• Flex The Muscle wins Dexter Cup

    Receiving the perfect trip from driver Dave Miller, Flex The Muscle came from just off the pace to win the 51st edition of the $156,000 Dexter Cup by 1½ lengths Saturday at Freehold Raceway. Trainer Ray Schnittker collected his sixth Dexter victory while veteran Miller visited the winner’s circle for the first time in the…

  • Park system’s 50th anniversary to be celebrated

    The Monmouth County Park System’s 50th anniversary will be marked with a celebration at the newly restored Thompson Park Visitor Center in Lincroft. Hosted by the Friends of the Parks, and sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. James P. Cullen, the celebration will feature park system recreation demonstrations, special presentations, and a menu of wine, beer,…

  • Moms support schools

    To celebrate Arbor Day, the Moms Club of Upper Freehold and members’ children planted 28 trees at the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School and the new Stone Bridge Middle School. To find out more about the Moms Club, email [email protected].

  • Kruise Nite to kick off Freehold summer events

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Warmer months in Downtown Freehold offer ambiance, outdoor cafe dining, strolls along the Main Street promenade, concerts, and a return to the era of old-time rock and roll. Downtown Freehold returns to the 1950s and 1960s with Kruise Nite, presented by 33 East Car Wash, on the last Thursday…

  • Old Towne Colts Neck returns for third year

    COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) will hold its third annual Olde Towne Colts Neck event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5, along the Route 34 business corridor. Raymond Shebell, president of the CNBA, said the family-friendly event is designed to showcase the business community for residents and tourists. “There…

  • Local campground opening for season

    Spring into spring by spending a night under the stars at the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. N ow opening for the season, the campground features 64 wooded campsites (52 which can be reserved while 12 are available on a first come, first serve basis). All…

  • Route 537-Gravel Hill Rd. upgrade plan selected

    Intersection work aims to reduce accidents and ease navigation Municipal leaders in Freehold Township agreed with Monmouth County officials and a majority of local residents on May 12 that acquiring property from the southernmost side of Route 537 is the best option for improvements to the intersection with Gravel Hill Road. County officials made the…

  • Nominations sought for planning awards

    The Monmouth County Planning Board is accepting nominations for its 2010 planning awards. Through its annual planning award program, the Monmouth County Planning Board honors outstanding plans, projects, individuals and municipalities that have significantly influenced planning in Monmouth County. “The annual planning awards are an important way for the county to recognize people, organizations and…

  • Community and culinary service Cubs

    Scouts make lunches for soup kitchen; deliver cookies and breads to less fortunate BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown Cub Scout Den 13 Pack 180 members work together to make over 100 bagged lunches for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Cub Scouts Kyle Brindley (l-r), Alex Davidson, Garrett Baldwin, Youcef Soltani, Joey Accardi, Brian Crain,…

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