• Jacoby among Goetz wrestlers who enjoyed successful seasons

    Jacoby among Goetz wrestlers who enjoyed successful seasons

    By Wayne Witkowski Ed Jacoby has enjoyed back-to-back championships so far this school year at Carl W. Goetz Middle School, which few middle school athletes can claim. As an Ocean County Middle School All-Star stopper, Jacoby helped the Goetz boys soccer team go unbeaten in the Red Division in the fall and followed it up…

  • Jaguars secure repeat sectional wrestling title

    Jaguars secure repeat sectional wrestling title

    By Wayne Witkowski Tanner Kelly won by decision at 182 pounds to wrap up Jackson Memorial High School’s repeat NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV wrestling championship, 28-24, over Long Branch High School Feb. 12. The Jaguars also got victories from Justin Martin-Culet (170), Carston DiGiatomasso (106, in a 2-1 tiebreaker decision), Mike Christie (138) and…

  • Jaguars’ swimmers to close season at state individual meet

    Jaguars’ swimmers to close season at state individual meet

    By Wayne Witkowski Gabby Wilson will compete in the individual medley and 100-yard freestyle in the NJSIAA individual swimming championship meet Feb. 27 at Gloucester County Institute of Technology in her final meet competing for Jackson Memorial High School. She leaves her mark in a record-setting season. “We have 10 seniors and at the end…

  • Jackson athletes move on to indoor Group III meet

    Jackson athletes move on to indoor Group III meet

    By Wayne Witkowski Ryan Rafferty of Jackson Memorial High School is looking to finish strongly and qualify for a return to the NJSIAA Indoor Track and Field Meet of Champions (MOC) after what he viewed was a slow start this season before embarking on a college career at Monmouth University in the fall. To do that,…

  • Group’s shoe collection a success

    Group’s shoe collection a success

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – Supporters of Plumsted Youth for Nature and Environment (PYNE) performed a “feet” of kindness during December as more than 530 pairs of shoes were collected and donated to individuals in need. The first “Show Your Sole” drive amassed 474 pairs of shoes, according to the organization that is…

  • Foundation’s luau set for Feb. 27

    Foundation’s luau set for Feb. 27

    FAIR HAVEN — The Foundation of Fair Haven will host the fundraiser “Tiki Haven Luau” from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the hall of Knights of Columbus Red Bank Council 3187, 200 Fair Haven Road. The event is for adults 21 and older and will benefit Fair Haven Days. Wear a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy food,…

  • Little Silver looking into long-term management plans

    Little Silver looking into long-term management plans

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER – To continue to provide the services and programs residents know and desire, borough officials are looking to establish a five-year master plan that will outline different facility needs and provide a map as to what can be improved upon and what new activities can be implemented.…

  • Jersey Pump CEO honored

    Jersey Pump CEO honored

    Jersey Pump CEO Dany Nohra was honored at the annual Action Martial Arts Magazine Mega Weekend Awards Show in Atlantic City. He received the Ambassador of Good Will to the Martial Arts award at its showcase banquet. Based in Shrewsbury, Jersey Pump creates a fitness drink that comes in three flavors. For more information, visit…

  • Tax preparation available at MHA’s Red Bank Resource Network

    Tax preparation available at MHA’s Red Bank Resource Network

    The Red Bank Resource Network of the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, 103 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Suite B, Red Bank, will hold a free on-site, bilingual tax filing through the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and VITA Certified Tax Professionals on the following Monday’s during tax season (by appointment only): 9:30 a.m.-4…

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