• K. Hovnanian’s South Grand now open in Asbury Park

    K. Hovnanian Homes, New Jersey’s largest homebuilder, has announced the opening of South Grand, a new collection of luxury townhomes being developed in the heart of Asbury Park. K. Hovnanian’s South Grand, located on Cookman Avenue at the intersection of Grand and Monroe Avenues, features 28 new, four-story townhomes and is another lynchpin in the…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Felician College relief pitcher Danny Naif (Jackson Liberty) and infielder Bruce Strickland (Raritan) landed on the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association (NJCBA) Division II/III All-Rookie Team. Those seeking to be part of an international soccer team may test themselves at the new Boca Juniors Academy June 13-23. For more information, visit www.usboca.com. The Monroe Sports…

  • Runners to pack Red Bank streets for 22nd George Sheehan Classic

    Close to 2,000 runners are expected to flock to the streets of Red Bank June 13 for the 22nd annual George Sheehan Classic. The 5K race has become one of the most popular in the Shore area and throughout the state, and it is named in honor of the late Dr. George Sheehan. While Bill…

  • Caseys reached SCT finals in season that exceeded expectations

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year of sorts, Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s baseball team finished 20-9 and reached the finals of the Shore Conference Tournament. The Caseys also scored a 6-3 win over 14th-seeded Union Catholic Regional High School (13-12) in the opening round of the…

  • Volker, Anzone come up big at the Meet of Champions

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Charlie Volker (810) won the 100-meter dash at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions June 3 at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. Winning the Group II state championship was important. However, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School sprinter Charlie Volker wanted to…

  • College, hospital partner to open lab

    Brookdale Community College has partnered with Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch to open a new patient care technician (PCT) training lab at the college’s Long Branch Higher Education Center at 213 Broadway. The professional-grade lab will serve as a training center for Brookdale students, offer professional development to Monmouth Medical employees and help fill…

  • Hand in Hand nonprofit honors teen volunteers

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A nonprofit that supports children with special needs will honor its teenage volunteers for bringing friendship and positive interaction into the lives of children who may not have a close friend. Hand in Hand, a program of Chabad of the Shore in Long Branch, brings together…

  • Photo

    View of the Brooklyn Bridge, foreground, and the Manhattan Bridge, along the East River from the roof of an apartment building on John Street, New York City, June 7. MARK ROSMAN/STAFF

  • Volunteer EMS providers are vital to towns

    I want to thank our volunteer EMS providers, who are vital to the communities they serve, for all they do for the residents of New Jersey. In addition to facing some of the same issues as paid services, New Jersey’s volunteer EMS squads address the challenges of recruiting and retaining members, raising funds, and maintaining…

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