shore Conference (Oct. 27) and NJSIAA Central Jersey Section I (Nov. 3) championships.

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    Brian Gaffney, PGA Professional at Rumson Country Club in Rumson, captured his second consecutive New Jersey PGA Section Player of the Year title. Gaffney’s closing round of 4-under par, 68, at the Fall Finale was good enough to vault him to the top of the Player of the Year standings. Fellow PGA Professional Sam Kang…

  • Huskies bracing for division showdown with Green Wave

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Matawan Regional High School’s football team travels to Long Branch High School on Oct. 26 for a Shore Conference B North championship showdown in its division finale, but it did not expect that opportunity to come easily. Red Bank Regional High School, a team much tougher than the mere one victory…

  • 20th annual Open Juried Show at Guild

    “…Out of the Gigantic, Never Returned…” wood and cardboard by Timothy R. Dyhus One hundred and thirty works were selected for the Guild of Creative Art’s 20th annual Open Juried Show in the Main Gallery. The show runs through Oct. 31 at the guild, located at 620 Broad St. in Shrewsbury. In the sculpture category,…

  • Want to have a ball in the fall? Try mini golf

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Eric Brophy of Wall Township watches as his son Brendan (l) attempts to hit the ball in the hole, while his brother Timmy (c) awaits his turn at the 9th Avenue Pier Mini Golf Course in Belmar. PHOTO BY AMY ROSEN Whether you’re looking for family fun or a chance…

  • Halloween costume contest Oct. 28

    HAZLET — The Hazlet Recreation Commission is sponsoring a Halloween costume contest on Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave. Judges will vote for their favorite costumes and prizes will be awarded to the winners in the following categories: 0-3 years old, 4-5 years old, 6-8 years old, 9- 11…

  • Aberdeen to host trick-or-treating Oct. 31

    ABERDEEN — Children ages 14 and under are invited to the township’s second annual “Safe Trick or Treat Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Aberdeen Town Hall. Town Hall will be decked out in the Halloween spirit with employees in costumes and offices decorated for the event. According to a…

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    Logan Policano, 15 months, enjoys his first pumpkin-picking day at Cheesequake Farms on Route 9, Old Bridge, on Oct. 14. Greater Media Newspapers is asking readers to submit photographs of their family members or friends enjoying activities in central New Jersey. Readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. Please provide information including names and…

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