• Millstone Roosevelt Astros win championship game

    The Millstone Roosevelt Majors Astros won first place at the 2012 championship game against the Millstone Roosevelt MajorsA’s. TheAstros narrowly defeated the A’s by a score of 5-4. “We are so proud of our team, because every player had a hand in winning all season long,” head coach Bob Hynes said after the winning game.…

  • College is next challenge for trio of AHS athletes

    The three football players led Redbirds to first state playoff appearance BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Three Allentown High School football players who united to empower a program that reversed its losing ways in back-to-back six-win seasons are taking different directions as they embark on college careers. Ryan Tedesco, who caught six touchdown passes, will play…

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    Jon Rose tries to block the shot of Stephen Keffer during their match at the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series’ Belmar Open held along the beaches in Belmar on June 22. The Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series is a seven-stop series across the U.S., showcasing elite pro beach volleyball talent who will play…

  • County directory is now available online

    The 2012 Monmouth County Directory is available online from the county’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com in section labeled “Information Center.” The directory contains information on local, county, state and federal elected officials who represent New Jersey and the County of Monmouth. Biographical information on the elected Board of Chosen Freeholders and the sheriff, prosecutor, surrogate and…

  • Library earns public service award from local chamber

    The Monmouth County Library has been named a recipient of the 2012 Circle of ExcellenceAward, presented each year by the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce. The library received the award for the Public Service category. The Circle of Excellence Award represents the chamber’s annual search for outstanding contributions to the community. The award is given…

  • Downtown Freehold presents Independence Day bash

    FREEHOLD — Fireworks and fun will be on tap when Downtown Freehold hosts its annual Independence Day event at Freehold Raceway on the afternoon and evening of July 3. The event is being presented in association with Coors Light. Admission and parking are free. The family-friendly festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Rock ’n…

  • Grief support group to hold meeting July 2

    The Compassionate Friends, a bereavement support group for those who have lost children at any age, Mercer Chapter, will hold its monthly meeting July 2. The group typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Capital Health System of Hamilton, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road in Hamilton Township. For more information,…

  • She started lovin’ country today

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Avid readers may recall my mentioning that I’m not a country music fan. I’ve spent my entire life shying away from steel guitars and fiddling tunes and have been known to curl into a fetal position upon hearing anything sung by Conway Twitty. Truth be told, it pained me…

  • Joe Piscopo to perform at Encore Event Center

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Impressionist, singer, comedian and musician Joe Piscopo will bring his Las Vegas-style show to the Encore Event Center at iPlay America 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 Saturday Night Live star,…

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