• SPORT SHORTS

    The U15 Hazlet Storm boys travel soccer team is holding open tryouts. The Storm is looking 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…

  • Snagging the rebound

    Long Branch High School’s Terrel Cox (4) pulls down a rebound against Matawan Regional High School on Jan. 30. The Green Wave saw their division championship hopes take a hit when the Huskies pulled out a 40-37 road win in Long Branch. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Better shot selection, defense lead to wins for Blue Devils

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent SHORE REGIONAL A fter struggling through the early part of the season, Shore Regional High School’s boys basketball team has tightened its defense, focused on taking higher percentage shots and, more importantly, won its last six games. A year ago, the Blue Devils posted a surprising 20-7 mark, and with several…

  • Ocean’s Mazza emerging as one of state’s best shot putters

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Every time that Michelle Mazza throws the shot put, it’s a win for the Ocean Township High School thrower. Last summer, when the Spartans’ standout was lying in one hospital bed after another, she didn’t know what her future would hold, let alone how far she would be throwing the…

  • Guild exhibits members’ work

    “Peace of the Ocean” by Nicole Vincenti of Brick The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury will host a show of artwork by exhibiting and associate members. The annual exhibit showcases work in a wide variety of media — acrylic, casein, charcoal, collage, etching, fiber, fine craft, graphite, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, wood…

  • Days of fun planned for man’s best friends

    More than 150 pet-related vendors will be on hand when the Super Pet Expo returns to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison from Feb. 7-9. The fun-filled family event will feature entertainment and educational activities. Highlights include the following:  A pet fashion show and competition will require judges to grade participants…

  • It is important to know the signs of and learn how to prevent traumatic brain injuries

    A s the winter season thrives, kids are enjoying their favorite extracurricular activities, including winter team sports. Sports like skiing, hockey, snowboarding and even ice skating can result in injury if safety guidelines are not followed. Last year, more than 1 million children visited a hospital emergency room with a sportsrelated injury, including concussions. In…

  • 11 steps to looking better without breaking a sweat

    Quick fixes for skin, hair, makeup and style give an extra ego boost to encourage dieters By Dawn Klingensmith CTW Features It takes time to see results from exercise programs, skincare regimens and other lifestyle changes intended to make us look and feel our best.And while lifestyle changes are the best way to get and…

  • NOTES

    Monmouth Medical Center is offering several community health education programs at various locations during February.  “Heart Health Fair and Wear Red Day” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Monmouth Mall, 180 Route 35, Eatontown. Health screenings, heart-healthy activities and giveaways will be featured at this…

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