• Students reduce their use, slash their trash

    Sayreville school teaches many ways in which children can help the environment BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Samsel Upper Elementary School students Diana Rodriguez (l) and Yusra Khan read from cue cards as they rehearse for a Green Team presentation at the school Feb. 11. JEFF GRANIT staff Just recycling isn’t enough anymore. There is…

  • Mayor, council members clash over attorney issue

    O’Brien, two council members leave meeting after motion fails BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer A surprised group of Sayreville residents watched Monday night as a new borough attorney was appointed, prompting Mayor Kennedy O’Brien to walk out at the start of the Feb. 14 council meeting. The feud began before the meeting was called to…

  • Many raise objections to potential school cuts

    Facing deficit of millions, committee considers mass layoffs, two school closings BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer News about potential school budget cuts associated with a projected shortfall for 2011-12 has those affected coming forward to contest the tentative reductions. Nearly 100 teachers and parents filled the library at the Old Bridge High School Grade Nine…

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    Old Bridge High School students display the latest prom fashions during the “Tonight’s Gonna be a Good Knight” show, sponsored by the school’s PTSA on Feb. 13. The annual event saw 80 students and administrators modeling formal attire from local vendors. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Andrews is Shore AC’s Athlete of the Year

    Former Manalapan High School standout Robby Andrews, the NCAA indoor 800-meter champion and USA Junior National gold medalist in 2010, was presented with the Johnny Hayes MemorialAward as ShoreAthletic ClubAthlete of the Year, at the annual ShoreAC banquet last Friday night (Feb. 11) at The English Manor, Ocean Township . Andrews, who is now a…

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    Rumson-Fair Haven’s Ellie Wilbur tries to drive past Red Bank Catholic defender Mark Kate Caverly during the Feb. 12 game played in Red Bank. The host Caseys were victorious, 46-33. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Fallon, Shore Blue Devils to receive Lombardi Awards

    BYMATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent A t the annual Vince Lombardi Awards Banquet on March 3, Rumson-Fair Haven head coach Shane Fallon will be given the Coach of theYear award, and Shore Regional will be honored as the Team of the Year. The banquet will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown. Shore Regional won the NJSIAA…

  • Lombardi Award honors best high school linemen

    High school linemen, who toiled in anonymity during the football season, will be in the spotlight for a change when the Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County, along with the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation present the 39th Annual Vince Lombardi Awards Banquet. The event will be held March 3 at the Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown. The awards…

  • Three-team race looms in District 22 wrestling

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Ocean, Long Branch and Raritan are expected to battle it out for the top spots in the NJSIAA District 22 Wrestling Tournament this weekend at Red Bank Regional High School. Long Branch, 19-6, overall, is coming off winning the NJSIAA Central Group II championship after manhandling Delran in the semifinals and downing…

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