• SPORT SHORTS

    Bill Britton, PGA director of instruction at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, captured the 2013 Charity Clambake, his second Clambake crown, by shooting a 2-under-par 142. The clambake was held at the Rockaway River Country Club in Denville. Britton carded rounds of 67-75 to win by one stroke. Rumson Country Club’s Brian Gaffney…

  • Cross-country teams at Shore hope to compete for CJ I titles

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent With veteran lineups returning on both the boys and girls crosscountry teams at Shore Regional High School, coach Mel Ullmeyer believes his teams can contend for their respective NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I titles. Last fall, both teams took third in Central Jersey Group I, with Sarah George turning in a…

  • Mack recognized Campbell for his humanitarian efforts

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University professor James Mack (l) struck up a friendship with Olympic decathlon champion Milt Campbell in recent years. When a memorial tribute for the late Olympic champion, who passed away last November, was held in Plainfield, Mack was invited to speak about Campbell’s humanitarian contributions. I n the twilight…

  • ‘Karen Starrett: Current Paintings’

    “Beginnings That End” A n exhibit of paintings by Karen Starrett is at the Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, through Sept. 1. “Dark, decisive lines intertwine with a ‘happy’ color palette, reflecting ways that struggle and joy are an integral part of the human experience,” Starrett said of her “Current Paintings” exhibit. Starrett, of Ocean…

  • New Jersey Film Festival begins Sept. 6

    The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Cinema Studies program at Rutgers University, will present the 32nd annual New Jersey Film Festival from Sept. 6 to Nov. 15. More than 29 films will have their New Jersey or Middlesex County premiere screenings, including “Mad Ship,” “Rap ’n’ Reno,” “Killer B3,”…

  • SkimBash returns to Sea Bright

    SEA BRIGHT — The 10th annual SkimBash skimboarding competition returns to Sea Bright from Sept. 7-8. Sea Bright is the fourth stop on Skim USA’s 2013 East Coast Pro/Am Tour schedule. Skimboarders from beginners to professionals gather for the two-day event to show off their skills and compete for prizes. The Pro Division showcases the…

  • Pier House 5K scheduled for Labor Day

    The 10th annual Pier House 5K will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 2. Proceeds will benefit the Valerie Fund, which supports comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders. Prize money will be awarded to the top open and age group finishers. A commemorative gift will be presented to every runner who…

  • Tree lighting raises awareness about childhood cancer

    SEA BRIGHT — The Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders will host a ceremony and reception honoring the Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation 7-9 p.m. Sept. 6. The ceremony is part of the Go Gold for Pediatric Cancer Campaign, a joint effort between Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation…

  • Debate continues over natural gas port

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Controversy continues to build over a proposed natural gas port off the coast of New Jersey and New York. Throughout the last two months, thousands of activists, residents and area officials filed an estimated 10,000 official comments with federal agencies regarding the project, which calls for two…

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