• Lions, Warriors athletes move on to group meets

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent JACKSON LIBERTY Brandon McLish of Jackson Liberty High School’s boys track and field team won the 400-meter dash in 49.70 and anchored the fourth-place 4×400 and 4×800 relays, while teammate Nestali DeLeon won the shot put at 48-2½ to lead the Lions in advancing from the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III…

  • Jaguars advance in state sectional

    FRANK GALIPO Chris Hawryluk and the Jackson Memorial High School baseball team have reached the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament. The Jaguars, seeded fourth, were scheduled to host No. 9-seed Old Bridge High School May 26. The state sectional final is May 29 on the home field of the higher seeded…

  • The Italian Chicks Variety Show

    TOP PICK Presented by actor Danny Aiello, “The Italian Chicks” opens its East Coast tour on May 31 at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. It is a one-night-only comedy and song event that kicks off the group’s tour. “The Italian Chicks” is a two-hour comedy revue variety show with a focus on family,…

  • Students entertain at nursing facility

    HOWELL — In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Saint Veronica School kicked off the week with a visit by staff and students to the CareOne nursing and rehabilitation center in Jackson in January. The children performed a variety of music selections for the residents, including piano, flute and harp solos, and choreographed numbers from their…

  • Plumsted delays passage of 2015 municipal budget

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Uncertainty in Trenton regarding the state’s pension fund caused officials in Plumsted to hold off on a vote to adopt the township’s 2015 budget. Mayor Jack Trotta said the decision to delay the budget’s adoption arose from the possibility that Gov. Chris Christie could be ordered by a…

  • New puppy is putting family to the test

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch There truly aren’t many things cuter than a puppy. There were many promises that led up to getting her, which included, but were not limited to, “I’ll feed her and water her and take care of her all of the time!” and the ever-sodiligent, “She can sleep with me,…

  • Motorcycles will visit Cream Ridge

    UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host Bike Night 2015 from 5:30-9 p.m. June 3 at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Cream Ridge. “This is the second time we are holding this event at the golf course, but the first time with their new…

  • Freehold Idol begins June 3

    FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold has announced that its popular singing contest, Freehold Idol, is back for its ninth season and is now presented by iPlay America, Freehold Township. Talented individuals from throughout the region will begin to entertain audiences and vie for first-place bragging rights at 7:30 p.m. June 3 outdoors at the Monmouth County…

  • Strolling the grounds

    FRANK GALIPO Historic Allaire Village in Allaire State Park, Wall Township, hosted a Dog Appreciation Day event sponsored by Kindred Souls Dog Training and Therapy Corps, Howell. The event featured educational demonstrations, costume contests and exhibitors. Precious, a “Shorkie,” checked out the May 16 activities from her stroller.

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