• Restaurateurs fight parking at catering hall

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Parking is at the center of an applicant’s desire to operate a catering facility in Freehold Borough’s core redevelopment area. Exquisite Caterers, Marlboro, submitted an application for a permit to occupy space at 17-19 South St., Freehold Borough, during the May 4 Borough Council meeting. The applicant is proposing to…

  • Going to extremes

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Participants make their way over a wall during a Rock Solid Mud Run at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Several types of mud runs and obstacle course races are held annually at venues around the region. FILE PHOTO At the age of 53, Kevin Cullen is a two-time veteran of…

  • The best and worst places to retire

    Surprise! It’s not a warm-weather spot like Hawaii or Florida When you think about the best place to retire, you might think Big Island, as in Hawaii. Really, though, maybe you should think Big Sky, as in Wyoming. According to new research from Bankrate.com, Wyoming is the best state for retirees, while Arkansas was named…

  • Weichert Workforce Mobility acquires Allegiance Relocation Services

    Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of mobile workforce management solutions, announces that it has completed its acquisition of Allegiance Relocation Services, a highly respected GSA Schedule 48 supplier of comprehensive relocation management, move management and property management services. For Weichert, this acquisition represents a new and exciting customer segment that…

  • Volker takes county 100; Dixon first in shot put

    Pole vaulters wait patiently on the runway for their turn during the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships held May 6 at Holmdel High School. Matawan Regional High School’s Matt Isaacson won the competition by more than 3 feet, clearing 15-1. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Charlie Volker proved he can do more than run over…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The new Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) has announced that the Sun National Bank Center will host the fifth week of the Arena Lacrosse League Showcase Tour starting Aug. 17 and finishing with a feature Showcase Game Aug. 22. The New Jersey All-Stars will play host to the Arena League All-Stars in what the league bills…

  • Eagles baseball, softball teams work together to find success

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Shortly after resuming classes at Middletown High School South in the fall, the baseball, softball and girls basketball players got together for offseason conditioning under strength coach Jack Provine, who also is an assistant baseball coach. The work and mixing paid off. The girls basketball team won its first NJSIAA Group…

  • Holmdel chasing state title after county, conference wins

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Holmdel High School’s Dennis Barlotta returns a shot during his second singles match with Christian Brothers Academy in the Shore Conference Tournament finals May 6 at the Atlantic Club in Manasquan. Barlotta won his match in straight sets, and the Hornets won their seventh straight Shore Conference Tournament crown, 4-1, over…

  • Carnival at high school to benefit SPUR

    Middletown High School North will host a carnival for children from 4-8 p.m. May 15 at the school’s football field at 63 Tindall Road. The carnival will take place rain or shine. All proceeds will benefit SPUR (Special People United to Ride). The carnival will feature pony rides, a petting zoo, football, pie and bean…

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