• Sandy Hook Foundation sponsors beach concerts

    MIDDLETOWN — The Sandy Hook Foundation has announced the 2011 free Summer Concert Series schedule. The concerts take place June 15-Aug. 24 every Wednesday at 6 p.m., weather permitting, at BeachArea E on Sandy Hook. Each week 3,000 to 5,000 people attend the concerts to listen, dance, relax and enjoy the live music while eating…

  • COA: Plastics still major source of beach litter

    2010 data shows record number of volunteers cleaned N.J. beaches BY KAITLYN D. KANZLER Staff Writer Debris washed up during a weekend rainstorm litters the beach at Sandy Hook. PHOTOS BY KAITLYN KANZLER A record amount of debris was cleared from New Jersey beaches up and down the coast last year, the 25th year of…

  • State investigates county college compensation

    Handlin’s call for inquiry prompted by Brookdale audit report findings BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Fiscal improprieties at Brookdale Community College and other county colleges have prompted the Office of the State Comptroller to launch an investigation into compensation packages of college officials. Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R- 13th) said this week that she sent a…

  • Shear delight

    Sandy Byard, of Matawan, demonstrates shearing a sheep’s woolly coat at Longstreet Farm in Holmdel on April 23, during the Monmouth County Park System’s Wool Days, which included demonstrations of sheep herding and Colonial-era spinning and weaving. FRANK GALIPO

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    Laurita Winery, New Egypt, recently won two gold medals at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition held in Rochester, N.Y. The winery won gold medals for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Naked Chardonnay. Apanel of 60 wine specialists judged 3,285 wines in all classes. The 753 entries came from 15 countries, from every state and from…

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    Howell’s Catherine Dee, a freshman midfielder at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, was named the CentralAtlantic Collegiate Conference Lacrosse Rookie of the Week for the week ending April 19. It was her second honor of the season. Dee, a Howell High School graduate, tallied six points in a 2-0 week for the Lions (9-4). She scored…

  • Jags set winning pace on softball diamond

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Dana Hruschka has found herself in a unique situation in her four years of competing on the varsity level for two girls sports at Jackson Memorial High School. In all four years, she was the only one from her grade competing in varsity softball. She also played varsity volleyball for four…

  • Warriors eye return to state tournament

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent An experienced New Egypt High School girls lacrosse team is seeking a third straight trip to the NJSIAA state tournament. In a recent game against Red Bank Catholic in Plumsted Township, Bridgette Buckalew (left, above) battles RBC’s Erin Pace. Below, New Egypt’s Nicole Miller scoops up a loose ball. The visiting…

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     A National Day of Prayer sponsored by the Jackson Clergy Association will take place at 7 p.m. May 5 in the meeting room of the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson.  The Jackson Memorial High School Air Force Junior ROTC will read stories and complete a patriotic craft with children age…

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