• DATEBOOK

     The Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, will host Children’s Story Time – It’s Groundhog Day! at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Children ages 3-6 are welcome for a story and craft. Details: 609-758-7888.  The Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, will host Toddler Time at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3. Children ages 18-36 months and their…

  • Jackson board approves full-day kindergarten

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson School District Board of Education will move forward with plans to implement full-day kindergarten in September. The change from a half-day kindergarten program to a full-day program for 5-yearolds beginning in September met with a vote of approval from the board on Jan. 20. Following…

  • Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…

  • 2015 Plumsted fire budget will be presented to public

    A public meeting during which the 2015 Plumsted Township Fire District budget will be presented to residents has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the New Egypt firehouse, 59 Main St. Residents will be asked to vote on the budget in the fire district election on Feb. 21. The polls will be open…

  • Sweet time in store at Chocolate and Wine Festival

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Jenna Garrison dips a cookie in chocolate at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank. The bakery is among the vendors set for the Chocolate and Wine Festival. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With Valentine’s Day approaching, more than 1,000 people are expected to snack on truffles and sip some port during Greater…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in December. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales and resale dollar volume. In addition, sales associate Rupinder Sodhi of the Old Bridge office was recognized…

  • Tech and the house hunt

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Increased technology use during the buying process is creating a more confident homebuyer It’s little surprise that home hunters are increasingly turning to their tablets, smartphones and desktops to help them find the ideal property for sale. But the extent to which they rely on these tech tools —…

  • Knights have worked to improve on the mats

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Old Bridge High School wrestling team upped its record to 11-2 thanks to a 36-25 win over Edison High School on Jan. 24 that came down to the last match, when Knights 106-pound freshman Mike Botte pinned his opponent. After hovering around the .500 mark for the past three years,…

  • Puck control

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Old Bridge High School’s Justin Aronson, right, looks to take control of the puck as Colonia/JFK Memorial’s Luke Bizub tries to get there first. Old Bridge won the Jan. 21 game played at the Old Bridge Sports Arena, 5-0.

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