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Holiday Express names Eileen Higgins new executive director
Holiday Express, a nonprofit organization that delivers music, food, gifts, and financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year, has named Eileen Higgins as its new executive director. Since 1993, Holiday Express has relied...
Millstone Township special meeting for Hexa Builders cancelled
MILLSTONE — A special meeting of the Millstone Township Planning Board that was scheduled for the purpose of hearing testimony on an application that proposes the construction of a 170-unit residential development has been canceled for a second time. A new date for the continuation of the Hexa Builders,...
Nothing Better wins Rainbow Heir Stakes; Kuramata claims Oceanport Stakes
OCEANPORT – As soon as trainer Jorge Duarte Jr. saw Monmouth Park’s turf course listed as firm for Aug. 14 he knew he had chosen the right time and spot for Nothing Better’s stakes debut. The 5-year-old gelding did not disappoint, brushing off an early speed duel...
Trainer hoping Hot Blooded keeps moving forward in $100,000 Oceanport Stakes
OCEANPORT – Trainer Carlos David wasn’t sure what to expect when he made the decision to geld the underperforming Hot Blooded this winter, but after an 0 for 10 campaign in 2021 David knew he had to do something. What he wound up getting, much to his delight,...
Task force investigations result in 14 arrests and two sentencings
A series of investigations led by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Unit and the Monmouth County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals since January and also two recent sentencings in court, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Aug. 11.
Forest bathing will immerse walkers in nature during Jackson program
JACKSON – Connecting with nature is taking on new meaning these days as the practice of forest bathing, a mindful approach to walking in local woodlands, gains in popularity. New Jersey Forest Service naturalist Candace Lillie leads woodland walks at the Forest. Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Blvd.,...
Breakthrough seeking second straight stakes win in Rainbow Heir Stakes
OCEANPORT – Juan Carlos Avila said there was no magical fix that turned the 4-year-old gelding Breakthrough into a stakes winner and has him seeking his third straight win in the $100,000 Rainbow Heir Stakes at Monmouth Park on Aug. 13. Simple maturity has been the difference, said the...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 10
A Shrewsbury company will pay $7.6 million under a consent judgement for its role in making false statements to obtain government contracts that were set aside for businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Aug. 2. As alleged in the government’s complaint: VE...
Millstone receives affordable housing grant for Novad Court project
MILLSTONE – A $1 million federal grant has been awarded to Millstone Township to help fund the development of a site on Novad Court that will be used for affordable housing. Novad Court is off Route 537 in the vicinity of Six Flags Great Adventure in neighboring Jackson. The property for the planned affordable housing development at 6 Novad Court is owned by Millstone.
Examiner News Briefs, Aug. 10
Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, (endocrine surgery), has joined the staff of Surgical Associates of CentraState and CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold Township as the surgical director of CentraState’s endocrine program. A board certified endocrine surgeon focusing exclusively on diagnosis and surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disease, Shifrin has performed thousands of endocrine surgeries over his career, according to a press release.
People and pups come together to support Monmouth County SPCA Fur Ball Gala
The Monmouth County SPCA held its 2022 Fur Ball Gala on July 21 at the Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury. The event was held in honor of the life and community philanthropy of Larry Hesse and MCSPCA leadership described the evening as “an extraordinary success.”. Nearly 400 guests enjoyed a cocktail...
Bay Storm scores one-length victory in Incredible Revenge Stakes
OCEANPORT – With all of the positives signs Bay Storm has been giving in the mornings since arriving at Monmouth Park at the start of the track’s 2022 thoroughbred racing meet, trainer Jonathan Thomas figured he had only one option with his 4-year-old filly. “She has really thrived...
Provocateur takes advantage of opening on the rail to win Jersey Shore Stakes
OCEANPORT – Given a perfect set-up with a stalking trip behind dueling leaders, jockey Jairo Rendon only had one difficult decision to make midway through the turn of the $100,000 Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park on Aug. 6. Should he loop outside with Provocateur or wait for the...
Klayton’s Kandy set for Incredible Revenge Stakes as trainer Mark Salvaggio seeks first career stakes win
OCEANPORT – Mark Salvaggio understands exactly why he has never won a stakes race in 22 years as a trainer. He doesn’t have that type of stock. “I have cheaper horses – almost all claimers,” said Salvaggio, who is Penn National based. That could change on...
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