• SPORT SHORTS

    The Annual Spotswood 5K Race is set for Sept 12 beginning at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road. The 1-mile Fun Run will start at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K race will begin at 9 a.m. Fun Run Registration fee is $20 before Sept. 1. 5K Race Registration fee is $25 before Sept. 1. T-shirts…

  • Thompson to follow McCarthy as Redbirds field hockey coach

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent It’s tough enough when you have to rebuild the midfield and find a new goalkeeper for a field hockey team like Allentown High School’s team for this fall. But new head coach Dana Thompson, who moved up after seven years as assistant coach, faces another daunting challenge succeeding the legacy left…

  • Allentown Legion looks to stay alive in district tourney

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Pitchers Tom Malik, left, and Anthony Marrone are two of the reasons that Allentown’s American Legion team has advanced in the playoffs. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Allentown’s American Legion baseball team bounced back from an opening loss to Washington Township, 8-5, in the district tournament July 18 to roll past Haddon…

  • School board candidacy deadline July 27

    Residents who want to run for a seat on their local school board in the Nov. 3 election must file a nominating petition by 4 p.m. July 27. Interested citizens can find information about the responsibilities of school board membership, qualifications for office, nominating petitions and candidacy timelines on the New Jersey School Boards Association…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Patrons enjoy the festivities at the Carnevale Italiano in North Brunswick on July 15.

  • Gov. Christie not serving the state’s interests

    Rather than carrying out his responsibilities to serve the interests of the people of New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has been focused on using the powers of his office over the past few years simply to promote himself as a presidential candidate. The governor’s actions have been carefully orchestrated to please big campaign donors, the…

  • Monmouth County Fair

    TOP PICK There will be something for everybody to enjoy at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair, which will take place July 22-24 from 5-11 p.m., July 25 from 3-11 p.m. and July 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. New rides will be provided…

  • Donation of hair shows youngster truly cares

    By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer Emily Zuppa ALLENTOWN — For many children, turning 11 means playing games, receiving new clothes and eating birthday cake. For Emily Zuppa, turning 11 meant she had another chance to help someone who is battling cancer. For the third time in her young life, Emily donated more than 8 inches…

  • Summer is hotter than ever at Hickory Farms with opening of new phase in Berkeley

    Sales have been hotter than ever at Hickory Farms, the Jersey Shore’s most exciting new home community. Marble Arch Homes and Weichert New Homes announce that sales have been brisk with the opening of a new section of desirable home sites at the Ocean County community, which is centrally located in the Bayville section of…

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