Tag: Holmdel
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Area athletes announce college choices on National Signing Day
By Matthew Rocco Six seniors at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) are taking the next step to NCAA Division I soccer, joining dozens of Shore Conference athletes who made their college choices official on National Signing Day. Aedan Boriotti (Rutgers University), Thomas Judge (James Madison University), Ryan Nigro (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Ryan O’Connor (Loyola…
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Deep Cut Orchid Society to hold 20th annual exhibit
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Deep Cut Orchid Society (DCOS) will hold its 20th annual orchid show, which will feature thousands of bright flowers to make the winter months more colorful. The largest orchid exhibit in the tri-state area will run from Feb. 9-12 at the Dearborn Market off route 35. Hours will be…
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Residents express opposition to JCP&L project during public hearing
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Monmouth County residents came out in full force and many voiced their concerns over the new, giant electric proposal by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). Many disgruntled residents were among the estimated 2,000 on hand during the public meeting that was held at Middletown High School North…
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Lancers rebound with important wins in showcase contests
By Matthew Rocco The Saint John Vianney High School girls’ basketball team has shown no signs of slowing down since a loss to Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School, taking four games in a row capped by a win at the Coaches Choice USA weekend showcase. The Lancers put on a defensive display in an…
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Local student pens patriotic essay focused on democracy
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Saint John Vianney High School junior Jeffrey Nelson believes that being an American comes with certain responsibilities. He captured this sentiment in his audio essay for the Voice of Democracy scholarship contest, which is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and open to high school students. Nelson’s take on patriotism…
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Holmdel Historical Society announces restoration of St. Catharine’s Church
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer The Holmdel Historical Society (HHS), which researches, preserves and interprets the history and architectural history of Holmdel, has voted to move forward on its first order of business for 2017 — a major restoration of the old St. Catharine’s Church. In a unanimous vote, led by HHS President Peter Manieri…
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In the service
U.S. Air Force Airman Chelsea E. Keaveny, daughter of Helen E. Kenny of Holmdel, 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…
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Campaigns begin for vacant seat as senator retires
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Monmouth County Republican Sen. Joe Kyrillos has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2017, after serving 28 years in the state Legislature. The 56-year-old Middletown resident has served in the state Senate since 1992, where he represents the 13th Legislative District, and prior to that, he served in…
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‘Before the Flood’ screening and discussion set for Feb. 21
The Monmouth Community Climate Coalition will hold a free viewing of the documentary, “Before the Flood,” narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main St. (Route 520/Newman Springs Road). Following the film, climate scientist Jan Dash will comment on the film and answer questions. This is an…
