• Local gridiron teams eyeing postseason berths

    BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer The scramble is officially on for high school football teams jockeying for a spot in the upcoming state tournament. With just two weeks to play before the cutoff, the next two games will help shape the sectional tournament brackets, with only teams with a .500 record or better and enough…

  • Runaway city taxes must be addressed

    Being analytical about the huge property tax issues affecting our city and state is necessary for an eventual solution. Being a grown-up about it is something we need to do in government if we’re going to address the real causes of runaway city taxes. Engaging in a name-calling campaign is a childish insult to taxpayers.…

  • McNamara, Capozzi lead RBC to county title

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Red Bank Catholic High School’s girls cross country team delivered a message at the Monmouth County Championships. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Ocean Township High School’s Jessica Bekampis (11875) races against Freehold Township High School’s Jessica Faith (11256) during the Monmouth County Cross Country Championships held at…

  • The vote goes to…

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN So here we are less than one week from Election Day, Nov. 3, and the time is growing near for people to make their decision about who they want to lead New Jersey for the next three years. The three main candidates for governor are incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine,…

  • Your Turn

    A county ethics board and code are needed now Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin It is sad to watch members of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders quibble over how to get a much-needed county governmental ethics structure up and running. At the heart of it, Republican Freeholder Robert D. Clifton seems to want…

  • SCAN hosts exhibit of mixed media

    An exhibition of mixed media works by Christine Dolinich-Matuska will be at the SCAN Learning Center through Nov. 12. “Harbor” The exhibition includes collages, mixed media, paintings and monoprints. Much of the artist’s work involves the combination and interrelationship of different arts disciplines and art forms. An award-winning artist, Dolinich-Matuska exhibits her work internationally. She…

  • Annual rummage sale Nov. 14 at firehouse

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Millstone Township Fire Company is sponsoring a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Millstone Township Fire Company. Donations of household items, linens, clothing (one bag per family), toys, books, tools, electronics and sports equipment are being accepted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10-12…

  • Fall Fest will offer fun, feathers, foliage & more

    PLUMSTED — New Egypt’s annual Fall Fest will take place along Main Street and North Main Street in its historic downtown from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. The event will feature food, activities for children, shopping and live entertainment. Country music will be performed by First Time Around at Taster’s Canvas, 1 North…

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