• Chris Colavecchio is tagged out by Freehold High School catcher

    Howell High School’s Chris Colavecchio is tagged out by Freehold High School catcher Pat Conerty during the Rebels’ 9-8 victory over the Colonials on April 3 in Freehold Borough. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Seniors ready to shine on diamond for Rebels

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Eric Johnson has taken the reins of the Howell High School varsity baseball team, succeeding Bill Gallacher. The Rebels were snake-bitten by injuries in 2009 and the team’s juniors were asked to step up. With those 16 juniors now seniors, this is a team looking to make a move in…

  • Saker expects big year in discus

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer The Jackson Memorial High School boys track and field team, bolstered by its recent NJSIAA Group III indoor championship, has high hopes for the 2010 spring season and Connor Saker expects to play a part in it. Saker will look to repeat as the Ocean County champion and to improve…

  • D.J. Mirrione tags out Freehold High School’s Nick Morello

    Howell High School third baseman D.J. Mirrione tags out Freehold High School’s Nick Morello during the Rebels’ game against the Colonials on April 3 in Freehold Borough. Howell won the game, 9-8. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Jags have high hopes for season

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Asoftball lineup laden with experience and fronted by a proven pitcher in Bridget Irons makes Jackson Memorial High School a team to watch again this season in the Shore Conference A South Division. The Jaguars finished in third place in A South in 2009. They won their first eight games…

  • Singer, ventriloquist to perform in Monroe

    The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present singer Tony B in a performance set for April 11 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Opening act will be ventriloquist Gary Willner. Tony B will offer songs of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and others. To…

  • Craft Fair slated for April 18 at Brookside

    The Barclay Brook/Brookside PTA will host a Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18 in the gym at Brookside School, 370 Buckelew Ave., Monroe. The event will feature a variety of artists and crafters offering home decor, children’s items, jewelry, giftware and prints. There will be refreshments and arts and crafts for children. For more…

  • Auxiliary seeking vendors, crafters

    Vendors and crafters are sought for the second annual American Legion Post No. 211 Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Vendor Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24 at the post home, 240 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Space-rental cost is $25; approximately 12-15 spaces are still available. Flea-market dealers are not sought. For more information or to…

  • Miniature-golf event to aid youth mission

    The youth group of St. Paul’s Church will host a Miniature Golf fundraiser noon-8 p.m. April 17 at the basketball courts at Milltown Borough Park (past Major League Field), Violet Terrace. Rain date is April 24. The event will help raise money to finance the group’s upcoming mission trip to Raleigh, N.C. Cost is $5…

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