Dorothy Strickland, a member of the state Board of Education and professor emeritus at Rutgers University, listens to testimony. What should New Jersey’s high school graduates be required to know …
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Shyam Patel (right), a recent graduate of Montclair State University, tells his girlfriend, Amina Abdelrahman (left), a story about the summer vacation he will never be able to forget. It …
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The second-seeded Holy Cross Academy wrestling team had four pins and a technical fall Wednesday on its way to a 59-19 win over third-seeded Donovan Catholic in the semifinal round …
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Chris Petrone had three goals and an assist Wednesday as the visiting Jackson Memorial High School hockey team dominated Toms River South, defeating the Indians 11-1. Trevor Cear scored two …
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The top-seeded Jackson Memorial High School wrestling team had three pins, a technical fall and a major decision on its way to a 39-24 win over visiting Colts Neck in …
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Leszek Gronowski scored three goals and had two assists Wednesday as the fifth-seeded Jackson Liberty High School hockey team defeated visiting Freehold Township, 6-4, in the first round of the …
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Jamal Anderson scored 18 points Wednesday to lead the visiting Hightstown High School boys basketball team to a 64-48 win over Jackson Liberty. Khalil White scored 12 points and Okoye …
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JACKSON — For years, “American Idol” has chronicled its contestants by splitting their lives in two, juxtaposing the singers’ polished, pop-star performances with humanizing, “this could be you’ backstories. A …
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It’s true. You can’t go wrong with chocolate. Or caramels. Or truffles. Or baked goods. Gear up for Valentine’s Day with confections from a tried-and-true chocolate shop. Here are a …
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Driver distracted by cell phone hits teen on sidewalk, cops say BRICK — A teenager was hospitalized Tuesday after she was hit by a car while walking on the sidewalk, …
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Weekly Police Blotter February 3rd thru February 8th, 2016 . . Drug Possession and Distribution (Arrests) – On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, detectives of the Lacey Township Police Department obtained …
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JACKSON – The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company Station 54 is holding a Valentine’s Day Rose Sale to benefit a member whose daughter lost her home in a recent fire. …
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TOMS RIVER – Members of the Toms River PBA #137 is seeking donations for its team in the Feb. 20 Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights. The money raised will …
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BRICK – Brick Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council awarded various grants on Feb. 9 to area social services agencies. The Community Development Block Grants include $3,500 for …
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is expected to repair more than five miles of roadway under its first road overlay contract of 2016. The Board of Chosen Freeholders on Feb. …
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Kaitlyn Borghesi scored 16 points Tuesday to lead the Donovan Catholic High School girls basketball team to a 66-57 overtime win over visiting Pinelands Regional. Alyssa Hirschy scored 13 points …
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Emily Donzanti scored 12 points and Kelly Porter had 11 points and 11 rebounds as the Toms River South High School girls basketball team came back from an early deficit …
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Mike Nyisztor scored 18 points Tuesday to lead the visiting Toms River North High School boys basketball team to a 74-48 win over Brick Township. Jaden Rhoden scored 12 points …
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Ashley Tutzauer scored 14 points Tuesday as the Toms River North High School girls basketball team dominated visiting Brick Township, 53-18. Jenna Paul scored 12 points and Brielle Bisogno added …
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Kaitlin Lister scored 18 points Tuesday to lead the visiting Toms River East High School girls basketball team to a 42-25 win over Lacey Township. Jenna Platten added 12 points …
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Peyton Wejnert scored 43 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Tuesday to lead the Southern Regional High School boys basketball team to a 72-56 win over visiting Jackson Memorial. Chris Hawryluk …
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The visiting Manchester Township High School girls basketball team held Jackson Liberty scoreless in the first quarter Tuesday on its way to a 57-21 win over the Lions. Anissa Fucci …
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TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first-ever Stand-Up Paddle event with proceeds benefiting the Barnegat Bay Partnership. The race is a two-mile loop …
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BRICK – Zarrilli Homes is the Business of the Week for the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce. The builder has more than 50 years of experience constructing custom modular beach-style …
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Borough of Seaside Heights has postponed a public hearing on Feb. 17 that would have discussed the proposed disposal of a portion of public beach in …