• Battle for the ball

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Matawan Regional High School’s Joe Beukers, left, and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Teddy Sourlis get all tangled up as they try to secure a rebound during a Boys Varsity Summer Basketball League game held at Hoop Group in Neptune.

  • 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 has 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…

  • Lions gear up for last year in A North

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Middletown High School North’s boys basketball players, anticipating a strong bounce-back from last winter’s 8-19 season, are in the midst of a hectic and productive offseason schedule. The Lions play their final season in Shore Conference A North before they and Middletown High School South move to the B North Division.…

  • Reaching for the rebound

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Matawan Regional High School’s Randy Myers, right, and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Elijah McAllister try to pull down a rebound during a High School Boys Summer Varsity Basketball League game at Hoop Group in Neptune June 17.

  • Celebrate July Fourth at Oceanfest

    TOP PICK The 25th annual Oceanfest, a family-friendly celebration, will take place 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, rain or shine. The annual Independence Day celebration takes place along the half-mile stretch of the Long Branch Oceanfront Promenade from Pier Village north to Seven Presidents Park. Oceanfest offers something for everyone — delicious food, original crafts,…

  • Study to focus on fishing port of Belford, North Middletown

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The oldest operating fishing port on the East Coast will be the subject of a revitalization study as township officials seek to address areas where redevelopment can have a substantial and positive impact on the community and residents. The Belford Sea and Ferry Terminal area, more commonly…

  • Rotary recognizes achievements of Matawan student, advisor

    Joe Parisi of the Matawan-Aberdeen Rotary Club, presents a scholarship award to Carolyn Samaha, past president of the Interact Club at Matawan Regional High School, for her outreach to ailing and at-risk children. LISA MARIE STECKER MATAWAN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Rotary Club awarded a scholarship to a Matawan Regional High School (MRHS) senior and recognized…

  • Keyport Council swears in McPeek’s successor

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — In the wake of former councilman Ken McPeek’s resignation, the Borough Council unanimously appointed his successor. At a June 23 meeting of the Keyport Borough Council, Matthew Goode, one of three residents nominated by the local Democratic Committee, was sworn in as the replacement for McPeek, who…

  • Learn about square dancing at open house

    A Square Dance Open House will be held from 7:30-10 p.m. July 24 at the Croydon Hall Senior Center, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. The event is sponsored by the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club, which invites attendees to see why square dancing is a great way to stay in shape, have fun and meet friendly…

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