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Marine Corps charter school to develop character, leadership
Providing support for veterans key component of community service project BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer EATONTOWN — A piece of Fort Monmouth property may become the future home of the Marine Corps Character and Leadership Charter School, which is hoping for a 2014 opening. “We’re looking at any properties that would be conducive to putting…
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Horsemen may join sports betting suit
Sports leagues seek injunction arguing new law damage public perception of games BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The operators of Monmouth Park in Oceanport may join the state in the legal battle with major professional and college sports organizations over legalizing sports wagering Dennis Drazin, consultant to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates…
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City to bond $25M for Pier Village III project
Long Branch will fund public amenities associated with mixed-use project BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council will soon have about 25 million reasons to hope that the latest redevelopment project along the beachfront is a success. The council introduced a $24.9 million bond ordinance during the Aug. 14 meeting to…
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Environmentalists: Oil, gas drilling threaten N.J. coast
Bayshore Environmental Summit focuses on need for Clean Ocean Zone bill BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) discusses the challenges to the passage of legislation aimed at protecting the ocean during the Bayshore Environmental Summit panel on Aug. 15. Panelists included (l-r) Richard Lathrop, chairman of the American Littoral Society; Chris…
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Advocates tour the Shore for Clean Ocean Zone
Supporters cycle and paddle up Jersey coast to promote clean ocean legislation BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sean Dixon, of Clean Ocean Action (r), finishes day six of the Tour for the Shore campaign on Aug. 15 along with Ron Calhoun and John Knodel. Only a few miles remain before two environmental advocates finish an…
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Swimmers dash from the ocean as they complete the one-mile Ray Licata Memorial Swim in Long Branch on Aug. 19. The event was held in honor of the late beach advocate and to raise funds to support beach safety programs and equipment. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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From off the pace, San Pablo wins Iselin Stakes at Monmouth Park
San Pablo, with jockey Chris DeCarlo urging him on, is in full flight as he uses a stretch run to capture the $150,000 Iselin Stakes at Monmouth Park on Aug. 18. It was the first graded win for the 4-year-old colt. BILL DENVER EQUI-PHOTO San Pablo powered past Small Town Talk and Toby’s Corner in…
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Jockey Lopez notches 1,000th career win
Jockey Paco Lopez reached an important milestone at Monmouth Park on Aug. 17 when he won the 1,000th race of his career. Lopez booted home Whitey’s Gold ($3.20) in the first race for trainer Bobby DiBona and he accepted congratulations in a winner’s circle celebration afterward. “It is really exciting,” said Lopez, 26, a native…
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Johnny Rock among NJSS Final winners
Johnny Rock extended his winning streak to three, scoring a length-and-ahalf victory in the $150,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Final for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings. It was the final of the four championships contested on Aug. 17, which was the closing night of the 2012 Championship Meet at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Johnny Rock ($5.00,…
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