• Battle for the ball

    Left: Allentown High School’s Kristen Chiafullo heads the ball in front of a Jackson Liberty defender during the Sept. 16 match played in Allentown. The unbeaten Redbirds beat the Lions, 1-0. Above: Jackson Liberty High School’s Nicole Mickendrow and Allentown’s Gihane Quintana battle over a loose ball during the Sept. 16 game played on Allentown’s…

  • Heart of N.J. Chorus seeks ladies who sing

    Women who like to sing are encouraged to discover their inner diva with the Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International. Members stress that the chorus is more than just an a cappella ensemble, it is a family who enjoy getting together each week, sharing friendships as well as great music. Guests are welcome…

  • Scholarship honors young horse lover

    The New Jersey Equine Advisory Board is offering a $1,000 scholarship to help 4-H and FFA members, as well as any young adult that is a member of a New Jersey Equine organization represented on the New Jersey EquineAdvisory Board, pursue their equine activities. The Sara Dubinin Scholarship, in memory of Sara Dubinin, who loved…

  • 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…

  • SBOANJ offering free health screenings

    Free health screenings for horsemen, sponsored by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey, are underway at the farms and training centers of New Jersey. The next stop for the CentraState Medical Center’s Health Awareness Mobile Unit will be atWhite Birch on 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26. The tests available include…

  • Little Michael B captures Babic Memorial Open

    Little Michael B made use of the passing lane to overtake pace-setter All Stienam and win the $104,500 Louis Babic Memorial Open for 2-year-old New Jersey-sired pacers by a neck in 1:56.3 Saturday, Sept. 10, at Freehold Raceway. In the companion $60,500 Babic Filly Final, Clear View Hanover (Western Ideal) won in 1:57.1 with Hall…

  • New Meadowlands Racetrack appoints management team

    Mike Newlin has been appointed general manager of the new Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford. In this role, Newlin will be responsible for all aspects of the operation at the Meadowlands and the development of the Bayonne off-track wagering facility, according to a press release from the Meadowlands Racetrack. Newlin has had success with diverse…

  • Community health fair scheduled

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP —CentraState Medical Center is holding a “Live Your Best Life” community health fair to celebrate its 40-year anniversary on Sept. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. The free event will include a keynote presentation, a health fair and screenings,…

  • Annual orchid auction to be held in Colts Neck

    The largest orchid auction in the Mid- Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. The auction is sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society and will feature…

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