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Weichert’s 13th annual golf outing scheduled for Aug. 15
Charity event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, breast cancer research W eichert, Realtors will host its 13th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Aug. 15, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. “Beginning with our first annual golf event in 2000,…
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SPORT SHORTS
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter (a community service organization) and Leaders for Life Inc. (a youth mentoring organization) are hosting their second annual Go to High School Go to College Golf Classic, an event to raise funds for programs that will benefit youths in the community, on Aug. 3. The event…
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Brodeur wins 20th Sheehan Classic 5K
T he 20th Sheehan Classic 5K showcased some of the finest recent high school distance runners from the Jersey Shore. It was like a homecoming for the runners with state championship pedigree on their résumés. They battled it out over the streets of Red Bank on June 15 for the victory in the race named…
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Garrison sets sights on title in final softball season with Hawks
By JIMMY ALLLINDER Correspondent Stephanie Garrison Softball is a unique game in many respects. Pitchers don’t throw from the mound, they windmill the ball to the plate from a “circle.” Hitters are categorized as swingers or slappers. J.P. Stevens High School’s Stephanie Garrison is the latter. In fact, if there is such a thing as…
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Edison’s Allen heads into senior season seeking D-I football offers
By JIMMY ALLLINDER Correspondent Derek Allen A t 6 feet 6 inches tall and 280 pounds, it’s hard to imagine that Edison High School football player Derek Allen is flying under the radar, but that’s been the case so far as the offensive lineman is seeking to earn scholarship offers from prospective Division I colleges.…
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Olivo makes big impact at St. Joe’s despite stature
By JIMMY ALLLINDER Correspondent Matt Olivo Good things often come in small packages, as the saying goes. The saying rings true when describing the compact Matt Olivo, senior running back for the St. Joseph High School football team. Olivo stands all of 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs in at 160 pounds … maybe…
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JUST GO
SPECIAL EVENTS St. Stan’s Carnival 2013Rides, games,ethnic and American homemade foods,seafood, “Spezzi’s Nightly Specials,” barbecued ribs,entertainment, beer garden, dessertsJune 19 and 20, 6-10 p.m.June 21 and 22, 5-11 p.m.June 21, fish fry begins at 5 p.m.St. Stanislaus KostkaMacArthur Ave. and Main St., Sayreville732-254-0212; www.ststanislauskostka.com Youth Sports FestivalJune 20-30weeknights, 6-11 p.m.,Friday 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday…
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State Fair Meadowlands provides fun for all ages
Featuring acrobats, sideshows, pig races, rides, games and more under an 1,800-seat circus tent, the State Fair Meadowlands will thrill fairgoers June 21-July 7 at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. This year’s fair has something to entertain everyone, with Circus Maximus, animal shows, a petting zoo, bands ranging from 1960s…
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JCP&L touts changes made since Sandy
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) President James Fakult fields questions from the media at the JCP&L offices in Red Bank on June 13. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Local officials lauded Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L’s) new communications initiatives, which are designed to provide more timely and accurate information…
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