Tag: Lincroft

The gods of gibberish, the yellow spuds, the BA-NA-NA devotees. Whatever moniker you prefer, the utterly unintelligible yet most endearing animated Minions have been international superstars since they burst onto the scene as the inept but willing sidekicks in “Despicable Me” in 2010. Since then, many of their continuing movie antics have grown from the imagination of Lincroft native Brian Lynch, who used his childhood in the Two River area as inspiration.

They sneak into town under cover of darkness and, as if by magic, when you awake, it is there. Where once stood only a vacant lot or open space park, there is now a midway with games of chance, food vendors and a stage, surrounded by rides for the young and young at heart.

A new program aims to bring profound stories of resiliency and legacy at local landmarks to life.

Major League teams know New Jersey is a source of great talent, which is why it’s common for scouts to huddle behind the fence watching top players in the high school ranks.

While many New Year’s resolutions are falling by the wayside, a new fitness center set to open next month is sticking with its goals.

It’s not often the public is offered an inside glimpse into what it is like to run a state or national agency. But last week, Brookdale Community College professor of political science Jonathan Moschberger hosted Christine Todd Whitman, former New Jersey governor and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator under President George W. Bush, for a deep-dive into her career.

Defense always has been and always will be the staple of the Christian Brothers Academy soccer team. The Colts ability to keep possession and stifle opponents has been one of the key cogs in one of New Jersey’s top soccer programs.

How can the makers of the deliciously frightening Haunted Theater on Brookdale Community College’s Lincroft campus top themselves after two decades in the scare game?

The body of a missing swimmer was recovered July 30 in Swimming River Reservoir.

How far would you go to help a colleague? You might lend them a few bucks for lunch, share a cookie or even help them jump-start their car in a pinch, right? But in today’s stressful, cynical world, most people leave work and head home, giving no thought to those they spend many waking hours with each week.