• In the service

    In the service

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicole Isaacs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn…

  • Bischoff a driven leader for Falcons’ lacrosse team

    Bischoff a driven leader for Falcons’ lacrosse team

    By Jimmy Allinder Maxwell Bischoff has literally driven himself to becoming one of the top lacrosse players in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC). When the time came for the Bethlehem Township resident to decide where he would go to high school and play lacrosse, he chose Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen, even though the…

  • East Brunswick student headed to national debate competition

    East Brunswick student headed to national debate competition

    EAST BRUNSWICK — Suchritha (Rita) Patlolla will be one of just five students who will represent New Jersey in a congressional debate in the 2017 National Speech and Debate Association’s (NSDA) National Tournament in Alabama in June. The East Brunswick resident, who is a member of the Class of 2019 at The Hun School of Princeton, took…

  • Mayors declare Day of Action to protect immigrants’ rights

    Mayors declare Day of Action to protect immigrants’ rights

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — North Brunswick Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack joined mayors across the country in proclaiming Cities’ Immigration Day of Action. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) organized a national Day of Action on March 21, led by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, chair of the USCM Latino Alliance; Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Providence…

  • Resident is losing faith in congressman

    Resident is losing faith in congressman

    A recent letter published in the Examiner was critical of Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ). The congressman has served our district and our country honorably for 33 years. Among other things, he has become known as a steadfast and vocal supporter of veterans causes and has been a leading proponent of spreading core American values –…

  • Talented Raiders girls’ lacrosse team sets sights on another GMC crown

    Talented Raiders girls’ lacrosse team sets sights on another GMC crown

    By Warren Rappleyea North Brunswick Township High School’s girls’ lacrosse team will look to win its third Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championship in four year this spring. While the Raiders will be without the dynamic duo of Samantha Mehalick and Tatum Altman, who spent the past four years setting offensive records, plenty of talent remains.…

  • Monmouth Regional baseball team ready for challenges of B North

    Monmouth Regional baseball team ready for challenges of B North

    By Matthew Rocco The Monmouth Regional High School baseball team sees the challenges that lie ahead. With their move to the Shore Conference B North Division this season, the Falcons will share a division with multiple teams coming off winning seasons. Monmouth Regional is ready for the challenge. A deep pitching staff and veteran lineup…

  • Pitchers to lead the way for Ocean Township baseball team

    Pitchers to lead the way for Ocean Township baseball team

    By Warren Rappleyea The good news for Ocean Township High School’s baseball team is that several key pitchers return from a squad that went all the way to the finals of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group III finals a year ago. The bad news is that 218 of the…

  • The BULBS Garden Club to meet at library

    The BULBS Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. on March 23 at the Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch. For more information, call Andrea at 732-768-7157 or email her at [email protected].

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