• Jaguars boys to enter season with rebuilt lineup, new coach

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Having a rebuilt lineup for a team that has strung together 20-win seasons and Shore Conference A South Division championships over the last four years might be daunting for a new coach in his first varsity position. But Kevin McQuade, who moves up from assistant coach, is eager for his first…

  • Getting set for season opener

    FRANK GALIPO Jackson Memorial High School’s Brittany Holmes, left, drives the baseline against Red Bank Catholic High School during the preseason scrimmage on Dec. 13 in Jackson. Both teams were gearing up for the start of the regular season on Dec. 19.

  • Monmouth’s Jeffery taking postseason accolades in stride

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University’s Matt Jeffery (5) was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Defensive Player of the Year for a second straight season. The Freehold Township High School graduate helped the Hawks win the MAAC title this fall and return to the NCAA Tournament. Jeffery has been nominated for the…

  • Wrapping presents gets easier with age

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch When our sons were little, I liked to follow them around with an oversized VHS camera on my shoulder and film each and every breathtaking moment. These days, on the rare occasions our Clinch clan is together, we like to sit and watch those old family movies. Our all-but-grown…

  • Avoiding pitfalls that can derail your diet

    Healthy Resolutions Diet and exercise make great bedfellows for men and women looking to live a healthier lifestyle.A combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise makes it easier for men and women to maintain a healthy weight while lowering their risk of various ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. A heightened awareness of what…

  • Police mourn K-9 officer

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Members of the Plumsted Township Police Department are mourning the death of a former colleague after word spread that the department’s first K-9 officer died Dec. 3. Heika, a female German shepherd, served with the Police Department for a decade under the supervision of her handler, Sgt. Robert…

  • Burglary suspects arrested

    JACKSON — A Delaware couple was taken into custody by Jackson police officers following their alleged involvement in a Thanksgiving Day burglary. Police said they were notified of the burglary just after 10 p.m. Nov. 27 after a Jackson family found its West Veterans Highway home had been ransacked by intruders. According to police, the…

  • Acoustic NRG, Daniela’s Wish team up

    FREEHOLD — Acoustic NRG, a local classic rock trio, will be appearing at Pub 33 (formerly Park 33) at 618 Park Ave., Freehold, on Dec. 19 from 8-11 p.m. In keeping with the spirit of the season, Acoustic NRG has teamed up with Daniela’s Wish, a local charity. The band is asking all who attend…

  • Plumsted takes a step toward treatment plant

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — A draft permit that would allow for the creation of a surface water discharge system was recently issued by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and is being touted by officials as a milestone for the New Egypt Redevelopment Plan. The permit, which awaits final approval from…

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