• Why you shouldn’t expect a refund

    Most Americans will get a tax refund this season, but experts say this is a poor financial decision It’s the time of year when Uncle Sam pays you back. A majority of Americans (51 percent) have already received or expect to receive a tax refund this season, according to a recent Bankrate.com report, which also…

  • The tax facts for homeowners

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Own your home? Here’s how to max out on your breaks deductions when you file your taxes In case you haven’t been paying attention, April 15 is quickly approaching. If you’re a homeowner, that’s more than just an average hump day on the spring calendar: It’s also “D-Day” for…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    St. John Vianney High School’s 2015 inductees to the Athletic Hall of Fame included the 1973 boys cross-country team, which is the first team to win a state championship in St. John Vianney history; Anthony Castro, ’04, of Matawan and owner of Valor Wrestling Club; Rose Jackson, ’95, originally of Old Bridge; Shantel Brown, ’05,…

  • Middletown South enjoys best girls basketball season

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Middletown High School South’s Alexandra Balsamo (24) fights for a rebound with Franklin High School’s Jaeda Wildgoose, left, and Andreana Miller during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions quarterfinals at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River on March 17. The Group III state champion Eagles, making their Tournament of Champions debut,…

  • St. Rose stops Lancers in TOC semifinals

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Above: St. John Vianney High School’s Gabrielle Caponegro takes it to the basket as she drives past New Providence High School defender Katie Kinum during the NJSIAA Tournament of Championship quarterfinals March 17 at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River. The Non-Public A champion Lancers were victorious, 63-39. Below:…

  • Jesus Christ Superstar

    TOP PICK Phoenix Productions will bring a fresh rendition of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” to Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre for four performances the last weekend of March. Created more than 40 years ago, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events. The musical,…

  • Lorraine Littman Heine

    Lorraine Littman Heine, 83, of Matawan, passed away on Dec. 19, 2014, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born in East Orange, Ms. Heine grew up in Livingston and then lived in New York City for 17 years. She was a resident of Matawan for the past 40 years. Ms. Heine retired…

  • Communiversity open house set for March 30

    The New Jersey Coastal Communiversity will hold its spring Open House from 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 30 at Brookdale Community College’s Warner Student Life Center, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Prospective students will be able to speak with Communiversity representatives about local access to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business, education, public safety, information technology,…

  • Open house for sailing instruction April 12

    FAIR HAVEN — The River Rats will hold a Sail Training Open House from 1-4 p.m. April 12 at the Fair Haven Youth Center, 35 Fisk St. The River Rats is a nonprofit organization that has been teaching sailing on the Navesink River to youngsters age 9-16 for more than 50 years. Sail training is…

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