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Coast the Coast bike ride to benefit MS
The Bike MS Coast the Coast ride is set to be one of the first events to ride down the Jersey Shore post superstorm Sandy. Cyclists will leave Long Branch on May 18 and cycle down the Jersey Shore, some continuing on to May 19 and finishing in Cape May. The New Jersey Metro Chapter…
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Manalapan rides momentum into girls lacrosse tournaments
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Manalapan High School’s girls lacrosse team headed into the postseason riding momentum. The Braves picked up a signature win at home on May 9 when they stunned Colts Neck High School, 14-13, in overtime. The win helped secure a spot in the 16-team Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) field and forced…
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sport shorts
A pair of fillies bred and owned by New Jersey’s Joie De Vie Farm, both trained by Chris Ryder, swept the split divisions of the Lady Suffolk on May 3 at Freehold Raceway. Lola De Vie by Credit Winner claimed the $39,900 first division, a non-wagering event, while Vida De Vie, sired in New Jersey…
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Freehold Township captures A North Division softball title
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It all came down to one final game for the Freehold Township High School softball team. With a win on May 7 at Marlboro High School, the Patriots won their first Shore Conference A North Division title since 2002. Head coach Beth English, always the optimist, made sure that the…
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Kutney juggling careers in professional soccer
Ex-Colonials great now CEO, midfielder for Pittsburgh Riverhounds BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Former Freehold High School great Jason Kutney is the CEO of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Pro League. Besides cutting the paychecks for the players and coaches, the ex-Colonials standout is still active, playing midfield for the Riverhounds. ARRON ANASTASIA PHOTOGRAPHY…
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Monahan, McKinnon among winners at county track meet
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Marlboro High School’s Altan Oren gets ready to uncork a throw during the shot put competition at the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships held at Holmdel High School on May 8. Oren threw a personal best, 37-3 1/2, at the meet. ERIC SUCAR staff Day One of the Monmouth…
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Middletown Arts Center welcomes spring
Kaiza Lenz, “Moonlit Frog” oil on canvas The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is presenting the Spring Art Exhibition, which features artwork representing everything related to the spring season. The show comprises painting, photography and works on paper, showcasing many talented artists from around the area. The exhibition will be on display in the MAC Gallery…
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Newsted carries the ‘metal’ torch to the Stone Pony
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jason Newsted (center) takes his new band out on the road, stopping at Asbury Park before a long string of European festivals. A wise Australian man once wrote, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” For Jason…
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business briefs
Escondido Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Bar, 402 W. Main St., Freehold Township, recently opened with an all-new menu, as well as a fresh guacamole and salsa bar and a fully stocked tequila bar offering various flights of premium tequila. The restaurant is the latest dining concept introduced by Chefs International Inc., which operates several popular…
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