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    Monmouth University men’s soccer senior back Matt Jeffery of Freehold Township has been named to the College Soccer News 2014 Preseason All-America Third Team. Jeffery, who earned 2013 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Defensive Player of the Year honors, joins former teammate and fellow Freehold Township native Ryan Clark (2012) as the last two Hawks…

  • Blue Devils set sights on cross-country sectionals

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent SHORE REGIONAL S hore Regional High School’s boys and girls cross-country teams return a slew of experienced runners, as the Blue Devils look to make a strong run in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I sectional. Shore Regional’s girls won the sectional last fall and finished fifth overall in Group I.…

  • Freehold Raceway reopens for live racing

    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. A nticipation for the…

  • 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. The golf outing will…

  • Shredding day set for city, county residents

    The city of Long Branch, along with the Department of Public Works and Monmouth County Recycling and Solid Waste Planning, will sponsor a document-shredding event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Long Branch High School parking lot at 404 Indiana Ave., Long Branch. “Shredding Today for a Secure Tomorrow” is open for city and…

  • Eatontown proposes changes to police promotions policy

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council unanimously introduced an ordinance that would change procedures for police promotions at the request of Police Chief Michael Goldfarb. The ordinance introduced at the Aug. 13 meeting would affect promotions to the rank of sergeant and lieutenant within the Police Department. Currently, the list of…

  • Cooking event features chefs from White House

    The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host “Forks and Corks: A White House Dinner” on Sept. 27 at Forsgate Country Club, Forsgate Drive, Monroe. The event will offer culinary enthusiasts the opportunity to dine on some of the White House’s signature dishes prepared by former White House chefs Guy Mitchell and Woody Raber. The evening…

  • Volunteers for Clearwater Festival needed

    The 39th annual New Jersey Friends of Clearwater Festival will return to the Great Lawn at the ocean Promenade in Long Branch on Sept. 13. The festival will take place 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Ocean Boulevard and Cooper Avenue. The environmental festival will feature performances on three stages. Additionally, a children’s stage will be adjacent…

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