• Dancing Solo wins Boiling Springs

    Twin Creeks Racing Stables LLC’s Dancing Solo sat off the speed of Cheimon, before powering past that rival and holding off all challengers to win the $100,000 Grade 3 Boiling Springs Stakes at Monmouth Park on June 23 by a length and a half. Trained by Todd Pletcher, Dancing Solo covered the mile and a…

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    Jon Rose (left) tries to block a shot by Stephen Keffer during their match at the Belmar Open, which is part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series. The tournament was held June 22-24 and showcased elite beach volleyball players. The men and women were competing for $100,000 in prize money. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Brookdale’s Drew named First Team All-American

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The stakes were high for Ryan Drew when the Brookdale Community College baseball team began its 2012 season in March. After a sub-par freshman year at Felician College in 2011, Drew transferred to Brookdale. He knew that if he did not have a good season this spring, “my baseball career…

  • Belmar Open brought out best in volleyball players and fans

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Women’s action takes place on the stadium court at the Belmar Open June 22-24. The tournament is part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series and featured elite beach volleyball players. Belmar treated the players to energetic fans who filled the stadium and side courts. For East Coast volleyball…

  • Emma R. Perrine

    Mr. Perrine, 97, a lifelong resident of Sea Bright, died June 17, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Lester E. Perrine, in 1998. Mrs. Perrine is survived by two sons, Peter H. of Rumson and James L. and his wife, Sandra, of Woodruff, S.C.; a brother, Paul Harry Rafi of Point…

  • Muriel Janet Brower (Budge) Curchin

    Mrs. Curchin, 87, of the River Plaza section of Middletown, died June 18, 2012, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was born in Red Bank and lived most of her life there until moving to River Plaza in 1991. Mrs. Curchin worked as a bookkeeper at Prown’s in Red Bank for many years and…

  • Glenn G. Barney

    Mr. Barney, 55, of Red Bank, died June 23, 2012, at home. He had previously lived in Roseland and Colts Neck before moving to Red Bank more than 18 years ago. Mr. Barney worked as an equine dentist in Colts Neck for over 20 years. His father, Bob Barney, predeceased him. Surviving are his wife,…

  • NOTES

    The Navesink Swimming River Group held a cleanup of the shore and small islands around Barley Point in Rumson on June 10. The borough provided access for volunteers to the municipal boat ramp behind the public works and recycling facilities for the cleanup. LAURA BAGWELL Jersey Shore PFLAG monthly support meeting will be held 7-9…

  • Long Branch bracing for large July 4 crowds

    Oceanfest attendance expected to swell after local towns cancel fireworks displays BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — City officials are preparing for larger crowds and additional expense for the 22nd annual Oceanfest celebration after other local towns canceled their July Fourth events. “We’re planning for significantly bigger crowds,” Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider said…

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