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    The Lake Takanassee Race Series in West Long Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. The series, known as “Lake Tak,” will begin its series of Monday evening races on June 30. The historic series will run for seven straight Mondays from July 7-28 and August 4-18. Each session would start at 6:30 p.m.…

  • Rebuilding Bombers upset top seed in sectional opener

    SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent I t’s been a rebuilding year for Sayreville War Memorial High School’s baseball team, but the youthful Bombers have more than held their own this season and are coming off of a 5-4 win over top-seed Hunterdon Central Regional High School in the opening round of the NJSIAA…

  • Knights seek deep run in states after GMC finals loss

    OLD BRIDGE By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Volleyball players from St. Joseph High School of Metuchen and Old Bridge High School warm up prior to the start of their Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament finals on May 17 at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison. The top-seeded Falcons captured the GMC title over the Knights in…

  • Food truck fest returns to Monmouth Park

    Back by popular demand, the Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars will return as a three-day event May 24-26. The festival will run 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Monmouth Park, Oceanport. Gourmet food trucks will roll into the festival area to wage a food war. Visitors will have access to more than 26 trucks and vote on…

  • Vendor spots open at June 7 flea market

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor its annual Community Flea Market June 7 at the Borough Hall Football Field and Track, Main Street. Fee is $10 per table space for residents, $20 per space for nonresidents. Registration is being accepted 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays- Fridays, at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street. Food and…

  • County to sponsor first Fishing Derby

    County officials are inviting the public to take part in Middlesex County’s first Fishing Derby on June 14. The event will take place, rain or shine, at the pond in Johnson Park, River Road, Piscataway. All fishing will be catch and release. Participants will be divided into the following age groups: 4-7, 8-10 and 11-14.…

  • Bikers will ride to find a cure for diabetes

    The American Diabetes Association will hold its annual Tour de Cure on June 8 at the Educational Testing Services Campus, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton. The cycling event is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes. There will be a 10- mile family ride, a 30-mile ride, a 65-mile metric century ride and a 100-mile century…

  • Theme park to host anti-bullying rally

    JACKSON — Six Flags Great Adventure will team up with Teen Truth to help raise awareness about bullying. The park’s first Teen Truth: An Anti-Bullying Rally will be held 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 23 in the Showcase Theater. Teen Truth focuses on educating teens about bullying and gives them a voice while challenging them to think…

  • Dancers can try out for Junior Knights

    Dancers and cheerleaders ages 8-18 are needed for the first Rutgers Junior Knights Dance Team. Junior Knights are provided the opportunity to perform three to four routines every year for thousands of fans at various locations, including Rutgers’ home football games. Dancers must have several years of dance school experience and the ability to follow…

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