• Monsters and spirits wander Allaire village

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Historic Village at Allaire, a former ironworks founded in 1822, has been transformed into a haunted attraction for Halloween. Visitors can roam across the 22-acre campus in Farmingdale and take a haunted hayride through the surrounding woods, which are undoubtedly full of restless spirits. PHOTOS BY ADAM C.…

  • Ocean Twp. board seeks support for $28.9M referendum

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — School district officials are seeking public support for a $28.9 million referendum that could potentially fund upgrades to all five district schools. During the Oct. 16 Township Council workshop meeting, James Stefankiewicz, superintendent of the Ocean Township School District, presented plans for classroom additions and facilities upgrades…

  • Long Branch bonds to fund boardwalk

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer City officials in Long Branch have introduced a bond ordinance that would include funds to repair the boardwalk, which was damaged during superstorm Sandy two years ago. Through two summer seasons, city officials in Long Branch faced criticism for not rebuilding the Sandy-damaged boardwalk. But officials insisted on waiting for…

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    Shore Regional High School’s Halah Davis aims for the ball in her match against Glen Rock High School during the NJSIAA Group I semifinals held at Mercer County Park in West Windsor on Oct. 17. MATT DENTON

  • Horse play

    The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang ponies up with fresh styling and added sophistication By Jim Gorzelany A rguably the most anticipated car for the 2015 model year is a radically redesigned version of the venerable Ford Mustang, being released this fall to coincide with the original “pony car’s” 50th anniversary. While the Mustang rides on…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Sumatra made it two straight trips to the winner’s circle with a two-length tally in the $25,000 New Jersey Futurity for 3- year-old New Jersey-sired trotters on Oct. 16 at Freehold Raceway. The gelded son of Muscles Yankee-Lola Seelster covered the non-wagering mile in 1:57.2 with Brian Sears in the sulky. Angels Ransom (Revenue) was…

  • Redbirds thrive on challenge of facing unbeaten teams

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI The Allentown High School football team had a lot to celebrate on Oct. 17 when the Redbirds defeated Hightstown High School, 49-14, to lift their record to 5-1. The Redbirds face a tough task on Oct. 24 when they host undefeated Rancocas Valley Regional High School. It will be homecominginAllentownwitha6p.m.kickoff. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER…

  • GUEST COLUMN

    The death of common sense ROSE ANN SCOTTI I n 2010, a bill was passed in the state Legislature that lowered the safety zone for crossbow hunting from 450 feet to 150 feet from an occupied dwelling. The 150-foot and 450-foot parameters are distance from an “occupied dwelling,” not a property line, a barn, a…

  • Congressman thanked for support of law

    A s an Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador, I would like to thank Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) for his co-sponsorship of the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act (HR4351/S2192) and his continued support and leadership in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Accountability Act will authorize the National Institutes of Health to submit an annual Alzheimer’s research budget to…

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