Tag: Matawan Regional High School
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Matawan softball ready to compete with top teams in Shore Conference
MATAWAN – There has been no slowing down the Matawan Regional High School softball team to begin the 2021 season. Under first-year coach Jess O’Brien, Matawan scored 68 runs in its first six games en route to a 6-0 start. “They came out hard from the first day of practice and are excited to play,”…
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Raritan and Matawan split two-game set in boys basketball
The Matawan Regional High School and Raritan High School boys basketball teams both enjoyed their second week of action on the hardwood during the 2021 campaign with a two-game series. During the 2021 season that has been cut short by the ongoing coronavirus pandemice, the Shore Conference is not grouping teams by division. Instead, teams…
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Aberdeen native teams up with library for special event about NBA book
Seven years of hard work and research came to fruition for Aberdeen Township native Pete Croatto when his work “From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA” was released by Atria Books on Dec. 1. The book, which is published by Simon & Schuster, has been featured in…
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Beloved Matawan teacher and veteran passes away at 100
MATAWAN – Recognized by his hometown as an esteemed educator, F. Howard Lloyd Jr. of Matawan died at the age of 100 on April 19. Lloyd, who was a World War II veteran, taught at Matawan Regional High School for more than 60 years. His daughter, Elizabeth Lloyd-Kimbrel, spoke on behalf of her siblings, Deborah…
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Matawan native serves aboard oldest commissioned warship USS Constitution
Hospitalman Katrina Mastrolia, a native of Matawan, checked aboard the USS Constitution on April 2. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crewmembers must meet a high standard of sustained excellence and interview to be selected for the assignment. “I am extremely grateful for this amazing and exciting…
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Matawan-Aberdeen library helps children develop reading skills
MATAWAN–Creating a space for children to build confidence and become better readers, the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library holds its weekly “Reading Buddies” program. Head of Youth Services Leslie Kotzas said that the Reading Buddies program pairs Matawan Regional High School English National Honor Society (ENHS) students with elementary school students to work on their reading skills.…
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Football graduates shine one more time under the lights
The All-Shore Gridiron Classic, played under the lights, provided the final opportunity for football players to engage in their final scholastic game. On the football field of Bresett Stadium at Long Branch High School, some of the top 95 players who recently graduated assembled on July 12 to participate in the 42nd all-star game for…
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Aberdeen health fair to go beyond the norm
New Jersey is no exception to the nationwide struggles with access to affordable healthcare and obesity. According to the state Department of Health, of the six leading health indicators as part of Healthy New Jersey 2020, we are not meeting our goals in three areas: access to primary care, childhood immunizations and adult obesity. In…
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Aberdeen Economic Business Council plans health fair for April 6
Aberdeen’s Economic Business Council (EBC) coordinated Aberdeen’s first health fair, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6 at Matawan Regional High School. There will be more than 30 area vendors representing the medical, dental, physical therapy, behavioral health and exercise fields, along with social service organizations and merchants who…