• NJ Repertory Company adds more shows to ‘Saving Kitty’

    New Jersey Repertory Company has added more shows to the premiere of “Saving Kitty,” a provocative new dramatic comedy written by Marisa Smith. Shows will be performed through Aug. 25. What happens when a daughter brings home a young man to meet her ultra-liberal Upper East Side parents for the first time, and he turns…

  • Ranney fencers are second in epee at relay competition

    Ranney School’s varsity fencing team won the silver medal in epee at the New Jersey Interscholastic Fencing Association’s 85th Cetrulo Memorial Relay Championships hosted by Voorhees High School on Jan. 9. The foil squad finished 10th. The silver medal won by the epee squad from the Tinton Falls school was a major accomplishment for Ranney…

  • Donovan’s Reef: See you next summer

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer If plans for rebuilding Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright are approved, the beachfront fixture destroyed by Sandy will have an ocean view from the bar and a full kitchen. SEA BRIGHT — After a year’s hiatus, the owners of Donovan’s Reef expect the beachfront landmark to be completely rebuilt and…

  • Ex-Shore swimming star inducted into Hall of Fame

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer This time around, Paulette Russell Barham took it all in. As a high school swimmer at Shore Regional High School, she was more than just a great swimmer who won state championships and broke records. She was one of the very best swimmers in the country — good enough to…

  • Establish a positive homework environment for your student

    Though it might not be something students look forward to, homework is an essential element of the learning process. Homework allows kids to apply the lessons they learned in the classroom while giving educators a chance to determine if students are grasping the concepts discussed in class or if certain lessons need to be revisited.…

  • Ocean Twp. wins, 31-28

    Shore Regional’s Emily Beiser (bottom) tries to elude Ocean Township defender Macie Fisher (top) during their game in West Long Branch on Jan. 14. The Ocean Township girls, who are wearing pink shoelaces to show their support of breast cancer research, won the road game, 31-28. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Sportsmanship is an important lesson for young athletes

    Children who play sports often walk away with important lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. Sportsmanship can be defined as playing fair, following the rules of the game, respecting the rulings of referees, and treating opponents with respect. During the heat of competition, it can be challenging to be a good sport, particularly when the goal…

  • RBC swimmers dominate county championships again

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Red Bank Catholic High School girls swim team, undefeated on the season and coming off winning the Monmouth County Championships, is looking to clinch first place in the Shore Conference’s B North Division. Coach Matt Bowen’s Caseys have five meets remaining overall, three of them in the division against…

  • How to buy school clothes without busting your budget

    Parents often note that kids seem to grow like weeds. Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster’s feet quickly become too short, while once-loose shirts may soon become too snug. Many parents find themselves regularly in children’s clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already…

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