• Lancers’ Delaney claims 1,600M championship

    Freehold Twp. resident is now setting her sights on upcoming state meets BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Chelsea Delaney is a competitor and that is why the St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, runner loves racing. Lindsay Rowe of St. John Vianney High School looks to take it to the basket against Rumson-Fair Haven defender…

  • Huskies advance in CJ wrestling tourney

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer Following a highly successful regular season that saw it win its first Shore Conference Class A Central championship, the Matawan High School wrestling team is looking to make its mark in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II Tournament. Coach Andy Lasko’s team is on its way to doing that. The…

  • SJV forges on despite key loss

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer When high scoring guard Teresa Manigrasso suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee two weeks ago, most girls basketball fans felt St. John Vianney’s team would not be able to recover for the postseason. St. John Vianney High School’s Kathleen Egan battles for a rebound with Rumson-Fair…

  • EDC will work to attract business

    JACKSON — The township’s new Economic Development Committee is ready to get down to work. It is the committee members’ hope to develop Jackson’s commercial community, maintain and improve the quality of life for residents, and in doing so, to keep focus with the consistent appreciation of the unique attributes Jackson has to offer to…

  • Towns will have say on speed limit

    Legislation aimed at eliminating the years-long state review of requests to change speed limits on local and county roads was recently signed into law. “Decisions that affect the safety of community roads are best left to those local officials who have direct contact with members of the community who are the first to know when…

  • Datebook

    • The Allentown Art Guild is hosting “Portals,” an art exhibit, in collaboration with the Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt, through May 7. There is no charge for admission. Details: 609-758- 8000. • A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held Feb. 12 from…

  • Snowman photo contest is under way

    A snowman photo contest is being conducted by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department. Awards will be given in categories of the most original, the best traditional, and “just for kids under age 5.” All snowmen must be built this winter season. Mail photos to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms…

  • Organizations host sock hop Feb. 13

    JACKSON — AMVETS Post 2 and the Jackson Fire District 2 and District 4 Firefighters Association is sponsoring a Valentine’sWeekend Sock Hop. The event will be held on Feb. 13 from 7 p.m. to midnight at AMVETS Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road (Route 571). Tickets will be available at $25 per person in advance,…

  • Howell extends coin toss to benefit Haiti

    The Howell Emergency Services Help Haiti Organization will continue efforts to raise funds for victims of last month’s earthquake in Haiti by adding dates to its coin toss fundraiser. Members of the Howell First Aid, Ramtown First Aid and Farmingdale-Howell First Aid squads, and the Squankum Fire Department, Ramtown Fire Department and Southard Fire Department…

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