• 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

    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 their faith.…

  • Students to perform ‘Willy Wonka’ musical

    Memorial School in Eatontown will present the musical, “Willy Wonka,” on Jan. 23 and 24 at the Monmouth Regional High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Norman J. Field Way, Tinton Falls. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 23, and 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the…

  • ABLE Act helps those with disabilities

    When your child or loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability, you spend a lot of time worrying about the future. That is why I was very grateful that Congress passed and President Barack Obama recently signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, also known as the ABLE Act. This legislation will allow…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A man passes shops in downtown Red Bank on Jan. 7 during winter’s coldest week yet.

  • Ocean Township bonds for parking lot expansion

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Township Council has approved the purchase of a small piece of land adjacent to Town Hall in order to expand the existing parking lot and improve safety. During the Dec. 30 meeting, the council authorized a $120,000 bond ordinance to fund the purchase of a small…

  • Rook Coffee attracts loyal fan base to Red Bank

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Rook employee Jenny O’Connell enthusiastically served customers who came out to celebrate Rook’s new home in Red Bank, its sixth location. PHOTOS BY JEREMY GROSSMAN For its devoted customers, Rook Coffee is more than just a place to buy a cup of joe — it’s an entire culture. “When you…

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