• RBC’s 4×800 relay team captures national title

    Girls run history’s third-fastest time BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Red Bank Catholic High School’s (l-r) Molly McNamara, Lindsey Bellaran, Meghan McMullin and Liana Marzano won the 4×800 relay national championship at the New Balance Indoor Nationals held at the New Balance Amory in New York City. Their winning time of 8:56.94 is the third-fastest…

  • Teen Arts Festival 2011

    Clockwise from top: Students from Matawan Aberdeen High School listen as their work is evaluated during the Teen Arts Festival at Brookdale Community College on March 17. Brian Palladino, a student at Allentown High School, sings during an open mic workshop at the festival, which is sponsored by the Monmouth County Arts Council in collaboration…

  • NOTES

    The Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation is ready to “De-Feet” breast cancer at its inaugural De-Feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk, March 26 at BarAnticipation (Bar A), 703-5 16th Avenue in Lake Como. The fee is $30. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds support ongoing breast cancer projects at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Cancer Hospital,…

  • Speaking contest for students under way

    The Knights of Pythias, State of New Jersey, is hosting its annual speaking contest for high school students. This year’s topic is “In the United States, Plea Bargaining Undermines the Criminal Justice System.” A speak-off will be held May 3 at the Clubhouse at Covered Bridge in Manalapan. The event starts at 8 a.m. and…

  • Frank Talk to host panel on autistic spectrum disorder

    RED BANK — Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books on Shrewsbury Avenue will host a panel discussion about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 3 p.m. April 9. The panel will be followed by a book signing with author Rasheedah Saleem-Muhammad, whose book “Pedro Visits the Aquarium” focuses on an issue that is affecting many families.…

  • Ft. Monmouth tribute to be held March 26

    MIDDLETOWN — Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution invites the community, especially families, to join in “Commemorating Fort Monmouth: Contributions to County and Country 1917-2011.” The free event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Warner Student Life Center. Starting at 10…

  • Little Silver Rec Rack returns March 26

    LITTLE SILVER — Gently used or outgrown sports equipment can be brought to the Little Silver Fire House at 543 Prospect Ave. on Friday, March 25, from 2-7 p.m. in advance of the Little Silver Recreation Foundation’s Rec Rack sale the following day. Sticks, cleats, pads, skis, skateboards, skates, helmets, balls and any outgrown gear…

  • St. James to host organ recital of Lenten music

    LONG BRANCH — An organ recital featuring improvisations based on Lenten hymns will be performed at 4:30 p.m. March 27 at St. James’Church, 300 Broadway. The recital will be performed by the church’s organist and director of music, James Douglas. The recital program, part of the church’s “Music at St. James’ ” series, will be…

  • It’s time to take a stand for special education

    GUEST COLUMN DAVE RIBLE As members of the Legislature, one of our most important responsibilities is to ensure that all of our children are receiving the highest quality education we can possibly provide. Every child in the state of New Jersey should receive equal educational opportunities, and it is the responsibility of the state to…

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