• Redbird harriers posting fastest times in 10 years

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent The numbers tell the tale in cross country, and if you go by the times, Allentown High School’s boys cross country team has been running its best since 10 years ago when it finished second in the state sectionals. That was evident over the weekend in the Shore Coaches Invitational at…

  • In the races

    Shabalabadingdong, with Steve Smith in the sulky, won the Green Acres 3-year-old fillies final held at Freehold Raceway on Sept. 30. The filly stopped the timer in 1:56.4 in winning her seventh race in 20 starts this year. WORLD WIDE RACING PHOTOS

  • Conservation poster contest for students

    “Forests for People — More Than You Can Imagine” is the theme for the 2011 Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Freehold Soil Conservation District and the N.J. Association of Conservation Districts. Students in second to 12th grades in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are invited to create a poster highlighting their artistic talents while exploring…

  • Millstone Comm. Ed. offers fall classes

    Millstone Township Community Education classes are in swing. Classes are held in both Millstone Township and Upper Freehold. Adult classes, which include several exercise options, will all begin the week of Oct.10. Body Fat Boot Camp and yoga will be offered both days and evenings. Visit www.millstone.k12.nj.us and click on the community education link for…

  • Susan A. Geraghty

    Mrs. Geraghty, 57, of Toms River, died Sept. 28, 2011. She was a longtime employee of the U.S. Postal Service in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. She was predeceased by her fiancé, Ed Paul; and a brother, Kenneth Geraghty. Surviving are her twin daughters, Jenna and her husband, Richard D. Smith, of Brick, and Jill…

  • Jason Morrissey

    Mr. Morrissey, 29, of New Egypt, died Sept. 27, 2011. Surviving are his mother and father, Linda and Leonard Morrissey; a brother, David; his grandparents, Pat and Charley Smentkowski; and many other relatives. A funeral service was held at the Peppler Funeral Home, Allentown. Memorial donations may be made to the family, care of the…

  • ‘Legend’ performance at Allaire Oct.7-8

    Allaire Village will present a rendition of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” written by Washington Irving and performed by Neill Hartley. The performance will take place in the Allaire Village Chapel in Wall Township at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Hartley will bring to life the tale of the headless horseman within the…

  • Photo contest seeks entries by Oct. 14

    The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring its annual photo contest. Photographers are asked to capture subjects in Middlesex and Monmouth counties in the following themed categories: agriculture, conservation practices, natural resources and wildlife. The contest is open in two divisions: adult (ages 18 and over) and teenagers (ages 13-17). A prize of $75 will…

  • HAMT monthly meeting scheduled

    The Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township (HAMT) will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Millstone Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. HAMT is an organization dedicated to horse-related recreation and education that is open to both horse owners and non-owners. Special events and upcoming trail rides are being…

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