• Borden case is over, but it should never have begun

    Coda • GREG BEAN Well, the Marcus Borden school prayer saga is finally over (at least in the courts), bringing to an end one of the saddest chapters in New Jersey education. I’ve had mixed feelings about this business from the start. I understood the stance taken by the East Brunswick school district, which had…

  • ‘All the world’s a stage’

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Jazmyn Poole, Red Bank Regional High School (RBR), competes in the 19th annual Shakespeare Competition sponsored by the English Speaking Union of Monmouth County on March 7. Right: Tim Patten, RBR, took top honors in the competition, which was held at the Performing Arts Center of Brookdale Community College…

  • NOTES

    Local First Aid Emergency Medical System (EMS) squads will be conducting a fundraiser in conjunction with C.J. Montana’s Pub and Grill, 560 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls, March 12-15. A portion of the diner’s food check will be donated to District 16 by the restaurant, in recognition of volunteer services. All 14 units taking part in…

  • High school bands will play at jazz festival

    Jazz bands from seven local high schools and a middle school will perform at the Holmdel High School Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 21. The school jazz bands will perform “big band” swing music in a program that will run 6-10 p.m. The performing bands are: Monmouth Regional High School, Tinton Falls; William R. Satz…

  • A fundraiser to benefit Pinky

    Red Bank’s irrepressible artist, Pinky Adubato has generously donated her time and talent to many local causes over the years and is now in need of help. Pinky Recovering from a nearfatal hiking accident in New Mexico, Pinky suffers from an incomplete spinal cord injury leaving her temporarily paralyzed. While she is in good spirits,…

  • Jewish Reggae Festival in R.B. March 12

    RED BANK — Congregation Beth Shalom of Red Bank will host an evening of Jewish reggae and world music 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. A press release from the congregation previously reported the date incorrectly as Wednesday, March 11. The Israeli reggae group Aharit HaYamim, will travel to Red Bank straight from Long Beach,…

  • McHeffey run will be held for 8th year

    SEA BRIGHT — Just ahead of spring, the eighth annual KDM Foundation St. Patrick’s 3-Mile Fun Run will begin in Sea Bright at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 15. A local tradition, the event celebrates the life of Keith D. McHeffey, who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001, and benefits local charities. McHeffey was a…

  • Local school board races under way

    BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer Aday after a heavy snowstorm closed schools and government offices on Monday, March 2, Gov. Jon Corzine extended the filing date for school board candidates until 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. In local towns, slates of candidates for Board of Education seats include incumbents and newcomers, with the most heated…

  • March: So many fertile thoughts

    Virgil said, “Look with favor upon a bold beginning” Virgil said, "Look with favor upon a bold beginning" Snow and ice are gone, but we still find winter’s residue spread across the garden in small twigs and browned leaves, soil heaved by frost and tons of sweet gum balls.   I could make a fortune…

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