• Bulldogs enjoyed magical run in SCT tournament

    State playoff next for Rumson-Fair Haven BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Above: Jack Wise (r) of Rumson-Fair Haven High School dives for a loose ball as Raritan’s Michael Aaman gives chase during the Shore Conference Tournament title game played Feb. 25 at Monmouth University. The Rockets of Raritan stop the RFH Bulldogs, 43-35, denying them their first…

  • Shuler-Foster excited about playing for Rutgers

    BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Miles Shuler-Foster, a standout quarterback at Long Branch High School, gave a verbal commitment to Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano back in December. On Feb. 2, National Signing Day, the Green Wave senior made it official by signing his National Letter of Intent. But Shuler-Foster will actually be a wide receiver…

  • McNamara, Shuler-Foster win indoor track MOC titles

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Long Branch High School’s Miles Shuler-Foster defended his 55-meter dash title at the NJSIAA Indoor Meet of Champions on Feb. 26 at the Bennett Indoor Complex in Toms River. Shuler-Foster turned in his fastest 55 of the season, 6:39, in winning his second straight indoor MOC title. ERCI SUCAR staff…

  • Art Alliance hosts Townsend Award Exhibit

    “Apricots” by Sangita Phadke The themes of this year’s Jean Townsend Award Exhibit at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County are “Double Take” and “Morning, Noon or Night.” This show will be composed of selected works from members of the Art Alliance. One $100 and two $50 prizes will be awarded at the opening on…

  • in the service 

    Navy Seaman Recruit Jordan L. Sepulveda, son of Sheryl F. Steinman of Long Branch, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Sepulveda completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and…

  • GM Newspapers staff spreads ‘Greater Good’ at animal shelter

    Volunteers roll up their sleeves at Sayreville Pet Adoption Center BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Kyle, a Shih Tzu, gets all dolled up for his new owners during the Greater Media Newspapers’ Day of Greater Good at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center Feb. 17. GMN controller Kathy McBain (center), an experienced groomer, gets ready to work…

  • School officials take pride in Rutgers recruit

    Long Branch’s Foster-Shuler pursued by many college teams BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Long Branch Superintendent Joseph A. Ferraina (second from right), along with the recruit’s family members and school officials, watches as Long Branch High School’s Miles Shuler-Foster makes it official on Feb. 2, signing his National Letter of Intent to Rutgers University. LONG BRANCH—While…

  • Parks system looking for volunteers

    The Monmouth County Park System is looking for volunteers to become docents/ receptionists at Huber Woods Environmental Center in Middletown, Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center in Port Monmouth and the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. If you are 21 years of age or older and enjoy interacting with people, you may have what it takes to…

  • Allaire State Park is Wall’s treasure

    Treasures of the Jersey Shore The Allaire Chapel at the Historic Village at Allaire Nestled away in the woods on AtlanticAvenue (Route 524) in Wall Township is Allaire State Park, home to the Historic Village at Allaire. The park is one of the major attractions in Wall Township, a gateway town to the Jersey Shore.…

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