• County information officer dies

    William K. “Bill” Heine, 54, of Howell, who was Monmouth County’s director of public information since 2005, died at home on Sept. 9. A press release from the county said Heine died of natural causes. Heine had been employed with the county as the chief spokesman and department head of the Monmouth County Public Information…

  • WILD Outdoor Expo coming to Jackson

    Ever thought about rock climbing, bass or fly fishing, or maybe trap shooting, kayaking, archery, birding or camping, but not quite sure where to start? The state Department of Environmental Protection’s WILD Outdoor Expo is a place to begin. This third annual expo, to be held on Sept. 15-16 at the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management…

  • Send us your team photos

    Be part of the Greater Media team. Send your team photos. Greater Media News/StringFly wants you to submit team sports photos. It can be any sport or activity – baseball, football, soccer, cheer squad – and from any high school, Little League, or community league team. When you submit the photo, tell us the name…

  • Veteran Lavan wants to end JMHS soccer career with title

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School quarterback Joe DeMaio tries to break free of a tackle attempt by Manalapan High School linebacker Dave Rieff during the Jaguars’ 30-12 loss to the Braves on Sept. 7 in Jackson. ERIC SUCAR staff Not every high school athlete can say she has been a member of…

  • Warriors, Redbirds ready for grid duel

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School running back Justin Gullo tries to elude Manalapan High School linebacker Anthony Barone during the first quarter of the Jaguars’ 30-12 loss to the Braves on Sept. 7 in Jackson. ERIC SUCAR staff I n the past, it has been a keenly anticipated neighborhood rivalry when the…

  • Forfar scholarship to be presented

    The formal award presentation ceremony for the 2012 Barbara “Foof” Forfar Nursing Scholarship will be held on Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. in the main lobby on the Ocean Medical Center campus in Brick Township. Ocean Medical Center officials and staff, along with the scholarship committee members, award recipients and invited guests are expected to…

  • Residents, guests to enjoy Jackson Day at Johnson Park

    JACKSON — Following a three-year hiatus, the community celebration known as Jackson Day will return on Sept. 15. “A lot of people were upset that economically, Jackson just did not have the funds to hold a Jackson Day,” municipal Recycling Coordinator Patricia Wood said. “It’s where you meet old friends, new friends, and it was…

  • pick of the week  Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire

    The largest event of its kind in this area, the Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire is a chance to revel in the atmosphere of a 16th-century European country fair. The fair takes place Sept. 15 and 16 and opens at 10 a.m. both days and closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.…

  • DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

    Norwegian Gem will score with New Jersey families LIZZ DINNIGAN This summer’s family vacation may be over, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year. Crystal clear aquamarine waters, rope hammocks swaying from coconut palms, and Bahamian conch fritters and key lime pie are just a relaxing sail ride away from Manhattan…

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