• New Jersey sues to stop seismic testing research

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Responding to a groundswell of opposition, Gov. Chris Christie’s administration has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court to stop a federally funded research project that critics say would harm marine life and put the region’s coastal economy at risk. The complaint, filed by acting Attorney General John Hoffman,…

  • Public housing surge transforms Long Branch

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The third phase of Woodrow Wilson Commons is the latest Long Branch Housing Authority redevelopment project to be completed. Officials gathered on June 3 to mark completion of the 173-unit townhouse development on High Street. KENNY WALTER/STAFF When his home was devastated by superstorm Sandy, Menplay “Manny” Fountain found a…

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    Ocean Township High School’s Quad Qadri begins his descent into the pit after clearing the bar during the pole vault competition at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions held June 3 at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. Qadri tied for 10th place overall, clearing 13-0. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • User-friendly budgets improve transparency

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer New Jersey residents may have an easier time understanding where their tax dollars are being spent under new state requirements for towns to provide more concise budget summaries. Municipal governments are now required by the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services to produce a userfriendly…

  • Brake check

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Friends (all younger) were talking at lunch with some enthusiasm about “brake-checking” a driver who seemed to be aggressive or a jerk or something. I didn’t want to sound hopelessly out of touch, but I don’t know what the term means. Can you enlighten me? A: When you brake-check someone,…

  • Murphy takes sixth in 3,200 at MOC

    ALLENTOWN By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School long distance runner Conor Murphy closed his high school career before embarking on a college career at Rutgers University with a sixth-place finish in the 3,200 at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC). Murphy ran 9:06.38 in the meet June 3 at Frank Jost Stadium in South…

  • Allentown Legion baseball team is off to a strong start

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Brett Sandford is one of the pitchers the Allentown American Legion baseball team is counting on to help it contend in the Mercer County Division. He was one of five hurlers who combined to pitch a one-hitter in Allentown’s 1-0 win over Delran High School. The team is…

  • Millstone pupils’ creations fill inaugural Design Fair

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Millstone Township Elementary School art teacher Dan Locandro programs a laser cutter with Giuseppe Scibilia, 11, during a Design Fair that showcased the work of pupils who have been part of the Millstone Township K-8 School District’s science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics initiative. FRANK GALIPO MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township…

  • New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Summer Wine Tasting

    TOP PICK The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will present a summer wine tasting on the picturesque grounds of Locust Hill Vineyard in Red Bank 5-7:30 p.m. June 13. Attendees will enjoy a variety of artisanal New Jersey wines, light refreshments and a performance by a New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players brass ensemble. Proceeds from…

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