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Breen enters Encryption in Haskell invitational
For Monmouth’s crown jewel, the $1 million William Hill Haskell Invitational, trainer Kelly Breen has elected to throw his horse’s hat into the Haskell ring, as he recently announced that Encryption will join the Grade 1 battle. “We’re throwing him into the deep end,” Breen said in a Monmouth Park press release. “He’s going to…
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Lacrosse teams look to build off first varsity seasons
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent The wins were modest, but there was a deep sense of satisfaction with those involved in the first girls and boys varsity lacrosse seasons at Middletown High School North and Middletown High School South. The programs went from four teams playing on a junior varsity level to moving up to varsity,…
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A football classic
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR St. John Vianney High School’s Bill DeMato, playing quarterback for the Monmouth County all-stars, tries to run a play during the U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Football Classic at Brick Township High School on July 17. The game brought together the top graduated seniors from Monmouth and Ocean counties. Ocean nipped Monmouth,…
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NOTES
A Bowling for Barbershop fundraiser for a chorus group will be held 12:45 p.m. Aug. 3 at Brunswick Zone Bowling, 1400 Route 36, Hazlet. The cost is $15 and includes pizza, soda, shoes, bowling and prizes. For more information, visit www.honj.org. * * * * Meridian Health is sponsoring “Are You Getting a Good Night’s…
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High school students earn funds for charity
KEYPORT — Optimum Power to Learn recognized students at Keyport High School for participating in its Charity Champions program, which promotes volunteerism and encourages area high schools to raise funds for a charity of their choice. After welcoming remarks from Principal Michael Waters Sr. and Cablevision Public Affairs Manager Tricia Kaminski, Mayor Harry M. Aumack…
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Leslie A. Nicholson Jr.
Leslie “Nick” Nicholson Jr., 68, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, at his home in Millstone Township with his family by his side. Born in Jersey City, he spent his youth in Warren Township. He attended Zarephath Christian School and was a graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran.…
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Local artists showcase nature-inspired works
IN THE ARTS “Wetlands” by Eileen Kennedy A n exhibit of paintings by Red Bank artists Katie Anne Stone and Eileen Kennedy is on view at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County in Red Bank. “Natural Narratives: Stories of the Mind and Earth” features the artists’ use of traditional materials and techniques to explore the…
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Monmouth County Fair promises fun for all
ENTERTAINMENT The Monmouth County Fair will be held July 23-27 at the East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H Association, the fair hours will be 5-11 p.m. every night except Sunday, when the fair will be open 11 a.m.-6 p.m.…
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Preventative care important for pets
All About Pets A ccording to a 2011 Bayer Veterinary Care Usage study, companion animal veterinary visits have been declining over the past several years. Study participants reported their pets saw the vet nearly 20 percent less than they did a mere four years ago.The infrequency of vet visits might be traced to a host…
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