Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Sjulond develops into strong leader for Vikings
By Warren Rappleyea Anthony Sjolund’s leadership — on and off the field — was one of the major reasons South Brunswick High School’s baseball team reached the finals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament. In 2015, a youthful Vikings squad struggled to a 7-17 mark, but there was good reason for optimism. The…
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Charges vs. Freehold Township woman dropped
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer All of the charges that were lodged against a Freehold Township resident in a 2015 indictment were dropped in Superior Court in May. In January 2015, Christine Bradach was one of three people charged with conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, insurance fraud, workers compensation fraud and perjury in connection with…
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Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces top June associates
Iris Lurie, broker/owner, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of June. Top Listing Agent is Laurin LaLima and Top Selling Agent is Frank Fortino. The Top Listing and Top Selling Team is the Cole Gold Team. “The competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication of these Realtors…
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Freehold Township Little League softball 14U makes state tourney
By Tim Morris The Freehold Township Little League’s 14U (Junior League) softball team has made history. The girls are the first softball team from the Freehold Township Little League or Freehold area Little League organizations, to play in the state championship tournament. The all-stars advanced to the state tournament in Hoboken by capturing the Section…
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Freehold’s Okerson captures 1st feature win of year at Wall Stadium
Freehold’s Chaz Okerson celebrated the July 4th holiday with a trip to victory lane at Wall Stadium. The veteran motor racer won a duel with Howell’s Jimmy Blewett to take the checkered flag in the speedway’s 40-lap Modified main event. It was the first win of the 2016 season for Okerson, a four-time champion at…
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Sports shorts
Howell’s Dawson Jones was one of nine golfers to qualify for the 114th Met Amateur Open Golf Championship at the qualifying tournament held at the Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater July 5. Jones, representing MGA eClub-New Jersey, carded a 2-under-par 70 to tie for second and easily qualify for the Met Amateur, which will…
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Freehold Township’s Roche leaves mark, enduring legacy
By Tim Morris After seizing the Monmouth County 1,600-meter championship with her withering kick back in May, Freehold Township High School’s Ciara Roche declared that she wanted to be remembered. She wanted to leave a legacy. “I want to make my mark. I don’t want to be forgotten,” she said after leaving the competition in…
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Freehold Township’s Brach named to American League All-Star Team
By Tim Morris Brad Brach has reached the pinnacle of Major League Baseball. The former Freehold Township High School and Monmouth University star pitcher, now pitching for the Baltimore Orioles, was selected to play for the American League squad in the All-Star Game July 12 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. It will be…
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Sport Shorts
The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), announced the recipients of the prestigious Peter A. Famiano Memorial Scholarship. Junior golfers Brittany Morgan of Metuchen and David Haselkorn of Franklin Lakes were awarded scholarships at the 8th Annual New Jersey Golf Foundation Peter A. Famiano…
