• Horsemen counting on new revenue sources

    Off-track wagering, betting would help racetrack, state By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Sports betting and off-track wagering were two major topics that were discussed at an opening-day press conference at Monmouth Park. Dennis Drazin, consultant to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates Monmouth Park, said during the May 7 press conference…

  • Couple connecting local vegans and vegetarians

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Vegans and Vegetarians page on Facebook is getting off the ground and growing in membership, and the administrators are asking people to give the page a “like.” Elise Hollandsworth Hartmann, her husband, Patrick Hartmann, and their friend, Kari Lee, are the administrators of the Facebook page, and…

  • Keansburg Amusement Park continues 108-year tradition

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Youngsters take a ride on the Tornado during the reopening of the Keansburg Amusement Park. After sustaining heavy damage during superstorm Sandy, most boardwalk stands reopened in time for the summer season. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF In its 108-year history, the Keansburg Amusement Park had its bouts with Mother Nature, always defying…

  • AAUW book sale to open

    FREEHOLD — The Freehold Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its annual used book sale at the air-conditioned First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold, beginning June 19. Visitors may peruse between 25,000 and 30,000 books beginning on June 19 when a special preview will be held 1-8…

  • Nurse from Millstone came to aid of passenger on plane

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Joe and Charlotte Amuquandoh MILLSTONE — Timing is everything, or at least it was for Kofi Appiah, who boarded a plane heading from Accra, Ghana, to the United States on Feb. 26. Appiah was seated next to Millstone Township resident Charlotte Amuquandoh, who is a registered nurse. When Appiah…

  • Agency’s derby event a winner

    On May 4, Declarations Inc. held its flagship fundraising event at 709 restaurant, Point Pleasant Beach. Attendees to the derby event enjoyed a complimentary mint julep and scotch tasting, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet and hand-rolled cigars. The charity plans to host the same event next year on May 3. The event was held…

  • It’s all different with that last child

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch I find it funny how a mother views each of her children. Vernon, our oldest child, has been mature enough to handle most anything for as long as I can remember. The middle two boys followed suit. To me they seemed old enough to cross the street by themselves…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Jeffrey Stillwell of Millstone Township, an exclusive financial specialist at Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, has been recognized as one of Allstate’s 2012 Best in Company. The award recognizes Stillwell’s success in serving the needs of customers and the community, and leading a successful local business. Best in Company is the highest honor for an…

  • DATEBOOK

     A cut-a-thon will be held from noon to 4 p.m. June 23 at The Salon At Manalapan by Lawrence Gerard, 167 Route 33, Manalapan. Hairdressers and barbers will be available for $25 haircuts. Proceeds will benefit a bike camp for handicapped children. Refreshments will be served. Details: 732-780-4300.  All makes and models of…

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