Tag: Upper Freehold Township
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Wiedau, Cruz will lead young Allentown squad on the gridiron in 2022
ALLENTOWN – The talented junior quarterback and running back duo of Luke Wiedau and Daniel Cruz are back to lead the way for the Allentown High School football team, which will open the 2022 season on Sept. 2 against Notre Dame High School of Lawrenceville. Coach Andrew Lachenmayer has been impressed with the growth of…
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Jackson councilman Sauickie tapped to succeed Dancer in state Assembly
JACKSON — Alex Sauickie III, a lifelong resident of Jackson who has been serving on the Township Council since January 2019, has been elected by Republican representatives to succeed Ron Dancer as a state assemblyman in New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District. Dancer, 73, a Republican from Plumsted Township, died on July 23 after a long…
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Upper Freehold couple creates legacy of success in harness racing
By Ken Weingartner UPPER FREEHOLD — Jacquie and Frank Ingrassia have been together in harness racing for more than 50 years and the dynamic duo has no desire to slow down any time soon. Jacquie, 75, and Frank, 89, have a stable of six horses based near their Imlaystown home, with their top horse this…
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Upper Freehold resident earns swimming medals at national Special Olympics
UPPER FREEHOLD — Support from the people in her hometown has helped Ireland Kosco develop as a competitive swimmer who recently won gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Fla. “She has a big fan base in our community we like to call Team Ireland,” said Donna Kosco, Ireland’s…
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Pae named to succeed Embley as principal at Allentown High School
ALLENTOWN — Todd Pae has been named the new principal of Allentown High School and will succeed Connie Embley, who is retiring. Embley has served as the high school’s principal since 1999. On June 6, the members of the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Pae as Allentown High…
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Resident offers update on developable parcel in Upper Freehold Township
I would like to provide three updates regarding the possible development of the Stein property behind the Valero gas station on North Main Street at the border of Allentown and Upper Freehold Township. • Despite the signs on the property that are apparently supposed to be whipping us into a frenzy about high-density housing, the…
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Residents are uniting to discuss impacts of regional development
By Elliot Wiesner The mayor of Allentown, Thomas Fritts, opened a community meeting on May 4 in the Newell Elementary School auditorium. Approximately 100 people attended, including two current members of the Township Committee from Upper Freehold Township. Mayor Fritts chaired and moderated the meeting which included two speakers, a slide presentation and a video.…
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Examiner News Briefs, May 18
Allentown Borough Administrator Laurie Roth has reported that on May 4, approximately 100 people attended a Communities United meeting at the Newell Elementary School. She said Allentown Mayor Thomas Fritts and Upper Freehold Township residents Micah Rasmussen and Keith Becker discussed their desire to see smart development on the Stein property. The Stein property is…
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Allentown lacrosse players confident as state tournament nears
ALLENTOWN — The 2022 NJSIAA South Jersey Group II state sectional tournament is about to begin and Allentown High School’s girls lacrosse players are confident they can make a run at the title. Coach Jen Chiusano and the Redbirds will be trying to reach a state sectional tournament championship game for the second straight season.…