• EDITORIAL: Welcome to school board

       Congratulations to Murali Aiyar and Jo Ann Groeger upon their appointments to fill the vacancies on the Board of Education created by the resignations of Ginny Bigley and David Donahue.    They were chosen from among a field of eight candidates for the two seats.    Mr. Aiyar has already been sworn into office and it is…

  • New Jersey Shoreshots capture two state AAU championships

    The New Jersey Shoreshots basketball organization won New Jersey State Amateur Athletic Union titles in the U12 and U13 divisions this summer. The Shoreshots’ U12 team, coached by Tracey Sabino, Pat Sabino, Lauralee Lucey andMike Pero, won its second straight state title . The Shoreshots’U13 team. also coached by Tracey Sabino, defeated the Jersey Shore…

  • Freehold Township finding success in summer baseball

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Greater Middlesex Conference Coaches Summer Baseball League has become a hit in Monmouth County. The league, now in its third season, began with just Greater Middlesex Conference schools from Middlesex County participating. In 2010, Monmouth County schools were added to the mix and now the league has become the…

  • Walt Frazier to greet fans at Sam’s Club

    Sam’s Club and General Mills will host a member-appreciation event at the Freehold Sam’s Club on Friday, July 15, 6-8 p.m. New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier will meet with fans and sign autographs. Sam’s Club is at 320 W. Main St. (Route 537), Freehold Township. Sam’s Club members and guests are welcomed and encouraged…

  • Following BCC success, Yuhas ready for Division I challenge

    BY TIMOTHY THOMPSON Correspondent A fter proving himself at the highest level of junior college baseball, Matt Yuhas is now hoping to fulfill his dream of playing NCAA Division I baseball next year. Yuhas, a pitcher who went 8-0 for Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, in the spring of 2011, has caught the eye of many…

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    The American Water Works Association New Jersey Chapter’s third annual Run for Water will be held on July 23 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan. The event, which benefits Water for People, will consist of a 5K race, a half-mile fun run/walk and a toddler dash. The 5K is set for 9 a.m. Check-in and…

  • Senate approves lease deal for Monmouth Park

    Attny: Bailey plans changes to racetrack BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The remaining hurdle has been cleared in the deal to allow a New York real estate developer to lease Monmouth Park race track in Oceanport. State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) said the Senate approved a bill that would facilitate the transfer of horse…

  • Kuzma, Conner top All-FRHSD softball

    Carsin Conner Howell High School’s incredible state tournament run made the 2011 softball season in the Freehold Regional High School District one for all-time. The Rebels, co-coached by Elissa Connell and Sandra Hempfel, had no previous success in the state tournament prior to this spring when, from the No. 12 seed, they won the program’s…

  • State champion Braves lead All-FRHSD team

    The Manalapan double-play combination of Rich Ricciardi (throwing) and Brian Lamboy (13) helped carry the Braves to the 2011 NJSIAA Group IV state championship. Both players have been name to Greater Media Newspapers’ All-FRHSD Baseball Team. ERIC SUCAR staff For only the second time in Freehold Regional High School District history, a baseball team has…

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