Tag: Freehold
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Cougars look to hold onto A North volleyball title
By Tim Morris A year after winning the Shore Conference A North Division championship, the Colts Neck High School boys volleyball team is looking for more. Head coach Glenn Jansen has a team he thinks could be one of the top two or three in the Shore Conference and a potential top 20 team in…
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Eisenhower wrestling team delivers another winning season
Thanks to their tri-captains, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School wrestling team was reloaded. In what would have been a rebuilding season for less successful programs (losing eight starters), the Generals came through with another winning season (9-6) and made their presence felt at the Central Jersey Interscholastic Wrestling League White Division Tournament (fourth place…
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Freehold man receives prison sentence for role in mortgage scheme
The co-owner of a mortgage company that was responsible for a long-running, large-scale mortgage fraud scheme that caused millions in losses has been sentenced to 21 months in prison, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Lester Soto, 59, of Freehold, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas to an information charging him with…
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Park System sets Earth Day activities for April 24
The Monmouth County Park System will hold Earth Day activities from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 24. Earth Day will be celebrated with free eco-activities throughout the county. Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth, will hold an interactive show and tell program and tours of historic Seabrook-Wilson House, locally known as the “Spy House,” which…
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District baseball teams look for pitching to carry them
By Tim Morris There’s a common threat running through the Freehold Regional High School District baseball teams: pitching. It carried them to success last year, with every school qualifying for the state tournament. With many of those arms back, the 2016 season is shaping up as another good one. Colts Neck Leading the charge is…
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Stay alert while staying fit this spring
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer Spring has arrived and so have the runners, the walkers and the bike riders. However, for many who are now taking advantage of the outdoor season, their forms of exercise do come with some risks. Today, many are increasingly distracted in the digital age by their phones, which is particularly…
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Area residents will have work shown at film festival
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer Three local filmmakers will have their work shown at the 14th annual Garden State Film Festival which will run from March 31 through April 3 in Atlantic City. Visitors may pay $12 for an individual screening or $45 for a weekend pass. Joe Minnella, 34, of Howell, will screen his…
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Mustangs, Rebels look to continue winning ways on softball diamond
By Tim Morris Marlboro Things finally came together for the Marlboro High School softball team in 2015. After making steady progress under the guidance of head coach Nick Scalzo over the previous few years, the Mustangs enjoyed a breakout season. They set a school single-season record for wins (16-7) and scored signature playoff wins in…
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New sites added to Weekend in Old Monmouth tour
FREEHOLD — The annual Weekend in Old Monmouth returns with 43 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history. Tour sites will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 and 12-5 p.m. May 1, unless otherwise noted. “Weekend in Old Monmouth is a wonderful event for anyone interested…