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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…