• Brick Memorial’s Nicole Esposito accepts St. Joseph U.’s offer

    Nicole Esposito, a tennis standout at Brick Memorial High School, plans to continue her tennis career at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, this fall. “I went there a couple of times and really liked it and found they have a really good science program,” said Esposito, who plans to study biology to prepare for a medical…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Christopher Tejedos performs “El Florreador” for the audience gathered at the fifth annual Hispanic Showcase held at Veterans Memorial Elementary School on April 8.

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Brick Memorial High School’s Stephanie Hansen (center) competes in one of the many relay races at the annual Husky Relays held at Matawan Regional High School in Matawan on April 11.

  • Oyster Creek gets official NRC nod for another 20 years

    Nuclear plant’s opponents call on Gov. Corzine to take stand BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Nuclear plant’s opponents call on Gov. Corzine to take stand BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has officially given the 40- year-old Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station permission to operate until it turns 60.…

  • Dan Reddan looking for coaching job after graduation

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer It’s a strange spring for Dan Reddan. Instead of preparing for next season, the basketball player from Brick Township High School is finishing his degree work in physical education at Rowan University and networking for job opportunities in the teaching field. “I want to get into coaching out of college…

  • Race for mayor and 3 council seats heating up

    Republicans, Democrats running unopposed in June primary BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Republican Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis will face former Democratic Councilman Gregory Kavanagh in the battle for the four-year mayor’s term this November. Acropolis, 51, Port Road, called Kavanagh a “worthy opponent” in the race for the seat he holds now. “Greg is…

  • Brick softball, baseball teams off to rocky starts

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick Memorial’s baseball team is spending this week in Fort Pierce, Fla., hoping to turn around a tough start, just like they did a year ago, when the team went 3-0 during a stay in Orlando. Fla. The Mustangs, at 1-3, are looking to get back on…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Members of the Veterans Memorial Elementary School’s advanced chorus sing the Brazilian folk song “Sambalele” for the audience at the fifth annual Hispanic Showcase held at the school on April 8. The event featured Hispanic cuisine, student displays and entertainment. Another photo, page 3.

  • Airborne!

    ERIC SUCAR Staff Brick Township’s Joe Marra (l) and Jackson Memorial’s Randy Royle (r) battle over a loose ball during the first half of the game at Jackson Memorial High School on April 8.

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