• Milltown officials eager for progress on Ford Ave.

    Boro will seek to comply with judge’s order on long-stalled redevelopment effort BYADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer Following a judge’s ruling in January, Milltown officials are looking to get the ball rolling on the long-delayed Ford Avenue redevelopment project. The effort to redevelop the 22.4-acre former home of the Michelin Tire Co., adjacent to Mill…

  • Monroe fights potential loss of affordable housing funds

    With $9.7M in a trust fund, township is second among N.J. towns with most to lose BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Monroe officials have until July 17 to spend nearly $10 million set aside for affordable housing, or it may have to surrender the funds to the state. The funds, derived from development fees over…

  • 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…

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    Max Fun Basketball Summer High School Boys Basketball League sign-ups will take place May 5 and 12 at the Sunrise Deli, next to Waloo Park, Main Street, Port Monmouth, 10 a.m.-noon. The league will begin play in early June and the season will run through early August. Games will be played at Waloo Park starting…

  • Howell’s new softball coach is a proven winner on field

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Tricia Reingle-Savino could not be happier. She is the new head coach of the Howell High School softball team. Coaching a team like the Rebels, the 2011 Central Jersey Group IV state sectional champions who have seven returning starters, is reason enough to be happy, but to the former St.…

  • Matawan girls hold onto Husky Relays championship

    Boys and girls undefeated in dual meets BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Matawan Regional High School’s outdoor girls and boys track and field teams expect to have their best performances in the big meets that start late next month, after both put forth commendable efforts in their 19th annual Husky Relays on April 14. The girls…

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    Red Bank Catholic High School’s Catherine Luick (8) gets a shot on goal despite pressure from New Egypt High School defender Makenzie Magnotta during the April 13 game played at Red Bank’s Count Basie Field. The Caseys won this non-conference game, 16-5. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Rockets’ Aaman verbally commits to play basketball at Rhode Island

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Mike Aaman I t was an obvious decision to many basketball experts, but Raritan basketball star Mike Aaman’s move for a scholarship to the University of Rhode Island after canceling out on one with Wagner was not an easy one, says coach Denis Caruano. Just like many players who follow their…

  • Help for managing Mother’s Day April 24

    As Mother’s Day approaches (celebrated Sunday, May 13) sons and daughters who have lost their mother may feel especially sad reflecting on memories of their cherished mother. In recognition of this day, and the emotions that may accompany it, Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center will host “Managing Mother’s Day” 7 p.m. April 24.…

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