• Lions gearing up for heart of outdoor season

    Lions gearing up for heart of outdoor season

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s boys track and field team hopes to have versatile senior Alonzo Aponte back from a hamstring injury for the Penn Relays April 29 as the prelude to the weekend showcase meets that follow. Aponte would run the 4×400-meter relay with sophomore Dan Duffy, junior Ryan Downer and sophomore…

  • Cheers & Jeers

    Cheers & Jeers

    by Damian Holbrook TV Guide Magazine @damianholbrook Cheers to Empire for its royal return. After a hiatus that felt like forever, Fox’s hip-hop version of Dynasty came back to score big ratings while also setting up a juicy murder storyline that is making us forget that the first half of the season felt a little…

  • John J. Jacobek Sr.

    John J. Jacobek Sr.

    John J. Jacobek Sr., 100, of Burbank, Ill. World War II Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; loving father of Judith Jensen of Howell, George (Lorraine) and John J. (Janice) Jacobek; dear grandfather of Harry M. (fiancé Sara) Jensen IV, Jesse and Erika (Peter) Johnson; dearest great grandfather of Reegan, Nora, Eli and…

  • Ask Matt

    Ask Matt

    WIPEOUT,LAURA AND PERSON OF INTEREST @TVGMMattRoush Question: Has Wipeout been canceled? It’s a dumb, mindless-fun show to watch! Thanks and love your column. — Peter Matt Roush: Thank you. ABC never officially canceled Wipeout, but it’s no longer listed as an ongoing series on their website, and the network seems more committed to reviving classic…

  • Fair Haven PTA to hold fundraiser luncheon

    Fair Haven PTA to hold fundraiser luncheon

    The Fair Haven PTA will hold its biannual spring luncheon, “Rendezvous on the River,” at 10 a.m. on April 30 at the Rumson Country Club’s Riverhouse, 163 Rumson Road, Rumson. All proceeds will support the ongoing and future programs the PTA sponsors. The Parisian-themed luncheon will feature an auction with over 100 chance basket raffles and…

  • Shrewsbury Chorale sets indoor multi-family garage sale

    Shrewsbury Chorale sets indoor multi-family garage sale

    The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold its indoor garage sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 30 at the First United Methodist Church, 103 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst. Hundreds of items plus baked goods will be featured. For more information, call 732-747-1362, visit www.shrewsburychorale.org, or email [email protected].

  • Red Bank Mayor’s Charity Ball set for May 6

    Red Bank Mayor’s Charity Ball set for May 6

    RED BANK — Mayor Pasquale Menna will host the second annual Red Bank Mayor’s Charity Ball at 7 p.m. May 6 at the Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank. Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break and HABcore, nonprofits based in Red Bank. The event will honor Jesse Garrison, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank Volunteer…

  • ‘Kasino Knight’ to support Old Bridge High School marching band

    ‘Kasino Knight’ to support Old Bridge High School marching band

    The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge, a band parent organization, will host its “Kasino Knight” fundraiser May 13 at VFW Post 4699, 575 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and attendees receive $50 back in play money. Admission includes hor d’oeuvres, coffee, tea and a light dessert. A cash bar…

  • Pizzulli leads deep Knights golf team to strong start

    Pizzulli leads deep Knights golf team to strong start

    By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s boys golf team is off to a 9-1 start this spring and has already qualified for the NJSIAA Central-South Jersey, Group IV tournament. The Knights are coming off a 180-195 win April 25 over J.P. Stevens High School at the Metuchen Country Club with co-captain Eric Pizzulli leading…

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