• Allentown’s Moore scores goal in Under Armour lacrosse showcase

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent A lex Moore, the most prolific scorer in state girls lacrosse history, provided a fitting end to Allentown High School’s greatest season at 22-2. The attack player, as the New Jersey representative, scored a goal in the North team’s 18-16 victory over the South in the Under Armour All-American Lacrosse Classic…

  • DATEBOOK

     Western Monmouth County Democrats will host the second annual Panhandle Picnic from 2-6 p.m. July 28 at Laurita Winery, New Egypt. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet Monmouth County candidates. Admission is $37.50 per adult, which includes a barbecue lunch, live music, wagon rides and a silent auction. The fee for children age…

  • JUST GO

    SPECIAL EVENTS Carnevale Italianorides, games, food, prizes and entertainmentthrough July 21Wed.-Fri., 6-11 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 5-11 p.m.fireworks on Saturday at 10 p.m.Route 130 and Apple Orchard Lane, North Brunswick 45th annual House Tourself-guided walking tourJuly 19, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (rain or shine)The Historical Society Museum50 Pitman Ave., Ocean Grovetickets: $30; in advance…

  • Music festival to showcase Shore bands, national acts

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer River City Extension CORY ASRAF Some of New Jersey’s finest musical acts will converge at Lakewood’s FirstEnergy Park, home of the Blue- Claws, for the inaugural Jersey Shore Music Festival on July 20. Founded by Jersey Shore natives Joe Ciano, Cory Pedalino and Tyler Culley, the event aims to bolster…

  • Novelist publishes second book

    — Andrew Martins JACKSON — From Billy the Kid to Tony Soprano, the life of crime that outlaws lead has stirred the imagination of Americans for decades. In “Returning to the Lion’s Den,” a book by Jackson resident Marco Manfre, the rough life of an organized crime family is seen through the eyes of protagonist…

  • Authors sought for statewide competition

    The Unlimited Potential Theater Company, a project of VSA New Jersey, is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents, 18 years of age or older, for its 20th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 30. The contest is open to all writers, and submissions…

  • GREEN SCENE

    Limited engagement Gotti Kelley The great blue heron visited our fishpond again, stalking the remaining goldfish, who are aware of the lurking danger and are staying low. The heron flew off, petulant, with huge wings — this time he could not outwit the fish. It’s the beginning of another trial-anderror episode of gardening, having planted…

  • Toxic sites need to be addressed

    GUEST COLUMN ROBERT SPIEGEL Significant damage and toxic releases at federal Superfund sites and at other toxic sites throughout New Jersey directly after superstorm Sandy were not reported or disclosed to the general public. One such massive public health threat was in Pompton Lakes, Passaic County. This area has a large chemical groundwater plume that…

  • Frank J. Muzzicato

    Mr. Muzzicato, 69, of Millstone Township, formerly of Freehold, died July 10, 2013, at home. He was employed as a financial planner/adviser for Investment Center Inc., Bedminster, for many years. He served as mayor, deputy mayor and committeeman from 1989 to 1995 in Millstone Township. Mr. Muzzicato assisted the West Monmouth Baptist Church of Freehold…

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