• CentraState to host wine tasting benefit

    CentraState Healthcare Foundation will present its 11th annual multiple sclerosis fundraiser, “An Evening in the Vineyards,” from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus at CentraState Medical Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. The event will feature a sampling of more than 70 wines from around the world, craft…

  • Youngster’s wish for a pool is granted

    Dakota Schick, 10, of Howell, is battling thyroid tumor BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Make-A-Wish New Jersey was joined by local businesses and the Ramtown Fire Company to make Dakota Schick’s dream of getting a pool in his backyard a reality this summer. During the dog days of summer it is normal for youngsters to…

  • Residents questioning goings-on at auto auction

    Marlboro Township Council says claims may have merit BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Marlboro officials are planning to look into residents’ claims that a business is operating in violation of the township code in the Morganville section of Marlboro. Residents Dan Matarese and Adam Szatmari, both of whom live near Insurance Auto Auctions Inc., 426…

  • Supermarket breathes new life into Silvert’s

    Second Mellon Farms location now operating on South Street BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Bryon Kim (l), the owner of the new Mellon Farms supermarket on South Street, Freehold Borough, greets Peggy DiBenedetto and Richard Hwang on Aug. 17. Mellon Farms has given new life to a building that was the home of Silvert’s…

  • Pedestrian dies from injuries sustained in Marlboro accident

    By Jack Murtha MARLBORO — One pedestrian has died from injuries he sustained after being struck by a van on the night of Aug. 23. According to Marlboro police, two pedestrians were struck by a van in the southbound lanes of Route 9 in Marlboro. Emergency medical personnel transported the individuals — one male and…

  • How to get your sports news in the paper

    If you would like your sports news published, please submit a press release at least two weeks in advance of an event such as team registration or tryouts. Results of youth games and tournaments may also be submitted, as well as collegiate news about former high school athletes. Give complete information, such as dates, full…

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    Kyle Cooke, 6, of South Amboy, competed in the 2012 AAU National Taekwondo Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. from July 2-7. He won the gold medal to become a National Forms Champion after competing against 22 other 6- and 7- year-old intermediate belt ranks. Cooke, who is currently a high rank blue belt, competes as…

  • Rover Juniors win national title

    The Metuchen Travel Soccer Club’s U14 Boys Rover Juniors capped a remarkable run last month when they won the President’s Cup National Championship. The Rover Juniors defeated a team representing Georgia, 1-0, in a thrilling overtime match in Sacramento, Calif. Jake Longo delivered the ‘golden goal’ off a feed from tournament MVP Noah Miranda in…

  • Area stars help Matrix win championship AAABA national tournament

    BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Several local players helped the New Brunswick Matrix win the championship at the 68th annual All American Amateur Baseball Association’s (AAABA) National Tournament in Johnstown, Pa. on Aug. 11. Former Old Bridge standout Jon Young, who now pitches for Rutgers University, was named the tournament MVP for picking up two wins…

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