• Former GM of track pleads guilty to multiple charges

    New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that Donald R. Codey Jr., the former president and general manager of Freehold Raceway, pleaded guilty on Aug. 20 to stealing $3,045 in raceway promotional vouchers and assisting two patrons to cash more than $1.3 million in bad checks at…

  • Celebrities, congressman, physicians support FAAN Walk on Sept. 11

    Keeping children with food allergies safe is a constant concern for their loved ones, and that is one reason why journalist and author Janice Lieberman says she is honored to be the honorary chairwoman of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure, to be held in Long…

  • Walk to honor late Howell teen

    On Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. on the boardwalk at Pier Village in Long Branch, Prevention First will be hosting the fourth annual Amanda Faith Reo Memorial Walk. The event aims to raise $10,000 in Reo’s name to support Prevention First’s programs on the prevention of violence and substance abuse, and to raise awareness among…

  • A new era for schools

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN This has been a summer of discontent in some New Jersey school districts. The budget numbers of April, May and June are hitting home as August turns to September and the start of the new school year looms. The rubber is meeting the road now as the reality of decisions…

  • Freeholders call on gov. to protect horse racing

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a resolution urging Gov. Chris Christie to find a way to protect New Jersey’s horse racing industry. The resolution, adopted on Aug. 12, asks Christie to consider the benefits of horse racing— both thoroughbreds and standardbreds — on New Jersey’s economy and quality of life, particularly in…

  • Belmar to host Beer on the Pier event on Sept. 25

    The pier at the Belmar Marina has always been a great place to catch fish. On Sept. 25, visitors will have a chance to catch something else as more than 25 craft breweries will be pouring samples of their fine ales and lagers all afternoon at the first Beer on the Pier. American craft breweries…

  • Chairman beats the bushes for Democratic candidates

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — Steven Morlino, chairman of the Howell Democratic Party, is looking for residents who are interested in running for seats on the Township Council this fall. Morlino is facing a Sept. 15 deadline to fill two slots on the Democratic ticket. There will be three four-year terms up…

  • Dream Factory helps teen make her wish come true

    Manalapan resident is first person assisted by volunteers from Jersey Shore organization BY AMY ROSEN BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Achild’s laughter is contagious. When stricken with a critical or chronic illness, that child’s laughter may be heard less often due to the anxiety, stress and pain that is often encountered on the journey back…

  • Board prez squashes rumor about payout to Golden

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer There is absolutely no truth to a rumor floating around Howell that Howell K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden was paid a substantial amount of money for sick and vacation days, Board of Education President Mary Cerretani said at a recent meeting. Cerretani barely let resident Al…

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