• New Egypt Elks to host ‘Touch a Truck’

    The New Egypt Elks and the New Egypt United Methodist Church are sponsoring “Touch a Truck” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25 at the New Egypt Elks, Lakewood Road (Route 528). Various modes of transportation will be on display to touch, climb and take pictures alongside. Details: 609- 758-8563 or 609-752-0272.

  • Blewett wins 100-lap main event

    Jimmy Blewett of Howell pocketed $2,500 on April 18 by winning the “Thunder at the Shore” 100-lap main event for Red Bank Sleep Shoppe Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium, Wall Township. Although Blewett led the 24-car field through most of the 100 laps around the third-mile paved oval, he endured challenges from several drivers…

  • Fishing starting to heat up

    Fish On • RON NUZZOLO Clams are the key to success in the Raritan. Great weather had everyone scrambling to the Raritan Reach in search of trophy bass. Capt. Joe G. landed his first three keepers of the season with bass to 34¼ inches and released over 17 shorts. Most anglers this past weekend reported…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Jackson Memorial High School hitter Nick Schulman tries to lock onto a pitch during the Jaguars’ 3-1 victory over Brick Township High School on April 16 in Brick Township.

  • Roller Girls gearing up for Asbury Park action

    The Jersey Shore’s toughest roller girls will welcome the ladies of Long Island to Asbury Park on April 25. The Jersey Shore Roller Girls’ all-star travel team — the league’s best players — will begin their 2009 season by squaring off against the Long Island Roller Rebels. The bout will be played at Convention Hall…

  • Kuzma is wearing out opposing hurlers

    Colts Neck slugger from Howell Twp. has 6 HRs, 20 RBIs BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer It’s the bottom of the fourth inning and the Colts Neck High School softball team finds itself trailing Howell, 5-2. Kate Kuzma The bases are loaded, and up to the plate steps Kate Kuzma. The Rebels have no place…

  • Public is invited to attend Rutgers Day on April 25

    In recognition of Rutgers University’s unique relationship with the people of New Jersey, we are opening our doors to the public for the first Rutgers Day on April 25. In difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to connect the university’s resources to those we serve. On Rutgers Day, all New Jerseyans are…

  • Oyster Creek an accident waiting to happen

    Anuclear plant reactor tries to safely contain more radioactivity than is in the fallout of 1,000 Hiroshima atom bombs. The Oyster Creek spent fuel rod pool contains much more deadly radioactivity. The pool has a flimsy roof that could easily be penetrated to cause a fuming meltdown. Who would have thought that the World Trade…

  • Racetrack slot machines would provide much-needed revenue

    What are the issues that matter to New Jersey residents? Time and again, voters have supported open space initiatives on the ballot. In these difficult economic conditions, new revenue sources are desperately needed. Why then, is the current administration refusing to consider the installation of video lottery terminals (VLTs), or slots, at the state’s race…

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