• Shore Regional’s Mazzella wins Group I 800-meter title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Shore Regional High School’s Kevin Mazzella has been at least one step ahead of the competition all spring. The Blue Devils runner continued his winning ways at the NJSIAA Group I championships May 29-30 at Egg Harbor Township High School. Mazzella added the Group I state title to all his…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The sixth race on May 23 at Monmouth Park proved an extra special one for the jockey aptly nicknamed “Jersey” Joe Bravo when he piloted Boss Man to victory, marking the 43-year-old journeyman’s 5,000th trip to the winner’s circle. Bravo joins the elite company of just 30 other riders to achieve this milestone. The Monroe…

  • Rumson boys find success in state, conference tournaments

    RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Following its outstanding run through the NJSIAA South Jersey Group I and overall Group I tournaments, Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School’s stellar boys lacrosse season came to an end May 30 when the Bulldogs fell to Summit High School, 7-0, in the first round of the Tournament of…

  • Rumson girls regain section title before falling in Group II finals

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Brittany Bruno, left, and Red Bank Catholic High School’s Alexa Bezzone chase after a loose ball during the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II finals May 27 at Rumson. The Bulldogs captured their first state sectional title since 2011, beating their Shore Conference rivals, 14-5. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER…

  • New Jersey Renaissance Faire

    TOP PICK Jasmine Kyle This spring, “pirates” will invade the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, vying for the services of future hero of England, Francis Drake. A cast of 80 colorful characters will grace the streets and stages of this year’s event, to be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6-7 in Bordentown, rain or shine. Returning…

  • Basie Awards honor excellence in high school stage productions

    Above: Basie Awards went to Alysa Finnegan for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical” and Sean Molicki for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical,” in Mater Dei Prep’s production of “Curtains.” Below: Nicole Cebulko was nominated for a Basie Award for the title role in Shore Regional High School’s production of “Annie.” RED BANK —…

  • WWE superstar says ‘Yes!’ to meeting fans in Freehold

    By JENNIFER AMATO & TAYLOR LIER Staff Writers WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan will hold a meet-and-greet with fans on June 28 at iPlay America in Freehold. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWE Hundreds of wrestling fans will be throwing their arms up in the air for the popular “Yes!” chant when a WWE superstar makes a local…

  • ‘The Giving Tables’ to benefit Lunch Break

    RED BANK — Local designers will participate in the charity event, “The Giving Tables,” 4-8 p.m. June 4 at Town & Country Kitchen and Bath’s showroom at 25 Bridge Ave., Suite 100, Red Bank. Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break, which provides food, clothing and fellowship to community members in need. Attendees can view designers’ table…

  • Veteran prosecutors promoted to senior litigation counsel

    In an effort to recognize and better use the experience and dedication of career prosecutors in the office, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced the promotion of four current assistant prosecutors who will now serve in the newly created position of senior litigation counsel (SLC) within the office. Assistant prosecutors Peter Boser, Thomas…

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