• Field is beginning to take shape for $1 million Haskell Invitational

    The July 27 $1 million, Grade 1 William Hill Haskell Invitational is getting close, and this year’s 47th renewal of New Jersey’s top thoroughbred race continues to take shape. Among those considering a start in the 1 1/8-mile Haskell is Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Untapable, who has taken her last four by open lengths and…

  • Jackson’s Testa continues to pursue major league career

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Joe Testa Left-handed relief pitcher Joe Testa of Jackson is taking another crack at a major league career by going back to the basics. “I know I’m getting up there in age at 28, but I still have time left. I saw a guy the other day make his major league…

  • A ‘Rugged’ day at Raceway Park

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN More than 11,000 competitors accepted the Rugged Maniac challenge over the weekend at Raceway Park. En route to completing the 3-mile course, participants had to navigate their way around, over and through 25 obstacles, including a 50-foot water slide, fire, rope ladders, tunnels, still rings and walls that needed to be…

  • Bill that promotes agricultural tourism at wineries now law

    Legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Ron Dancer and state Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose that promotes agricultural tourism on preserved farmland was recently signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. According to a press release, the new law directs the State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC) to establish a 44-month pilot program to allow special-occasion events to…

  • Teen singer to perform at benefit for Union Beach

    Jacquie Lee Colts Neck native and “The Voice” finalist Jacquie Lee, 16, will star in “Two Towns-One Voice-One Mission,” a concert hosted by Operation Provide Comfort to benefit the residents of Union Beach on Aug. 23 at the Robert J. Collins Arena, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Ticket prices are $50, $75, $100 and $250 for…

  • Mint lightens and brightens summer dishes

    Mint is making its mark in the culinary scene in some new and unexpected ways. From pesto to rice salads, mint adds a summery tone to dishes that’s unmatched by other herbs, according to Chef Odette Smith Ransome, chef instructor of culinary arts at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Mint…

  • Get the most out of your trip to the farmers market

    This time of year is about warm weather, vacations and relaxing afternoons. It also heralds the return of farmers markets.A trip to the market is a great opportunity to indulge in fresh, healthy produce and to expand your horizons by trying new items or preparing them in different ways. Here are eight tips to make…

  • Breaking Bread offers tasty bites

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Travis Samson is the owner and founder of Breaking Bread. It’s a food truck parked near Lot G at Sandy Hook. He serves health-conscious, easy-to-eat paninis, hot dogs and more. A bite into Breaking Bread’s top-selling pressed sandwich reveals a garden of fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and red…

  • Milestone birthday brings new challenges

    Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET Fifty. That’s right, I said it, fifty. That, my dear friends, is how old I, Lori A. Clinch, am going to be today. One half of a century and the big 5-0. Can you even stand it? I realized how I had aged when I crawled out of bed.…

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