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SPORT SHORTS
Because of last week’s snowstorm, the Freehold Area Running Club’s Winter Series will begin on Jan. 12 at Michael Tighe Park, George Road, Freehold Township. This is the 31st year for the series, which is a 5K race held on four consecutive Sundays through Feb. 2 at Tighe Park. The 5K starts at 10 a.m.…
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Age is served at Freehold Raceway as two 80-year-olds pick up a win
Ageless James Porter (center) drove Buenos Aires Lady (1) to victory in a photo finish with Mass Matazz, driven by Chris Scicluna, at Freehold Raceway on Jan. 2. Porter, who turned 80 last November, scored his first win since 2011. He has driven more than 2,100 winners throughout his career. HELENE GREGORY WORLD WIDE RACING…
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Rebuilding Redbirds get boost from recovered wrestlers
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent ALLENTOWN A llentown High School’s rebuilding wrestling team got a little stronger, as three starters returned from injury in time for this week’s opening action in the Colonial Valley Conference. The Redbirds are home all week for meets against Hightstown High School on Jan. 6, Princeton High School on Jan. 8…
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Slam dunk
Allentown High School’s Billy Heely throws down a dunk during the Redbirds’ Jan. 2 game against Lawrence High School in Allentown. Lawrence had the final say with a 48-45 win.
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Gallery features ‘Photography as an Element’
“Trust” by Gary Dates Each year, the Art Alliance of Monmouth County invites an artist or group of artists to curate its first show of the year in its gallery at 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The annual invitational exhibit for 2014 is “Photography as an Element,” curated by Robert and Elisabeth McKay of McKay…
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Jersey Shore Home Show returns this weekend
When homeowners get the urge to spruce up the house, the first things they tend to look for are inspiration and expert help. Visitors to a home show receive up-to-the-minute ideas and help from top professionals. The 24th annual Jersey Shore Home Show will take place Jan. 10-12 on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community…
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ARE WE THERE YET
Now, I’m arguing with my telephone Lori Clinch Back in November, Apple came out with a brand-new smartphone. That set off a series of events within the Clinch family that ended with a dream come true — I received my son’s old iPhone 5 and a personal advancement in technology. Go me! My new phone…
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BUSINESS BRIEF
Bonefish Grill, 55 Route 9, Manalapan, has partnered with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as part of its grand opening festivities, set for 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Guests will sample Bonefish Grill’s house specialties, including a variety of market-fresh fish and signature sauces. Libations will include specialty martinis and cocktails, and samplings from…
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Proposed museum would relate story of military base
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — With an eye on history, a local nonprofit organization known as the Armed Forces Heritage House (AFHH) wants to honor armed forces personnel by constructing a high-tech military museum at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Portions of the base are within the borders of Plumsted. Members of the AFHH board…
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