• Lancers fall in semifinals of girls’ hoops sectionals to Caseys

    Lancers fall in semifinals of girls’ hoops sectionals to Caseys

    By Matthew Rocco The Saint John Vianney High School girls’ basketball team came up short in its defense of a state championship, as rival Red Bank Catholic High School advanced to the sectional finals. The Lancers, seeded third in the NJSIAA Non-Public A South bracket, had knocked the Caseys out of the state tournament three…

  • CBA falls short in state hockey semifinals vs. Delbarton

    CBA falls short in state hockey semifinals vs. Delbarton

    By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) made two determined comebacks before the Delbarton School broke away in the third period for a 5-2 victory in the NJSIAA Non-Public semifinals March 2 at Codey Arena in West Orange. It marked the third straight year the two teams met late in the tournament, with them splitting…

  • Anderson, Schutzenhofer state place-winners in Atlantic City

    Anderson, Schutzenhofer state place-winners in Atlantic City

    By Wayne Witkowski Tom Anderson of Middletown High School North’s and Nick Schutzenhofer of Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) wrestling teams were state place-winners in the NJSIAA championships held March 5 at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. Anderson became only the second wrestler in Middletown North history to reach 40 wins in a season when he decisioned…

  • Youngsters enthralled with visit from high school readers

    Youngsters enthralled with visit from high school readers

    PLUMSTED – National Honor Society students from New Egypt High School recently visited the New Egypt Primary School to spend time with kindergartners and to promote the Read Across America Day initiative. The high school students visited the primary school on March 2 to read selections from the works of Dr. Seuss. As the kindergartners…

  • Examiner In the Service

    Examiner In the Service

    U.S. Air Force Airman Mitchell J. Kelley Jr. graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an 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 earn four credits toward…

  • Panel advances package helping bees

    Panel advances package helping bees

    A package of bills citing the importance of bees to New Jersey’s agriculture industry received Assembly Agriculture Committee approval by a 5-0 vote on March 6. A3403, sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Burlington) and Assemblyman Parker Space (R-Sussex), designates the common eastern bumble bee as the state native pollinator, according to a…

  • No Stigma Network plans workshop

    No Stigma Network, a local nonprofit organization, will host “Life Planning: Helping Families Plan for the Future of a Loved One with a Disability” on April 1. The presenter will be Jason Miller, director of social services, Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey (PLAN/NJ). The purpose of the workshop is to educate families who…

  • On Campus

    Jacqueline Anna Giancola of East Brunswick was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.   Kaitlyn Albanese of East Brunswick was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa.   Aditi Mahapatra of East Brunswick was named to the dean’s…

  • Lady Vikings vie for sectional hoops championship

    Lady Vikings vie for sectional hoops championship

    By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick After a pair of clutch victories in both the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV semifinals and quarterfinals, South Brunswick High School’s girls’ basketball team was set to meet Sayreville War Memorial High School March 6 in the sectional finale. The top-seeded Bombers (27-2) downed the Lady Vikings in the Greater…

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