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    Hector Reyes sets up a display of vegetables for sale at the farmers market at Borough Hall in Monmouth Beach on June 30. More photos, Page 7 and at gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • NJ American: Damaged water mains were due for repairs

    Inspections found pipes had been damaged by tropical storm Irene BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The three water transmission mains that collapsed at the New Jersey-American Water Company’s  Swimming River treatment facility in Middletown on June 29 — touching off a countywide water emergency — were scheduled to be repaired, company spokesman Peter Eschbach said.…

  • Redbirds’ Palladino keeping his focus on football season

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Nick Palladino was days away from completing his junior year at Allentown High School and starting summer break when he hit the road, but this wasn’t a vacation. It was more like a business trip, and a whirlwind one at that. Last month the talented quarterback visited seven college camps in…

  • Haskell highlights 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 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 45th…

  • Vendors sought for Farmers Market

    The Jamesburg Farmers Market will return for its fourth year, running every Saturday from July 7 through Oct. 6. The market is open to the public from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The market will be situated along East Railroad Avenue in Veterans Park. Vendors of produce, prepared foods and other appropriate food items are…

  • ‘Songs 4 Peace’ to be heard in Monroe

    Sharleen Leahey, a teacher and folksinger, will sing “Songs 4 Peace” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. July 18 in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, off Perrineville Road. The public is invited to attend and sing along during the musical presentation. For more information,…

  • Well-rounded AHS grad garners award

    Barry Hogan, a recent graduate of Allentown High School, has been recognized as a 2011-12 Discus Award winner for his achievements in the areas of green, government, and community service. The DiscusAwards is a national program that provides recognition and scholarship opportunities to high school students who excel in at least three of 10 key…

  • SBOANJ golf outing planned for July 9

    The annual midsummer golf outing to benefit New Jersey horsemen will take place July 9. The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey’s (SBOANJ) annual event will be held at Gambler Ridge Golf Course, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. Sponsorships, ranging from $500 to $2,000, and inclusion in the journal are still available.…

  • Parent helpline deals with substance issues

    When parents find out their teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment, and where…

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