• Future of racing in doubt at Monmouth Park

    Legislature must approve 2012 season by Dec. 20 Kenny Walter The fate of the 2012 racing season at Monmouth Park was in doubt this week after an investor dropped out of an agreement to take over operation of the Oceanport racetrack. Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) confirmed Monday that businessman Morris Bailey walked away from…

  • Redbirds football team continued its progress

    Redbirds made state playoffs for first time BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown receiver Ryan Tedesco was one of the nine seniors on the Redbird football team that helped the team match the school record for wins in a season (six) and make the state playoffs for the first time in program history. The Redbirds went…

  • A.H.S. Hall of Fame seeks nominations

    Nominations are currently being accepted for the Allentown High School Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame. This marks the fourth year since the induction of the school’s first Hall of Fame class for lifetime achievement, cultural and civic contributions and academic excellence. Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 31. The next class will be inducted in…

  • Prix d’Amerique trip raffle canters to a close

    In an effort to raise much-needed funds, the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) is once again raffling a chance to win a trip to the Jan. 29 Prix d’Amerique. The Prix d’Amerique, one of harness racing’s most prestigious events, is raced at Vincennes Hippodrome in Paris, France. This trip begins with an airfare voucher with a…

  • Cyclones play hard in state championship

    The Millstone Cyclones U13 girls soccer travel team had a great run this season, culminating in the State Cup Championship final that got them ranked 20th among 115 soccer teams in the state. Playing a high-tension final State Cup game against the Beachwood Dragonflies Nov. 19. The Cyclones fell behind 1-0 to a penalty kick,…

  • Peter Riviere

    Mr. Riviere, 52, of Freehold, died Nov. 22, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. He was a graduate of Middletown South High School and attended Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Surviving are three siblings, Paul and his wife, Bonnie, of Perrineville, Suzanne Riviere of Clementon, and Kathleen Riviere…

  • Aileen M. Goerge

    Mrs. Goerge, 79, of Millstone, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died Dec. 4, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was predeceased by a son, Buddy Borgia. Surviving are her husband, Joseph; two sons, Joseph Goerge Jr. and Paul Borgia; five daughters, Valerie Sibilia, Lynn Heiser, Linda Finley, Carol Moran and Nancy Hartigan; two…

  • Victor F. Giglio

    Mr. Giglio, 55, of Jackson, formerly of Howell and Freehold, died Nov. 26, 2011, at home. He was a graduate of St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, and Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md. Mr. Giglio was employed as a service writer by Jim Curley Pontiac GMC in Lakewood for 11 years. He was the…

  • County consumer affairs offers shopping advice

    Gift cards and gift certificates are the gift of choice for many people during the holiday season. If you will be purchasing a gift card or planning to redeem one, the Monmouth County Department of Consumer Affairs has some timely reminders to help you make the best use of your holiday dollars this season: Redeem…

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