• Eatontown discusses changes to Monmouth Mall plan

    Eatontown discusses changes to Monmouth Mall plan

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Talks continue to be underway as borough professionals and Kushner Companies figure out how best to move forward with the redevelopment of the Monmouth Mall site in a way that appeases all parties involved. During a crowded July 27 Borough Council meeting, Mayor Dennis Connelly said he…

  • Township Council passes resolution opposing compressor project

    Township Council passes resolution opposing compressor project

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Township Council officially opposed the construction of a natural gas compressor station in nearby Franklin Township by passing a resolution on July 26. Williams Company operates the Transco natural gas pipeline that transports natural gas from South Texas to New York City. Williams is proposing the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project for construction and…

  • Rosen’s decision to fill role as goalie lands her at Fairfield

    Rosen’s decision to fill role as goalie lands her at Fairfield

    By Jimmy Allinder The genesis of Zoe Rosen’s venture playing field hockey began when she was a seventh-grader in the Monroe Township school district. Middle school coach Jean Elias opened the first day of tryouts as she always did — asking for volunteers to play goalie. Rosen, knowing little about the game but yearning to…

  • Trojans’ Ringwood looks forward to final wrestling season

    Trojans’ Ringwood looks forward to final wrestling season

    By Jimmy Allinder Considering the improvement Gaven Ringwood has made since he was a freshman for the Bishop George Ahr High School wrestling team, he could certainly move on to the collegiate level. But that’s not going to happen, says the rising senior. “After this season, that’s going to be it,” Ringwood said. “I’ve had…

  • ‘Stuff the Bus’ takes another ride to deliver school supplies for children

    ‘Stuff the Bus’ takes another ride to deliver school supplies for children

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has launched its annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive to meet the ever-growing demand for materials needed by children throughout the area. The drive is designed to help ensure that children begin the school year right by having the tools they…

  • Explore local waterways for summer fun

    Explore local waterways for summer fun

    By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer Going to the beach isn’t the only way to have fun in the water. As beaches become crowded in the summer months, residents of central New Jersey have closer options available to spend their time in the water, as well as explore and traverse through nature. Throughout Monmouth and Mercer…

  • Mater Dei players traveling to China for hoops, cultural experience

    Mater Dei players traveling to China for hoops, cultural experience

    Mater Dei Prep student-athletes Elijah Barnes (senior) and Kenny Jones (junior) are traveling to Beijing, China, as part of the Global Squad with John Alexander and the Alexander Basketball Academy. The U.S. team, consisting of 10 students from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland, arrives in China Aug. 3 and stays through Aug. 11. According…

  • Exaggerator triumphs in Haskell at Monmouth Park

    Exaggerator triumphs in Haskell at Monmouth Park

    Exaggerator, the winner of the Preakness Stakes earlier this year, stamped himself as the midseason leader of his division with a decisive victory over Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist and four other top-notch 3-year-olds in the Grade 1, $1 million betfair.com Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park July 31. “Today was a great day for New Jersey…

  • Former Buccaneer Simon making mark with Sky Blue FC

    Former Buccaneer Simon making mark with Sky Blue FC

    By Matthew Rocco The path to professional soccer was never easy for Erin Simon. During her junior year at Red Bank Regional High School, Simon suffered an ACL injury that kept her off the field as a senior. The ordeal threatened to squash Simon’s odds of playing in college. But Syracuse University took a chance…

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