• New rules for beach access don’t protect rights

    New Jersey’s world famous beaches are public spaces that bring people together as equals. Yet, if Gov. Chris Christie gets his way, it’s possible that new beach access rules will dramatically reduce a New Jerseyan’s right to view, use and enjoy the state’s rivers, bays and coast for fishing, swimming, jogging, surfing, kayaking, birding, beachcombing,…

  • State approves lease for Monmouth Park

    Developer to take over operation of racetrack by June 1 BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Live horseracing will continue at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport for the foreseeable future, following Gov. Chris Christie’s approval of a lease agreement between the state and developer Morris Bailey. The agreement, which will take effect June 1, gives Bailey…

  • Eatontown’s fishing derby set for June 4

    Eatontown Recreation’s annual Youth Fishing Derby will be held 8-10 a.m. June 4 at Wampum Park Pond in Eatontown. The event will include a morning of fun for children ages 15 and younger who are Eatontown residents. Sponsored by the Eatontown Recreation Advisory Committee, the event will run rain or shine and is free of…

  • First Red Bank triathlon deemed a success

    Fall intermediate meet planned for swim, bike, run event BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Rick Illion, of Long Branch, begins a 40K bike course, the second leg of the Red Bank Olympic Distance Triathlon on May 15. Kate Bruck, of Barnegat, crosses the finish line in first place in the female division of the 40K race,…

  • Fort’s West Point Prep graduates final class

    More than 200 cadet candidates moving on to U.S. Military Academy BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Col. Tyge Rugenstein (l), U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School commandant and dean, and Sgt. 1st Class Cerardo Avila, USMAPS first sergeant, case the prep school’s colors following the final graduation ceremony at Fort Monmouth on April 13. COURTESY OF…

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    Shore Regional High School’s Victoria DeScenza celebrates with teammates after the Blue Devils defeated Rumson-Fair Haven 9-7 in the Shore Conference lacrosse final at Monmouth University on May 11. Story and more photos, page 42. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • State playoffs are next for Redbirds softball team

    Allentown falls in Mercer County championship game BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School second baseman Alex Dominici makes a play during a recent game against Spotswood High School in the Redbird Invitational. The Redbirds are 18-5 and headed to the state playoffs that begin next week. Allentown advanced to the Mercer County championship game…

  • Sheriff appoints new warden at Monmouth County jail

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced the appointment of Brian Elwood to warden of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, Freehold Township. Elwood, formerly the deputy warden of the jail, officially began his duties on May 2. This appointment comes after the retirement of William Fraser, who served in the position since 2005. According to…

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