• Costa Rica first at Freehold in Helen Smith Trot

    Millionairess Costa Rica drew off to a four-length victory on Friday at Freehold Raceway, adding the $70,000 Helen Smith Trot to her list of stakes credits. The daughter of Muscles Yankee, driven by Ron Pierce, took the lead early and retained it at every call to finish four lengths ahead of Kitefin Hanover (Muscles Yankee)…

  • Wild Outdoor Expo in the Assunpink this fall

    Free event will feature hiking, camping, shooting, kayaking, wildlife watching and more UPPER FREEHOLD — The Assunpink Wildlife Management Area will be the site of a new event to get more New Jersey residents outdoors. The first Wild Outdoor Expo will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25-26. The free event was designed…

  • Legends of Rock to perform in intimate Freehold setting

    FREEHOLD — Rich Gatto, the CEO of DowntownFreehold, has announced the launch of a new annual music series for September: “An Intimate Evening with Legends of Rock.” This series is a musical event featuring national rock band The Cryers performing with a notable rock music songwriter and performer in a cabaret-style, intimate presentation. Sponsored by…

  • Farm sanctuary walk for animals on Sept. 19

    The local Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals will take place in Princeton on Sept. 19. These walks are held nationwide each autumn around World Farm Animals Day to raise awareness of animal welfare issues associated with factory farming. Last year, over 3,600 people participated in 67 walks across the nation, raising $330,000, according to…

  • Walk With Joe welcomes all to remember Sept. 11

    Annual event in Manalapan honors heroes of Flight 93 who fought terrorists BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A group of dedicated individuals will not let Americans forget the heroism of the passengers who were on United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The individuals who fought back against a…

  • 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…

  • Credit card companies facing tighter regulation on campus

    BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Companies that offer credit card services often visit college campuses in an effort to attract new customers. In New Jersey, the Division of Consumer Affairs has notified all public and private colleges that a new law which took effect in May is regulating that practice. Under the Credit Card Solicitation Act,…

  • New regulations would affect tree-cutting in Millstone

    Twp. aims to better protect critical environmental areas BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Anyone planning to clear more than 1,000 square feet of trees on any lot would have to apply for a permit under a new ordinance. The Township Committee introduced the ordinance on Aug. 18 and has scheduled a public hearing and…

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