• How does your garden grow?

    Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring:  Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year.  Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…

  • Spring is in the air for home gardeners

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A multitude of orchids were on display at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show held Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. Those preparing for the spring growing season may also visit the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, which runs Feb. 12-15 in Edison. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If…

  • Bulletin Board

    – The Provident Bank Foundation has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for a $100,000 grant open to nonprofits located within Provident Bank’s service area that offer community enrichment programs that drive economic development, contribute to a more well-rounded community experience, and provide increased access to information and specialized learning opportunities. This RFP is geared…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Pamela El-Ghoul of the Marlboro office was recognized for her exceptional industry success during December. El- Ghoul led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. She can be reached in Weichert’s…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Big League Edge Performance Baseball presents its Impact Velocity Pitching Camp featuring former MLB pitcher Jim Parque. The camp will be held 10 a.m. to noon at the Central Jersey Baseball Academy Feb. 14-15.

  • Jackson’s Carter makes quick transition to college hoops

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Eric Carter of Jackson Township may have a modest stat line, but he has made sizable contributions with his intangibles as he quickly adjusts to NCAA Division I level basketball at the University of Delaware. “I was down here during the summer, and it didn’t take much time for me to…

  • Goetz boys basketball team captures eighth division title

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Carl W. Goetz Middle School’s boys basketball team reeled off victories in its last three Ocean County Intermediate Athletic League games to wrap up its eighth Red Division title in 16 years. Two key players in that drive — guard Jayson Lee and forward Nick Kinzler — were selected to the…

  • Colaprico is first-round pick of Chicago Red Stars

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Danielle Colaprico, who set career records at the University of Virginia, was drafted by the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League with the ninth pick in the first round. A Freehold native, she starred at Red Bank Catholic High School before becoming a two-time All-American at Virginia.…

  • Strong sectional showing sends Lions to group track meet

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Brandon McLish led a charge of Jackson Liberty High School boys and girls indoor track and field athletes into the NJSIAA Group III championships on Feb. 13 with a strong showing in the Central Jersey sectionals. The girls won the team title by a 48-43 margin over runner-up Middletown High School…

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