• Totally ’80s Wine Tasting planned for April 22

    Totally ’80s Wine Tasting planned for April 22

    A Totally ’80s Wine Tasting will be held from 7-10 p.m. on April 22 at American Legion Post 25, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown. There will be dinner, dessert, music, a wine pull, basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and tastings of wine, beer, liquor and hard cider. Proceeds will benefit Warnsdorfer Elementary School’s 50th Anniversary Events Fund in…

  • Area wrestlers among those readying for state meet

    Area wrestlers among those readying for state meet

    By Matthew Rocco Correspondent The Middletown High School North and Raritan High School wrestling teams made appearances in the NJSIAA sectional championships, as area grapplers prepare for the individual tournament. Middletown North breezed through the first two rounds of the North Jersey, Section II, Group IV playoffs. The Lions defeated Colonia High School, 67-3, in…

  • Eagles top Lions on ice to take Mayor’s Cup

    Eagles top Lions on ice to take Mayor’s Cup

    By Wayne Witkowski Forward Ryan Lambert scored two goals and earned the Most Valuable Player award when Middletown High School South’s ice hockey team reclaimed the Mayor’s Cup with a 5-3 victory over Middletown High School North Feb. 13 at Middletown Ice World. In a showdown of two of the hottest teams in the Shore…

  • Monmouth County Park System offers trails training

    Monmouth County Park System offers trails training

    The Monmouth County Park System is seeking volunteers to become part of a trails team which helps to maintain more than 130 miles of trails throughout the county. An information session about the trails team will be held at the Thompson Park Longbridge Annex, 53 Longbridge Road, Holmdel, on March 11 from 9 a.m. to…

  • America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive runs through March 6

    America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive runs through March 6

    The America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive is being held nationwide this month during National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dr. Benjamin Klayman and his team at Red Bank Smiles will lead campaign activities at their office at 180 River Road, Red Bank. The drive is designed to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and to collect oral care…

  • Sayreville wrestlers gain valuable experience at varsity level

    Sayreville wrestlers gain valuable experience at varsity level

    By Warren Rappleyea When the Sayreville War Memorial High School wrestling team began the season, coach Marcus Ivy was hoping it would be more than just a rebuilding year. “We have talent, but it’s young talent,” the fifth-year coach said. “I know they’re good wrestlers — they just didn’t have much varsity experience.” That’s no…

  • South River church sponsoring fundraiser

    South River church sponsoring fundraiser

    Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in South River is sponsoring a fundraiser. Orders are now being taken for fresh, homemade kielbasy for Easter. The kielbasy freezes well. The cost is $7 per pound, and the deadline to order is March 5. Pickup will take place between 2-3 p.m. March 18 at the Church Hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave.,…

  • Bombers, Knights look to make noise in GMC Tournament

    Bombers, Knights look to make noise in GMC Tournament

    By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls’ basketball team is the top seed in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament, while the Bombers’ boys’ squad earned the third seed. Neighboring Old Bridge High School — fresh off its upset win over Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen — garnered the fifth seed in…

  • Edison Elks to hold breakfast March 12

    Edison Elks to hold breakfast March 12

    Edison Elks Lodge No. 2487 will hold a breakfast buffet from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on March 12 at its lodge at 375 Old Post Road, Edison. The buffet will consist of eggs (any style), omelets to order, bacon, sausage, Taylor ham, toast, assorted cereals, juices, coffee, tea, milk and desserts. The cost is $8 for adults, $4…

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