• Rebels fall in sectional final after close semifinals win

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Wrestling fans left the match agreeing, “It should have been for the state championship.” Brick Memorial High School and Howell High School are two of the highest ranked high school teams in the state (Memorial at No. 2 and Howell at No. 8). However, they were placed in the same…

  • Rebels, Jaguars continue rivalry at District 21 tourney

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Howell High School heavyweight Ryan Demian, left, is one of the wrestlers that the Rebels will be counting on when they look to defend their NJSIAA District 21 championship on Feb. 21 at Manalapan High School. MATT DENTON The wrestling rivalry between Howell High School and Jackson Memorial High School…

  • Charity concert set for high school

    COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Recreation Department, in partnership with clubs and activities from Colts Neck High School, will hold a charity concert to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 20 at Colts Neck High School, Route 537. “Rock For a Cause” is being organized and directed by high school…

  • Investigation into fire continues

    Fire destroyed a home on English Path, Freehold Township, on the morning of Feb. 13. An investigation into the cause is being conducted by the Monmouth County fire marshal. PHOTO COURTESY OF FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Fire officials are investigating a blaze that engulfed a Freehold Township home on the morning of…

  • Marlboro resident selected as Boy Scouts executive

    MARLBORO — A township resident has been selected to fill a high-ranking position within the Monmouth Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Michael P. Mahon, who has been a Marlboro resident for 23 years, recently took over the position of Scout executive. He will be responsible for the daily operations of the council,…

  • Parents’ guide for middle school and high school homework

    As your child progresses from middle school into high school and nears college, the expectations will become much greater. It can be challenging for parents to know exactly how to continue to support their child outside of the classroom.While the level of parental homework help in elementary school is much more tangible, your involvement as…

  • There’s a reason they call it ‘the great outdoors’

    The world has changed.Wii has replaced “Wheeeee!”Tweeting is no longer for the birds, and Blackberries aren’t for picking on a warm summer afternoon. Kids today spend twice as much time indoors than their counterparts two decades ago. But technology can be a great ally for families who want to spend more time in nature. NatureFind,…

  • Need a mentor? Go to camp!

    The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went to battle in the Trojan War, he placed his friend, Mentor, in charge of his son and his kingdom.Today, Mentor has become synonymous with someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced person.…

  • Things to consider before choosing a summer camp

    Though February does not often elicit images of youngsters building campfires or playing games in the pool, the month more synonymous with the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they…

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