Tag: Middletown

  • Altland named Mater Dei Prep girls’ cross-country coach

    Altland named Mater Dei Prep girls’ cross-country coach

    By Matthew Rocco Mater Dei Prep’s Christine Altland is taking over the new girls’ cross-country team, as the Seraphs continue to expand their athletic programs. The Seraphs, who have run a co-ed cross-country program, will offer separate boys’ and girls’ teams for the fall season. The Middletown school said Altland, the head coach of the…

  • Library announces children’s programming for March

    Library announces children’s programming for March

    Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, announces the following children’s programming for March 2017. All programs require registration unless noted otherwise. Register for events at www.mtpl.org or by phone at 732-671-3700, ext. 340. New and special programs The third annual NJ Maker Day will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 25.…

  • Five generations family photo

    Five generations family photo

      Nancy Taylor, along with her Middletown family of 21 members, recently took a trip to Florida to surprise her nephew, Michael Jr., for his 40th birthday. Taylor’s 82-year-old mother, Ruth Kauffmann, traveled with eight of her 10 children to her oldest grandson’s house. According to Taylor, Kauffmann was proud to get this photo of all five generations. Pictured…

  • United Methodist Church’s annual Chili and Cornbread Cook Off Feb. 25

    United Methodist Church’s annual Chili and Cornbread Cook Off Feb. 25

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Cooking chili or enjoying this America favorite will be on the menu when the fifth annual Chili and Cornbread Cook Off is held on Feb. 25. The Middletown United Methodist Church, which is located at 924 Middletown-Lincroft Rd., will serve as the host to the event that will…

  • 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…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    As part of Stop & Shop’s better neighbor initiative, Stop & Shop associates and store managers helped residents of the Spring Oak Assisted Living in Toms River celebrate Valentine’s Day. The Stop & Shop team helped the residents decorate and paint hearts, and distributed cupcakes, cookies and hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries. They also danced with…

  • Quilting group holds bus trip to Lancaster Quilt Week

    Quilting group holds bus trip to Lancaster Quilt Week

    Rebecca’s Reel Quilters, a nonprofit quilting group that meets at Poricy Park in Middletown, will sponsor a bus trip to Lancaster Quilt Week. The bus will leave from Poricy Park at 7 a.m. on March 30 and return around 9 p.m. The cost is $60 per person and includes admission into the show. Please reserve…

  • Middletown’s Karcz secures another rookie honor at Loyola

    Middletown’s Karcz secures another rookie honor at Loyola

    Loyola University Maryland freshman Stephanie Karcz has picked up her league-leading fourth The Rock Patriot League Rookie of the Week accolade, as announced by the league office Feb. 6. The former Middletown High School South girls’ basketball star contributed 39 points, 16 rebounds and six steals in a pair of road games at Lehigh University…