• The race for homeownership

    Ethnic minority groups are disproportionately barred from homeownership; new study examines the consequences A recent report by real estate listing website Zillow.com reveals that minorities face unequal access to housing. Results show that different races have different experiences when seeking a mortgage, buying a house and owning a home. The report, “A House Divided: How…

  • New Egypt’s Frimel commits to play football at Cornell

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Kurt Frimel, who played multiple positions on New Egypt High School’s football team, has committed to play football at the collegiate level with Cornell University. Frimel is expected to play inside linebacker at the Ivy League institution. A multisport student-athlete, Frimel will compete in the discus for New Egypt’s outdoor track…

  • New Egypt coach Cassidy ready to play against dad’s team

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent New Egypt High School junior varsity boys basketball coach Tom Cassidy Jr. has been looking forward to the game at his gym on Feb. 19 since the season’s schedule was completed. Junior varsity, first and foremost, is a primer for young players to get familiar with the faster high school style…

  • Warriors learn to be successful during rebuilding season

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent New Egypt High School’s boys basketball team is going through growing pains in a rebuilding season at 5-14, but coach Matt Kukoda said he sees the younger players gradually coming of age. “I believe we’re better now than we were in December,” Kukoda said. “It’s hard work by them and their…

  • Racing toward the finish line

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jackson Liberty High School’s C.J. Bailey is in a flat-out sprint as he nears the finish line and victory in his 400-meter race at the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III Championships held on Feb. 7 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. Bailey won the state sectional title…

  • State Theatre presents Family Day

    The Big Apple Circus will perform during the eighth annual Family Day on Presidents Day at the State Theatre. The State Theatre will present the eighth annual Family Day on Feb. 17. Family Day is part of the State Theatre’s Hub City Carnivale, a winter festival featuring four weeks of performances, participatory activities, social events…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    To celebrate its 175th anniversary and herald in a new era, Provident Bank, the oldest community bank operating exclusively in New Jersey, has introduced a fresh logo. According to a press release, the decision to refresh Provident Bank’s logo was made after conducting extensive research with customers, employees and the marketplace. The new logo retains…

  • Bonefish Grill event aids food bank

    MANALAPAN — Bonefish Grill has opened a new location at 55 Route 9, just south of Symmes Road, in the Epicentre shopping plaza. Bonefish Grill held a charity night on Jan. 25 to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Attendees enjoyed restaurant favorites, refreshing cocktails and music while raising $7,340, which will allow…

  • Thomasville Home Furnishings announces store closings, sale

    Thomasville Home Furnishings, one of New Jersey’s most distinguished furniture store operations, will close two of their six store locations in Eatontown and East Hanover. A store-closing sale will begin on Feb. 15. Owners Ed Massood and Michael Massood announced they have made the strategic business decision to close both stores and begin a search…

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