• Election 2011

    Incumbent, three newcomers vie for Middletown Twp. Committee ANTHONY FIORE (R) has lived in Middletown for almost eight years. He is a pension and benefits specialist for Prudential Investments. Fiore, who currently serves as mayor, has been on the Township Committee for one term and currently serves on the Shared Services Committee between the township…

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    Sue Kies, of Bangor, Pa., gives a roping demonstration during the 14th annual Country Jamboree and Chili Fest held on West Front Street in Keyport on Oct. 8. FRANK GALIPO

  • Baykeeper returns oysters to Raritan Bay

    New location at Earle pier provides security from poachers BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer An oyster attached to a clamshell was among the 3,600 oysters placed in Raritan Bay on Oct. 6. ERIC SUCAR staff The Keyport-based NY/NJ Baykeeper placed 3,600 oysters back into the Raritan Bay on Oct. 6, signaling the restart of its…

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    Jackson Renegades girls fast pitch softball is seeking players for the 2011-12 season. The Renegades are seeking players to complete their rosters for the 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U softball divisions. Anyone who is interested in obtaining more information may email [email protected] to arrange for a personal tryout. For additional information, visit www.eteamz.com/jacksonrenegades/. The…

  • Lions’ booters go the distance, and more

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent The Jackson Liberty High School boys soccer team had something happen last week that few teams experience in a week, or even a season — three consecutive matches that went into doubleovertime. “It was nuts,” said junior stopper Brandon Kokich, the team captain. “It was tough to play in, but seeing…

  • Warriors and Redbirds set for gridiron showdown

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent What was a neighborhood rivalry from when New Egypt High School started playing varsity football 10 years ago has turned into a meaningful showdown for the Warriors and the Allentown High School Redbirds. That showdown will take place in Plumsted on Oct. 14 when the Warriors (4-0) take onAllentown (3-2). The…

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    Wall Stadium Speedway in Wall Township will present the first of three post-season specials on Oct. 22. The “Halloween Spooky Spectacular” will feature all five of the speedway’s regular divisions, plus two touring classes. Current plans call for grandstand seating to open at noon, pit area gates to open at 1:30 p.m. and racing to…

  • Howell gymnasts score big in win over South Brunswick

    Rebels are on verge of winning A North title BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Howell High School’s Ariana Rodriguez competes on the uneven bars during the Rebels’ 108.55 to 106.3 victory over South Brunswick on Oct. 6 in Howell. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff The Howell High School gymnastics team is one dual meet win…

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     An all-you-can-eat ham dinner fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 109 will be held from 3-7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the New Egypt firehouse, 59 Main St. Tickets: $12 for adults, $8 for children age 11 and under. For tickets, call 609-516-2484 or 609-867-5764.  A monthly book club discussion will be held from 1-3…

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