• The characteristics of new homes

    Annual census data gives a close look at the year in new construction Every year, hundreds of thousands of new homes are constructed. And every year, the U.S. Census Bureau highlights the makeup of the new homes in its annual “Survey of New Construction.” Here, a look at the makeup of new homes from 2014:…

  • Cougars’ head coach wants his players to study the game

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Colts Neck High School’s head football coach Darian Barnes, a former NFL player, is stressing the mental aspect of football as well as the physical as he gets the Cougars ready for the upcoming season. Colts Neck High School’s football team has spent the summer studying. “We’ve done more classroom…

  • Saturday in the Park 5K benefits women’s and children’s services

    The Jersey Shore Running Club’s 22nd annual Saturday in the Park 5K “Women Taking Steps to Help Women” will be at Holmdel Park Sept. 5. The event features a Women’s 5K Run and Scenic 3-Mile Walk that start at 9 a.m. and Children’s Races at approximately 10 a.m. Close to 500 women runners and walkers…

  • Monmouth soccer teams picked to capture MAAC titles

    The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s (MAAC) men’s and women’s soccer coaches have picked Monmouth University to repeat as league champions. In a vote of the league’s coaches, the Hawks’ men received seven first-place votes and 111 points in total to top the preseason poll. Quinnipiac University received one first-place vote and 95 points to finish…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) will host the Central New Jersey Junior Challenge Sept. 12-13 at the Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson. Players can register as a member or non-member for the event. Members can play the event for $199, while non-members play at $244. To get more information about the HJGT…

  • Love of football brings Bimonte back to game

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Football has a pretty tight grip on Mike Bimonte. The former Manalapan High School standout was ready to walk away from the sport. He graduated in May from Rutgers University and was prepared to get on with life after football. But as the spring turned to summer, Bimonte got the…

  • Deeper, talented Monmouth team ready for football season

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University offensive lineman run through a drill during the Aug. 20 practice on Kessler Field in West Long Branch. The Hawks kick off their 2015 season Sept. 5 at home against College of the Holy Cross. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR As Monmouth University’s football team embarks on its second…

  • In theaters this week

    No EscapeRated: RStars: Owen Wilson,Pierce Brosnan,Lake BellDirector: John ErickDowdle American businessman Jack Dwyer moves his family to Southeast Asia, where they quickly finds themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising. As they frantically seek a safe escape, Jack does everything possible to protect those he loves. War RoomRated: PGStars: Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C.…

  • Did you know?

    “Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church” on Showtime SAM FEINSILVER/SHOWTIME “Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church” will make its world television premiere on Showtime Friday, Sept. 4, at 9 p.m. Rock legend Jimi Hendrix captivated the world with his unique, highly stylized, jaw-dropping approach to blues guitar. This new Showtime documentary chronicles his largest ever U.S. performance at the…

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