• SPORT SHORTS

    The AAU Howell Warriors won their third championship in their first two seasons by winning the Hoop Group League. The Warriors defeated Tinton Falls in a thrilling final, 43-41, in the championship game. They beat Fair Haven, 26-20, in the semifinals. The No. 1-seeded Warriors used some timely buckets down the stretch, along with a…

  • Duke-bound Panton wins All-American recognition

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Domonique Panton has plenty to be excited about. The Freehold Township High School senior achieved her season-long goal of becoming an All-American at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on March 13-15 at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City. Panton finished sixth in the triple jump (39-8½)…

  • Patriots’ special season ends with sectional finals loss

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold Township High School’s Tyree Wilson soars to the basket as he puts up a shot against Hillsborough High School during the March 9 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III finals played in Freehold Township. The visiting Raiders out-scored the Patriots, 16-4, in the final minutes of the game to steal…

  • Shatsky leads Mustangs to sectional title in overtime

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Top: Marlboro High School’s Nicole Shatsky is surrounded by her teammates as she holds up the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV trophy the Mustangs won on March 10 when they defeated Monroe Township High School, 60-52, in overtime. The game was played in Monroe. Above: Marlboro’s Tatum Evans, right, is…

  • Buyer & Cellar

    TOP PICK George Street Playhouse and Artistic Director David Saint have announced that New Jersey native John Tartaglia — from the original Broadway cast of “Avenue Q,” “Sesame Street,” and “Johnny and the Sprites” — will appear in New Brunswick as the sole cast member of “Buyer & Cellar,” the fourth production of the New…

  • County starts to repair potholes

    After weeks of plowing and salting county roads, Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering crews have transitioned over to the next phase of operation: pothole repair on county roads, according to a press release. “There are nine Highway Division crews going out on county roads every day to look for and repair potholes,”…

  • Joseph J. Hagner

    Joseph J. Hagner, 77, of Colts Neck, entered eternal rest on March 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ridgewood, N.Y., Joseph lived in Old Bridge before coming to Colts Neck. He attended Thomas Edison High School in New York and upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and held the…

  • Summer fun close to home

    Summer revelers often take to the skies, rails and waves to embark on a vacation adventure.With the kids out of school and relaxed hours at the workplace, individuals and families generally find that summer is the ideal time to plan a getaway. For those who find they don’t have the funds this year, or simply…

  • Enjoy the area’s many recreational offerings

    RECREATION 2015 Garden State Rocks Climbing Gym Garden State Rocks Climbing Gym, located at 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, moved to Middlesex Gymnastics’ state-of-the-art facility in 2007. They offer instructional and recreational programs for all ages, skill and fitness levels. From classes for kids and adults to a climbing team for kids, Garden State Rocks has…

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