• Libraries will host charity book drive

    The Monmouth County Library will launch its annual Books for Kids book donation drive on Nov. 1. Books for preschoolers through age 14 will be accepted through Dec. 1 at any county library branch. The books will be distributed to local charities and community agencies that serve children with limited access to books. Started in…

  • Sport Shorts

    Freehold’s Vicki Ahlers, a freshman at Ramapo College, Mahwah, was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for field hockey. Ahlers, a forward, registered five points in Ramapo’s two wins, 4-1 over FDU-Florham and 8-2 over Richard Stockton College. Ahlers is tied for sixth in the NJAC in goals scored with seven.…

  • Hospital auxiliary slates trip to A.C.

    The CentraState Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Christmas day trip to the Trump Marina Hotel in Atlantic City on Dec. 25. The cost of $30 includes $25 back in cash plus $5 for food. No one under age 21 will be allowed on the trip. Checks must be made out to the CentraState Hospital…

  • Mustangs win first A North soccer title

    Curtis scores in overtime to seal division crown for Marlboro squad BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer When overtime beckoned, Marlboro High School boys soccer coach Dave Santos turned to his assistant, Brian Nash, and said, “This is our time to shine.” PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Howell High School running back Will Hayes leaves Brick…

  • Tire industry group urges passage of Right to Repair Act

    The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor VehicleOwners’Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network. Vehicles are more sophisticated than ever before with virtually every system…

  • Lecture will focus on learning through play

    Turtle Creek Learning Academy invites parents of toddlers ages 2-5 to attend “Don’t Hurry Childhood: Children Learn Best Through Play” from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the school, located at 10 Railroad Ave., Marlboro. The free community event will feature Edward Miller, a founding partner and co-director of the U.S. Alliance for Childhood,…

  • Rebels remain perfect, beat Brick Memorial

    Showdown at Sayreville next for Howell gridders BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Anytime this late into a football season when two undefeated teams meet, a lot is at stake. That will be the case on Oct. 30 when Coach Cory Davies’ Howell High School Rebels put their 6-0 mark on the line against Sayreville War…

  • Time for Marlboro school board to settle with teachers

    I was in attendance at the Marlboro Board of Education meeting on Oct. 20 and while public speaking is beyond my comfort zone, I do have some things that I would like to say here, in writing. I am a parent of three children, two of whom are still in the Marlboro school system. I…

  • Cougars wrap up perfect A North soccer campaign

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Colts Neck High School girls soccer team has put the finishing touches on an undefeated Shore Conference A North Division championship season. The Cougars turned back a dangerous Manalapan High School team that has been hitting its stride lately, 1-0, on Oct. 18 to complete their A North Division…

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