Tag: Middletown

  • Middletown North moves on to sectional wrestling semis

    Middletown North moves on to sectional wrestling semis

    By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School North’s wrestling fans hoped for a showdown at home against Middletown High School South Feb. 8 in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group IV semifinals, but they will get a different opponent. Middletown North, the No. 2 seed, kept its end of the deal when it rolled past…

  • Middletown Township Public Schools Early College Academy announced

    Middletown Township Public Schools Early College Academy announced

    MIDDLETOWN — The District has announced the launch of the Middletown Township Early College Academy with Brookdale Community College. Members of the graduating Class of 2021 (current 8th graders) are be eligible to enroll in the Academy for its September 2017 inception. Upon graduation from high school, students will earn a Brookdale Associate of Science…

  • Residents express opposition to JCP&L project during public hearing

    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…

  • Middletown’s Karcz continues to be key scorer for Loyola

    Middletown’s Karcz continues to be key scorer for Loyola

    Freshman forward Stephanie Karcz, a former star at Middletown High School South, scored a career-high 20 points as the Loyola University Maryland women’s basketball team picked up a 75-47 win over Lafayette College at the annual Women In Sports Day event Jan. 28 at Reitz Arena. With the win, the Greyhounds swept the Leopards this…

  • Valentine’s Day Brunch to support MCSPCA

    Valentine’s Day Brunch to support MCSPCA

    Celebrate Valentine’s Day and help support the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA). Those tasks can be achieved when the MCSPCA  sponsors its annual Valentine’s Day Brunch on Feb. 12. The event will be held from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. at the Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Lane, Middletown. Last year’s event sold out and raised…

  • Middletown teams nearing tournaments playing strong hockey

    Middletown teams nearing tournaments playing strong hockey

    By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School South and Middletown High School North are playing some of their best ice hockey at the end of the season while getting more of their players involved as they gear up for tournaments and the eagerly awaited Mayor’s Cup at Middletown Ice World at 6:15 p.m. Feb 10. Middletown…

  • Lincroft Village Jewelers holds coat drive to benefit homeless

    Lincroft Village Jewelers holds coat drive to benefit homeless

    By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Lincroft Village Jewelers aimed to help the local homeless this past holiday season. The family-owned and operated jewelry shop held a coat drive with the Monmouth County Department of Human Services. Over 180 coats were collected and used during the county’s “Project Homeless Connect” event on Jan. 25.…

  • Middletown School District Health and Wellness Fair slated

    Middletown School District Health and Wellness Fair slated

    Middletown Township Public Schools will hold its first annual Middletown District Health and Wellness Fair. This community-wide event will take place in the Middletown High School North Cafeteria from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. on March 16. Admission is free. Attendees of the Health and Wellness Fair will benefit from free or low-cost early detection, preventative health…

  • Red luncheon slated Feb. 9

    Red luncheon slated Feb. 9

    Monmouth County Historical Association announces the 10th anniversary of Red A Ladies Valentine Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Lane, Middletown. A boutique, auction and historic fashion show will be featured. Claire M. Knopf, Lynn Spector and Patricia Szakats, the founding co-chairs, will be…