• Assemblyman thanks New Jersey National Guard

    Those of us who were on the front lines against superstorm Sandy know how much our brave soldiers and airmen of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard helped to save lives and entire communities. Our troops were immediately deployed and stayed on the ground with us for several months. They provided reassurance and…

  • N.J. counseling program for veterans in funding limbo

    CODA GREG BEAN I am writing this column on Friday, May 3, and it should be published in this week’s editions of Greater Media Newspapers, which will be online Wednesday, May 8. In that five-day period, if averages hold, five active duty military members (one a day) and 110 veterans of various wars (22 a…

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  • Runners hang tough for New Jersey Marathon

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Elizabeth Drews, Warren, runs through the finish line ribbon held by Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon (r). Drews finished the May 5 New Jersey Marathon in just over three hours to take the women’s division title. Race officials estimated 11,000 runners participated in the annual full and half-marathons that began in…

  • Teammates walk a mile in victims’ shoes

    Monmouth University event raises awareness of sexual violence against women BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Christian White (l-r) and Collin Stewart, members of Monmouth University men’s basketball team, put on women’s shoes before the start of “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The walk to raise awareness of sexual violence against women was held on…

  • Sale pending, Birdsall to dole out bonus money

    Trustee: 100 employees have left firm since pay-to-play indictments BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Birdsall headquarters in Eatontown A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved $728,000 in bonus payments for employees of embattled engineering firm Birdsall Services Group (BSG) on Monday, a move officials said would help stabilize the firm’s workforce as plans move ahead to…

  • Lawmakers take aim at violent video games

    Newtown shootings drive legislation restricting sale of games to minors BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer As the issue of gun control is debated nationwide, New Jersey lawmakers are considering regulating what some believe to be a major contributor to gun violence — video games. State Assemblyman Sean Kean (R-Monmouth and Ocean) has introduced two bills…

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    The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey’s (SBOANJ) annual Golf Outing to benefit New Jersey horsemen will take place this year on July 8 at Gambler Ridge Golf Course in Cream Ridge. The fee is $180 per golfer. The shotgun start is at 1 p.m., preceded by registration, starting at 11:30 a.m., and…

  • Celebrity Maserati rewards patience of owner, trainer in Dexter Cup win

    Celebrity Maserati has the track to himself with driver Tom Jackson as he heads toward victory in the Dexter Cup for 3-year-old trotters at Freehold Raceway on May 4. Celebrity Maserati is eligible for the $1.2 million Hambletonian. VICKI WRIGHT Owner Sam Stathis and trainer Susanne Strandqvist took their time with Celebrity Maserati last season.…

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