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Officials react to gaming industry report
Report recommends four options for future of Monmouth Park BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Opinion was divided last week among Oceanport officials about the impact of a state commission report on the future of Monmouth Park racetrack. The Hanson Report recommends adding harness racing at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. The Hanson Report, released July…
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Eric Zito, (c) tennis instructor, demonstrates the proper technique to Julianne Valvano, 10, of Tinton Falls (l) and Angelica Patel, of Ocean, when playing the net during Ocean Township Recreation Department’s summer tennis clinic at Wayside Park. More photos at gmnews.com. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Two information sessions about a free mammogram program at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11 and 25. An information table in the main lobby will offer details on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Reach Out for Life” initiative. The program is open to Monmouth County women…
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Rachel Alexandra thrills Monmouth Park fans
Wins stakes race; Izod Haskell Invitational is Sunday Rachel Alexandra and Monmouth Park go well together. The 2009 Horse of the Year was back in Oceanport on Saturday and did not disappoint the nearly 13,000 fans who came to see her race. Rachel Alexandra dominated her rivals in winning the $400,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes in…
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Big East lacrosse next Allentown’s Mueller
All-time goal-scorer headed to Providence BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Matt Mueller said he’s been dreaming of playing in the Big East. “I always wanted to play against teams like Syracuse, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Connecticut. It’s a dream come true,” said the three-sport standout. The Allentown High lacrosse star who scored a career school record of…
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Redbirds new soccer coach Plunkett will stress defense
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Andrew Plunkett has understood the rewards of winning in high school soccer when he excelled for Brick Memorial’s perennial NJSIAA and Shore Conference Tournament qualifier. The school eventually retired his jersey, No. 15. Now, he brings that understanding to Allentown High School where he was named head boys…
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on campus •••
Patrick Moke of Millstone received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Antonio Serrano of the Clarksburg section of Millstone has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. Andrew F. McGovern, son of Christopher and Diane McGovern of Allentown, has been…
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Resignations abound at Upper Freehold Regional School District
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Upper Freehold Regional School District had a number of resignations this summer. While some school staff chose to leave for career or family reasons, others made the decision based on Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to discontinue their health benefits if they didn’t retire this year, according to…
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