Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Monmouth Park is off and running to win the fans
By BRETT CARROLL Staff Writer A convenient wagering system, new food menus and an assortment of games have injected a positive attitude as Monmouth Park launched its 2017 season. The Oceanport track opened its gates for the season May 13 and will run until Sept. 10. Monmouth Park officials made a point during the press…
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Edison Terra Nova Garden Club Plant Sale May 20
The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison will hold a plant sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 20 at 50 Livingston Ave., Edison. The event is rescheduled from May 13.
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Donahue promoted to principal of Colts Neck High School
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has promoted Colts Neck High School Assistant Principal Brian Donahue to the position of principal. The board took the action on April 24 and said Donahue will become the building’s principal effective July 1. The position at Colts Neck opened after…
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Raccoon tested positive for rabies in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — A raccoon found in the vicinity of Greco Lane in the Woodbridge proper section of the township tested positive for rabies last week, according to the Woodbridge Township Department of Health and Human Services. The township Animal Control Division responded to a report of a raccoon acting in an abnormal manner during daylight hours…
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Ravens ice hockey coach Bergan retiring after 11 years
By Wayne Witkowski Dan Bergan, who built the Robbinsville/Allentown Ravens ice hockey team into a perennial contender in his 11 years as head coach, is retiring. “After 11 seasons, it has been a great run,” said Bergan, who early in his tenure worked with Allentown’s players as a co-op team and got the two sets…
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Young filmmaker preparing for Philadelphia project
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A teenage filmmaker from Freehold Township is planning to create his newest movie in Philadelphia. Avery Cohen, a senior at Freehold Township High School, is beginning work on the film “Unsighted,” which he intends to start shooting in Philadelphia in late July or early August. According to Avery,…
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Lancers add appearance in MCT finals to dominant softball season
By Matthew Rocco The Saint John Vianney High School softball team advanced to the finals of the Monmouth County Tournament (MCT), continuing its dominant run this season. A power-hitting lineup and the talented pitching duo of Demi Rivera and Julia Parker have propelled the team to the doorstep of a county championship and, in the…
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Marlboro pupils earn honors in poster contest
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Seven sixth grade students from the Marlboro Memorial Middle School have received awards from the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders following their participation in the 2017-18 Monmouth County Fair Housing Poster Contest. The awards were presented by freeholders Lillian Burry and John Curley. The Monmouth County Fair Housing…
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Mater Dei student selected for London arts program
A Mater Dei Prep School student and an aspiring has been chosen to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s summer program in London, England. Griffin Cole will attend the academy, which was established in 1904 and is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom. It is considered to be one of…
