• SPORT SHORTS

    Nick DePierro, a Freehold Township High School wrestler, has become the newest member of the select 100-career win club. DePierro joined the club on Jan. 11 in style, pinning Manalapan High School’s Edward Vergalasov in their 126-pound match. He is just the third Patriots wrestler to achieve the milestone, joining Gene Accardi (120) and Ken…

  • Patriots’ O’Neill has competitive drive to swim for titles, records

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer A fear of losing isn’t all that drives Freehold Township High School swimmer Ryan O’Neill. “I love winning,” he said. “I hate losing.” Even if it’s a group workout, O’Neill acknowledged that he doesn’t like anyone finishing ahead of him. That competitive drive is why the Patriots’ senior, who has…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The U15 Hazlet Storm boys travel soccer team is holding open tryouts. The Storm islooking for players to join the team and guest play in tournaments. The team is professionally trained and practices year-round in excellent facilities. To be eligible to play for the Hazlet Storm, a player’s birthday must fall between August 1998 and…

  • Cougars’ defense, experience lead the way on hardwood

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer COLTS NECK G lenn Jansen’s first year as a head coach in high school basketball couldn’t be going any better. After 10 years on the bench as Lou Piccola’s assistant coach with the boys basketball team at Colts Neck High School, Jansen is the new head coach of Colts Neck’s…

  • Howell wins the big one, captures conference crown

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Howell High School wrestler Jimmy Slendorn (top) has Christian Brothers Academy’s Liam Gallagher all tied up during their 120-pound match in Howell on Jan. 27. Slendorn won by a major decision, as the Rebels prevailed, 38-25, clinching their ninth straight Shore Conference A North Division title. The match was historic…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Brian Weiner, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P., of Marlboro Gastroenterology, Manalapan, has released his new diet guide, “The Ice Diet.” The new weight loss treatment choice exploits an error in the calculation of calorie content of frozen foods and works by increasing the basal metabolic rate. Details: Visit www.theicediet.com. Tom + Chee, a grilled cheese and tomato…

  • Article

    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 Manalapan 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 – all for a great…

  • Kenneth M. Thoens

    Mr. Thoens, 72, of Howell, died Jan. 19, 2014, at MediCenter of Neptune City. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Surviving are a daughter, Jenine M. Thoens-Tagliaferro, and a son-in-law, Mark Tagliaferro; his former wife, Elfriede Cackowski; two brothers, John Thoens and his wife, Mariam, and Thomas Thoens…

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