Tag: Keyport
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Keyport football coach Paczkowski steps down
By Wayne Witkowski John Paczkowski, who quickly turned Keyport High School football around in his second season with a 6-5 record and ending with a 35-34 loss to Palmyra High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I semifinals, resigned April 18 for personal reasons. “I thank the parents and players for support,” Paczkowski said.…
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Columbia Bank Helps Feed Keyport’s Needy
As part of a special Columbia Bank community service project, Team Columbia volunteers recently prepared and served 70 hot meals to needy residents through the Bayshore Lunch Program in Keyport. “We are extremely pleased to assist the Reformed Church of Keyport with their mission to help feed members of our communities,” said Thomas Kemly, Columbia…
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Red Raiders looking to pick up steam on baseball diamond
By Matthew Rocco The first two weeks of the baseball season haven’t been kind to Keyport High School. The Red Raiders were thrown into the fire early, facing the likes of Freehold High School and division rival St. Rose High School. But thanks to their tough schedule, the Red Raiders expect to be stronger in…
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Runners will converge May 15 at Sandy Hook National Park
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – A new race coming to the Jersey Shore will bring together runners of all abilities at one of the state’s most iconic sites. Peak Projects, a new full-service event management and production company founded by two Monmouth County natives, will hold its inaugural “Run The Hook” race…
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Young Red Raiders have bright future on basketball court
By Matthew Rocco A young roster hasn’t stopped the Keyport High School girls basketball team from making its mark on the court this season. The Red Raiders have counted on a small group of veterans to lead the team. Only two seniors, Sherelle Hill and Makaela Tuccille, are on the varsity squad. Keyport also has…
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Artwork sought for Keyport GardenWalk contest
Artists are invited to submit original artwork, in all forms of media, for the fifth annual Keyport GardenWalk Art Contest. Submissions must be received by March 1. Entries will be judged by a nonpartisan panel of art and graphics professionals. The winning entry will become the property of Keyport GardenWalk and be used for publicity…
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Environmental groups happy with beach access rules
that By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH-The New Jersey legislature has placed the role of regulating beach access back in the hands of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). On Jan. 19, Gov. Chris Christie signed a law that would allow the DEP to award permits and oversee beach access for development…
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Bayshore groups seek funds to test water quality
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer KEYPORT — Members of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council and NY/NJ Baykeeper are hoping to secure funding that will assist in the monitoring of local waters for harmful pathogens. Recently, the NY/NJ Baykeeper applied for a grant from the New York-New Jersey Harbor & Safety Estuary Program in the…
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Blaze in Keyport damages three buildings, displaces residents
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer KEYPORT — A multi-alarm fire that broke out on West Front Street late last week is still under investigation according to local officials. “The investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office, Keyport Police Department and Keyport Fire Prevention Bureau remains active and ongoing,” said…
