• Jaguars’ Juhasz to continue soccer career at Rowan

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School goalkeeper Chris Juhasz felt right at home when he decided on a college career at New Jersey Athletic Conference perennial contender Rowan University. Scott Baker, a former assistant coach at Rowan who took over as head coach, played at Jackson Memorial before going on to a college…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Ocean County’s largest senior softball league is looking for more players. It already has nearly 150 men from age 60 into their 80s who are participating in a healthy activity, having fun and being competitive on the diamond. Additional Jackson players are being sought for the upcoming season. The Berkeley Senior Softball League plays on…

  • Jackson wrestlers compete for team, individual pride at districts

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s Jarret DiGiantomasso tries to break free from Brick Township High School’s Will Scott during their 160-pound match at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV finals. DiGiantomasso lost this match, but the Jaguars went on to beat the Green Dragons, 34-31, to capture the state sectional title. MATT…

  • Fire commissioners ask public to support budget

    PLUMSTED — Residents will have their say on the finances of Plumsted’s fire district when they vote on the $2 million budget that has been proposed by the Board of Fire Commissioners. The vote is scheduled for 2-9 p.m. Feb. 21 at the New Egypt firehouse, Main Street. All registered voters in Plumsted are eligible…

  • The M Spot

    TOP PICK New Jersey Repertory Company presents the world premiere of “The M Spot” by Michael Tucker, star of TV’s “L.A. Law.” Jerry and Maddie have been married — forever — and are looking for something to recapture the former vitality of their marriage. They’ve been through the mill when it comes to therapists and…

  • Camp defines and develops character

    Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be learned from a textbook or in a lecture — it is learned through teachable moments and experiences. So where can families turn to help provide the…

  • 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.…

  • 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,…

  • 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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