• Andrews’ kick does the trick at national championships

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Robby Andrews’ running career has been one of electrifying kicks at the end of races. He used them to win national championships at the high school, college and professional levels. On June 20 at the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, which served as the trials for the…

  • North Howell tops Old Bridge to win USABL championship

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Nothing that the North Howell Clippers 11U baseball team does surprises manager Gerry Zappulla. The players on the Clippers, who are based in the North Howell Little League, have played organized baseball since they were 7 years old. In that time, they developed a bond and chemistry on the baseball…

  • Mustangs head district softball after breakthrough campaign

    Over the past few seasons, the Marlboro High School softball team was on a steady climb. This past season, it all came together for head coach Nick Scalzo and the Mustangs, and they became one of the Shore’s best teams. They picked up signature playoff wins in the Shore Conference Tournament and NJSIAA Central Jersey…

  • Hallbauer led Howell hockey on historic state tourney run

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Kyle Hallbauer was the leading scorer in the state while leading the Howell High School ice hockey team to the NJSIAA Public A state championship game. The Rebels became the first Freehold Regional High School District team to play for the state title at Newark’s Prudential Center. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC…

  • Auditions set for ‘Manalapan’s Got Talent’

    MANALAPAN — A new audition date has been set for “Manalapan’s Got Talent.” Auditions will be held on July 11 at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33. The original audition date was June 27. Manalapan residents between the ages of 13 and 21 are eligible to participate in the competition, according to a press…

  • Administrator interviews to be held

    COLTS NECK – The Township Committee is continuing its search for a new township administrator. Robert Bowden retired on May 1 after working for 25 years as Colts Neck’s administrator and Thomas Antus has been serving as interim township administrator. Antus was the long-time township administrator in Freehold Township before retiring from that position several…

  • Raceway will present fireworks

    FREEHOLD — Fireworks and fun will be on tap when Freehold Borough presents the annual Independence Day concert and fireworks celebration at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, on July 2 (rain date July 3). Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. The Eddie Testa Band will perform from 7-9 p.m. Local resident Kason Jackson will sing “The…

  • Winning

    FRANK GALIPO Joe Zalzanko, right, of Woodbridge, purchases fine wines during the Win & Wine Weekend/ Chocolate Festival held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport June 27 and 28. Greater Media was an event sponsor.

  • Lucas Construction tapped to complete road projects

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has awarded a contract to the Lucas Construction Group, Morganville, for the town’s 2015 road, drainage and sidewalk improvement program. According to municipal documents, the initial bid for the contract by Lucas Construction was $2.08 million. With the addition of two roads, the final amount…

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