• Edward A. Waake

    Mr. Waake, 46, of Howell, died Sept. 3, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. He was born in Manalapan and was a truck driver for Freehold Cartage Inc., Freehold Township. Surviving are two sons, Casey and Kyle Waake; his parents, Herbert V. and Satu S. Brannlund Waake; two brothers, Peter and Chris; two sisters and…

  • Ignazio “Iggy” D’Alessandro

    68, of Manalapan Ignzio "Iggy" D’Alessandro Ignazio “Iggy” D’Alessandro 68, of Manalapan passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at home.  Mr. D’Alessandro was born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and had lived in Roselle Park before moving to  Manalapan 11 years ago.  He was a driver for Emilani Beauty Supplies, Union, until his retirement in…

  • Channel to feature H.S. sports

    Beginning this month, Cablevision is bringing MSG Varsity to the New Jersey shore. MSG Varsity includes a multi-platform suite of services, made up of a 24/7 television network, an online destination, and an interactive service — all spotlighting extracurricular activities and events at local high schools. In addition to its professional productions, MSG Varsity is…

  • Marlboro harriers score big win in Ocean County

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer They were small but important steps for the Marlboro High School boys cross country team. At the Jersey Shore Cross Country Classic, hosted by Monsignor Donovan High School at the Robert Miller Airport in Bayville, Ocean County, on Sept. 11, the Mustangs experienced their first success in seven years. Led…

  • Cougar Invitational has top cross country talent

    Race director Jim Schlentz has put together another outstanding field for the Sept. 26 New Balance Cougar Invitational Cross Country Meet. The event will be held on Colts Neck High School’s 3.1-mile home course at Bucks Mill Park. Start time is 9 a.m. The boys’ championship race will be a highlight this year with West…

  • Gymnastics talent led by Howell H.S.

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It would be unfair to expect Freehold Regional High School District gymnasts to match their accomplishments of 2008. Last year was as good as it gets, with Howell High School’s Austyn Fobes winning the state all-around title. Fobes and state medalist Brianna Ecklof led the Rebels to the NJSIAA Central…

  • Sport Shorts

    Brandon Brown made a spectacular collegiate debut for ASA College, Brooklyn, N.Y. The former Freehold High School football standout scored four touchdowns as the Avengers, playing the first game in school history, defeated Milford Academy in a shootout, 56-43. Brown scored on touchdown receptions of 75, 15 and 15 yards and returned a punt 65…

  • A North soccer teams expect a good battle

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer While the Freehold High School girls soccer team has been the Freehold Regional High School District’s marquee program in recent years, the district’s boys soccer teams have spread the wealth around. Three different teams from the FRHSD have won the Shore Conference Tournament title over the last three years. The…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Marlboro High School gymnast Jessica Lowy competes on vault for the Mustangs during a dual meet vs. Howell on Sept. 16 in Howell. The Rebels defeated the Mustangs, 103.38 to 101.665.

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