• Lanzafama to take over OBHS football program

    Former QB says goal remains winning division, state titles BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA In some ways it seems like Anthony Lanzafama never left the football field at Old Bridge High School. So it’s fitting that the former Junior Knights quarterback has been named the school’s head football coach. The 32-year-old will take over for the legendary…

  • Bombers swim their way to victory at new facility

    Sayreville boys, girls teams versatile throughout lineups BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA The Sayreville War Memorial High School boys and girls swim teams are poised to have strong seasons competing out of their new home, the Center for Lifelong Learning on Cheesequake Road. Coach Sarah Rodis Magaw’s teams opened the facility with victories over Franklin in what…

  • Ice Breaker Tourney

    Old Bridge High School’s Joe Suozzo (l) tries to gain position on Rumson’s John Bruno during the 119-pound match at the 2009 Ice Breaker Wrestling Tournament at Matawan Regional High School in Aberdeen Dec. 19. ERIC SUCAR staff Breaker Wrestling

  • Student to perform with regional orchestra

    Sayreville War Memorial High School junior Skyler Lutz Lutz performed at the Region II Band and Orchestra auditions on Dec. 19, receiving the second-highest score in the solo category and fourth-highest total out of 18 bassists. His performance consisted of two movements from a Scarlatti Sonata, scales, arpeggios and sight reading. As a result, he…

  • Ever want to slap a landlord? Apparently we do.

    Bloopers • At this time every year, we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into a few of Greater Media Newspapers’ publications during the year. • ADELE YOUNG Damning with faint praise One of our Word on the Street respondents…

  • Assistance available for new moms in need

    While many women feel a sense of elation throughout their pregnancy, for some women, the periods before, during and after pregnancy are anything but happy. According to a press release from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, most new mothers – up to 80 percent – experience at least a brief episode…

  • Trauma survivor finds ‘Heaven Exists’

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Life has changed dramatically for Little Silver, Monmouth County, resident Noelle McNeil, whose recovery from a near-fatal accident is chronicled in her inspirational new book. “When the lights went out on Aug. 2, 2005, I had it all. I was 20 years old, an athlete, pretty, popular and a dean’s…

  • Prostate cancer support group meets

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState prostate cancer support group provides education and support for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sponsored by the CentraState Healthcare System and the American Cancer Society, the group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Health Awareness Center in the Star and…

  • Three plans put forward for soccer field restrooms

    One plan involves concession stand for soccer, lacrosse teams BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Some changes may have to be made to a proposed project at the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex, as the architect’s estimates for the work have come in higher than anticipated. The township’s construction official, Ron Gafgen, who is…

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