• Darryl Strawberry at Brookdale on Sept. 14

    Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will host Darryl Strawberry with John Strausbaugh 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14. Strawberry will answer questions about his successes and failures in life and at bat, based on his book “Straw: Finding My Way.” Tickets are $28. For tickets or more information, visit…

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    Monmouth University’s Drew Von Bargen (15) takes to the air to avoid contact with the Mercer County College goalie during a home scrimmage on Aug. 24.

  • Hawks are preseason NEC men’s soccer pick

    The Monmouth University men’s soccer team is still the team to beat in the Northeast Conference. In the NEC coaches preseason poll, the Hawks were once again picked to win the conference championship. Coach Robert McCourt’s Hawks from West Long Branch have won the last four NEC regular season titles. Finishing second in the coaches…

  • County plans 9/11 remembrance

    On Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. the Monmouth County Park System will host a brief remembrance ceremony at the site of Monmouth County’s 9/11 memorial. The 20-minute ceremony will include the Naval Weapons Station Earle Funeral Honors, bagpipers, an invocation by local clergy and flowers placed at the memorial. The 9/11 memorial is at Mount…

  • Corzine and Christie: a couple of characters

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN At this point in the election season, I am stumped. I cannot tell you at this moment if I am going to vote for Democrat Jon Corzine, Republican Chris Christie or independent candidate Chris Daggett to lead New Jersey’s ship of state for the next four years. Right now…

  • New fall programs to be offered at Community YMCA

    RED BANK — The Community YMCA, Maple Avenue, has announced new programs this fall for youths, teens, adults and seniors. Programs are offered to enhance the classes presently offered, provide areas of support for health seekers or those who want to live a healthier lifestyle but struggle to do so, and offer new options for…

  • Senior: Don’t rush health care reform

    Guest Column Guest Column • Thomas F. Stokes (Open letter to Rep. Rush Holt, D-12th District) As a senior citizen, former school board member and board president, and as one who died (Dec. 26, 2007) from a “blown” mitral valve and who lives today thanks to the health care system, I would like to discuss…

  • Matawan Day set for Sept. 12

    MATAWAN — The borough of Matawan will host Matawan Day noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Terhune Park, South Street between Main and Broad streets. The borough’s annual celebration will feature food vendors, rides, pony rides, a DJ, various vendors and a wide array of entertainment, including the winners of Matawan Idol…

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