• Eagles determined to return to conference tournament

    MIDDLETOWN SOUTH By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent A s Middletown High School South’s girls soccer team intends to return to the Shore Conference Tournament that it missed last season when it finished 9- 8, there is some juggling of returning players to new positions. “We have a really good work ethic and actually have good size,…

  • Freehold Raceway reopens for live racing on Aug. 28

    Freehold Raceway will awaken to the sound of thunder from the hoofbeats of some of the best standardbred trotters and pacers in the country when live racing returns on Aug. 28. The 48-day summer/fall meet will begin with a big opening weekend of harness racing and festivities. Opening weekend includes stakes races, an opening-day T-shirt…

  • Hawks excited about joining Big South Conference football

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University quarterback Greg DePugh goes through a passing drill at a recent practice in West Long Branch. The Hawks, who join the Big South Conference this year, will kick off their 2014 season at home on Aug. 30 against Delaware State University at 1 p.m. FRANK GALIPO A nticipation…

  • Planners approve proposal for beer garden

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Long Branch Planning Board approved plans to redevelop a warehouse on Second Avenue as a multiuse venue containing a beer hall and event space. The project is seen as a major step in revitalizing lower Broadway. KENNY WALTER/STAFF LONG BRANCH — Plans for a beer garden were approved last…

  • Library to host violin concert Sept. 15

    The Middletown Township Public Library will present a free, classical violin concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the library’s Community Room at 55 New Monmouth Road. Violinist Joel DeWitt will perform sonatas by Bach, Prokofiev and Ysaÿe on behalf of Musicians on a Mission, an organization that raises funds for local charities while creating…

  • Chorale group slates open rehearsals

    The Shrewsbury Chorale will conduct open rehearsals at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 9 and 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 West Front St., Lincroft. All local singers are encouraged to join in for the rehearsal of Pablo Casals’ “El Pessebre” (“The Manger”) in preparation for the group’s December concert. Scores will be…

  • ‘Happiest 5’ Color Run set for Raceway Park

    The Color Run will debut its Kaleidoscope Tour “Happiest 5K on the Planet” Aug. 30 at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The event will begin at 8 a.m. for individual runners and teams. With no winners or official times, the Color Run brings the community together to create a 5-kilometer canvas of colorful fun in…

  • CPR training required for high school students

    Two new state laws that go into effect this fall will make cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillators (AED) training mandatory in high schools. About 2,000 Americans under age 25 die of sudden cardiac arrest each year, according to a 2012 study in the journal “Pediatrics.” The American Heart Association estimates that there are…

  • Golf outing to benefit teen with rare disorder

    Golfers and sponsors are needed for the 16th annual Brandon Blair Golf Outing on Sept. 22 at Ocean Acres Country Club, 925 Buccaneer Lane, Manahawkin. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $135 per golfer. It includes a barbecue lunch and buffet dinner. Sponsorships range from $50…

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