• Fanning, McDermott 2012 SBOA scholarship winners

    Veronica Fanning and Caitlin Mc- Dermott, daughters of two prominent trainers, were selected to receive the 2012 Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey college scholarships. The recipients will be honored in ceremonies in the Meadowlands winner’s circle later this month and each will receive $2,500. “We are pleased to be helping two outstanding…

  • Okerson awarded victory

    A fter crossing the finish line a close second to Jimmy Blewett of Howell, Chas Okerson of Freehold was awarded the victory in the 40-lap Modified stock car main event at Wall Stadium, Wall Township, on July 14. According to a press release, Blewett’s victory was nullified after the Anthony Sesely backup car he was…

  • Weber excited about Rebirds’ positive attitude

    New girls’ soccer coach optimistic about season BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Before becoming the new head coach of the Allentown High School girls soccer team, Coleen Weber played for nationally ranked The College of New Jersey, where she was a midfielder. Coleen Weber had seen just a few days of workouts by the players on…

  • Millstone teen wins paint horse world championships

    MILLSTONE — Horses are not uncommon in Millstone Township. One can see them trotting down Agress Road, sauntering along various backwoods paths or grazing at the New Jersey Equine Clinic. What are uncommon, however, are some of their owners. Kelsey Ann Sousa, 19, of Millstone, is one such owner. At the 2012 American Junior Paint…

  • Monmouth fair opens July 25

    FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, on July 25-29. Hours are as follows: July 25, 5-11 p.m.; July 26, 5-11 p.m.; July 27, 5-11 p.m.; July 28, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and July 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fair chairwoman Patti Conroy…

  • Performing arts center to host Battle of Bands

    MILLSTONE — The Millstone Performing Arts Center, Dawson Court, will host a Battle of the Bands from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 18. Between 10 and 15 bands will compete for a chance to be seen by professional judges. The winner will receive $400 plus a performance spot opening for an MPAC show and a…

  • Joe Piscopo coming to Freehold

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Impressionist, singer, comedian and musician Joe Piscopo will bring his Las Vegas-style show to the Encore Event Center at iPlay America, Schanck Road, Freehold Township, for a special one-night event on July 21. Well-known for his dead-on imitations of Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash and David Letterman, Piscopo, the multi-talented former…

  • U.F. officials seek cleaning service for twp. buildings

    Budget constraints had public works employees, town clerk on cleaning detail BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee has passed a resolution to go out to bid for cleaning services for Upper Freehold’s municipal buildings, but its members are planning to ask current employees if they are interested in the job. At…

  • Folk legends pay visit to Freehold

    Book store will host appearance by Peter Yarrow and Noel ‘Paul’ Stookey BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Legendary performers Peter Yarrow and Noel “Paul” Stookey will greet fans and perform some of the songs they made famous as part of the trio Peter, Paul and Mary when they visit Barnes & Noble, Route 9,…

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