• Area track and field athletes strike gold at county meet

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Throwers Sarena Dixon of Red Bank Regional High School and Michelle Mazza of Ocean Township High School resumed their shot put rivalry from last year at the Monmouth County Indoor Championships. The Shore’s two best throwers were as close as ever, with Dixon winning by 2 inches. Her 40-2½ narrowly…

  • Fueled by win over St. Joe’s, Bucs contending in B North

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Stocked with senior veterans, Red Bank Regional High School’s boys basketball team is capitalizing on a deep roster this season. The Buccaneers are off to a 7-1 start thanks to big wins over Shore Conference B North Division rivals Wall High School, Neptune High School and Matawan Regional High School. But…

  • Bulldogs, Blue Devils have strong Hoop Group showing

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Long Branch High School’s Frederick Reeves, middle, makes an over-the-shoulder pass between Shore Regional High School defenders during the Hoop Group Boardwalk Showcase game played on Jan. 10 at Long Branch. The Blue Devils knocked off the host Green Wave, 58-36. FRANK GALIPO Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys basketball team…

  • Doubt: A Parable

    TOP PICK Playhouse 22 presents “Doubt: A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley through January 18. The drama is set in a fictional religious school in the Bronx in 1964. When a nun expresses concerns about the behavior of a progressive and beloved priest, explosive allegations are leveled against the priest, leaving all in doubt over…

  • SCAN holds Walkers Club in Eatontown

    SCAN’s new Walkers Club at Monmouth Mall is open to everyone. Walk at your own pace through the mall, anytime beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is required to receive your complimentary pedometer and to be eligible for prizes. Free informative seminars offered Thursdays at 9 a.m. in the Food Court with guest speakers from Kessler…

  • Four tips for improving standardized test scores

    By Michael Ginsberg Just because your child is smart doesn’t mean they’re going to ace the PARCC, PSAT, or SATs.There are lots of factors that contribute to test performance results. Here are four of the most important with tips on how to help. Poor nutrition To keep cognitive function at its peak, the brain needs…

  • Keep vision in your future

    January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.There’s so much more in life to see. Don’t let glaucoma take your sight away. For seniors, the best years are yet to come.With more free time, you can set your sights on wonderful places to go and people to see. Just make sure you keep an eye on glaucoma. Glaucoma…

  • NOTES

    Oceanport United Methodist Church will host a spaghetti dinner 5-7 p.m. Jan. 31 at 50 Main St., Oceanport. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. For more information, call 732-299-0784.

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    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 toward…

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