Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Patriots’ Staklinski soars to new school high jump record
By Tim Morris Whether its soaring above the rim for a rebound or dunk shot or lifting himself over the high jump bar, Freehold Township High School’s Steve Staklinski loves elevating. “[Jumping] comes easy to me,” he said. “I love jumping.” As to whether he prefers dunking or clearing a high jump, Staklinski said both…
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Raceway Park hosting 47th NHRA Summernationals
The fastest machines and drivers on wheels come to Raceway Park this week. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) will hold its 47th Summernationals at the famed quarter-mile drag strip on Pension Road in Old Bridge from June 9-12, with cars surpassing 300 m.p.h. One of NHRA’s original seven national events, the Summernationals are steeped…
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Weichert, Realtors’ Middletown office to participate in Relay for Life June 11-12
Thomas Donovan, manager of the Weichert, Realtors Middletown sales office, announces that the office will once again be participating in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Middletown event, scheduled to take place on June 11-12, beginning at 2 p.m. at Middletown High School North. The signature event, organized by the American Cancer Society,…
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New community center opens in Aberdeen
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Following extensive renovations, township officials celebrated the grand opening of the new Fiorendo Sigismondi Cliffwood Community Center at the site of the former Cliffwood First Aid facility at 651 Prospect Ave. On May 15, more than 100 members of the township community, including Mayor Fred Tagliarini, Deputy…
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Eagles play 2 big games in state, conference tourneys
By Wayne Witkowski Middletown High School South’s softball team ends its season in a familiar setting: playing in the NJSIAA Group III semifinals June 7 and playing Middletown High School North again in the Shore Conference Tournament championship game the following day at Wall High School. Middletown North won last year’s Shore Conference Tournament championship…
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More meetings set for Shoppes at Middletown application
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – The Township Planning Board will continue to hear testimony on an application filed by Village 35 LP, of Purchase, N.Y. to build a 340,000 square-foot commercial development on land between Kanes Lane and Kings Highway East on Route 35. Residents packed the room on June 1 at…
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Matawan Council introduces $11.4M municipal budget
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MATAWAN – The Borough Council has introduced an $11.45 million budget to fund the operation of Matawan during 2016. “This budget reflects a zero percent increase on the municipal tax rate,” Mayor Joseph Altomonte said. At a special meeting of the Borough Council held on May 31, Altomonte said…
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Lincroft Village Green Association to hold Food Truck Fest June 17
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LINCROFT – The Lincroft Village Green Association will kick off summer with an event sure to bring excitement to music, food and craft lovers from all across the area. On June 17, the group will serve as the host to its first “LINCROFT EATS Food Truck Fest” from 4:30-9 p.m.…
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Red Raiders’ future bright after trip to sectional finals
By Matthew Rocco Keyport High School anticipates another successful baseball season next year after the team made it to its first NJSIAA sectional final appearance since 2003. The Red Raiders want to build on this year’s run to the Central Jersey, Group I championship game — a destination that Keyport identified as a key objective…
