• RBC trio goes out as All-Americans in final race

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Liana Marzano is off to Princeton in the fall. Lindsey Bellaran is headed to Clemson University in South Carolina, and Meghan McMullin is going to college at Columbia. They take with them a treasure trove of fond memories and championships from their Red Bank Catholic High School track and field…

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    The deadline is June 15 for applicants wishing to be considered for the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey 2012 college scholarships. Scholarships, which can range from $2,500 to $5,000, are for qualified students who plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university, who are the son or daughter of a…

  • Okerson wins Garden State Classic at Wall Stadium

    A lthough he has won numerous driving championships in both the Pro Stock and Modified stock car divisions, along with countless feature races, Chas Okerson was missing the Garden State Classic from his victory resume at Wall Stadium, Wall Township. That changed on June 30 when Okerson, the popular Freehold speedster, fought off some of…

  • Haskell to highlight busy July at Monmouth Park

    BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Silver Screamer (9) with Jose Espinoza riding won the $100,000 Eatontown Stakes on June 30 at Monmouth Park. Heavenly Landing (2) with Paco Lopez aboard gave chase in the homestretch and finished second. RYAN DENVER/EQUI-PHOTO Monmouth Park in Oceanport will host a busy thoroughbred racing schedule in July, headlined by the…

  • Jazz legend comes home

    Bernie Worrell rocks the Brighton; receives key to the city BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Bernie Worrell returned to his Long Branch roots June 30 to perform at the Brighton Bar and collect a set of “keys to the city,” bestowed on the revered jazz musician by Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider. KEITH HEUMILLER LONG…

  • Principal of school for special-needs students retires

    Gavaras, helping one of her students use a laptop computer. WEST LONG BRANCH — Sheryl Gavaras, a resident of West Long Branch, has retired as principal of the Matheny School, part of the Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility in Peapack for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities.…

  • Mayors look to county for shared fire services

    Budget caps and decline in volunteers pressure towns to share resources, expenses BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Balancingabudgetwitha2percentcap is one of the strongest arguments for shared services, according to local mayors who are looking to Monmouth County to facilitate interlocal agreements for sharing the costs of providing local fire departments with necessary equipment. “When we…

  • Take the challenge at HTHS this summer

    High Technology High School, on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, is running summer classes for middle-school students who enjoy an academic challenge. The classes are hands-on and cover various computer and engineering principles. For more information, go to www.hths.mcvsd.org or call 732-842- 8444.

  • Boro allots $1M for 2012 capital improvements

    BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Road repairs, renovations to municipal buildings and updated equipment for borough departments are among the projects included in a $1.1 million capital improvement program Members of the Borough Council approved a bond ordinance at the June 27 meeting, appropriating $1,103,000 for the program. Of the total amount, approximately…

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