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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...
New report highlights threat of ‘neonics’ to birds
Sixty years ago, Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book “Silent Spring” detailed the devastating impacts of the pesticide DDT on bird populations. DDT was especially harmful to species at the top of the food chain, like bald eagles, whose egg shells became so thin that they cracked in nests before chicks could develop. Populations plummeted as nesting pairs repeatedly failed to produce young.
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...
Barney, McCarthy and Krause top Wall Stadium Modified triples
WALL TOWNSHIP — Blake Barney of Jackson, Brick Township’s Eddie McCarthy and Holmdel’s Andrew Krause were the feature race winners in Triple 20-lap Modified stock car main events at Wall Stadium Speedway on Aug. 6. Derek Hopkinson of Toms River also had reason to celebrate as he...
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...
Defend looking for stakes breakthrough in Jersey Shore Stakes
OCEANPORT – After two failed attempts at trying to make Defend a stakes winner, trainer Cal Lynch is hoping he has found the right spot for his colt in Saturday’s $100,000 Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park. A disastrous trip in last year’s Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes and...
Atlantic Hub News Briefs, Aug. 3
In February, the Eatontown Public Schools underwent the New Jersey Quality. Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) review conducted by the Monmouth County Executive Superintendent’s Office. The district received high scores in all five of the key areas of review and the New Jersey commissioner of education will recommend to the...
Monmouth County News Briefs, Aug. 3
The Ashley Lauren Foundation will hold its inaugural Touch A Truck fundraiser on Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bucks Mill Park, 125 Bucks Mill Road, Colts Neck. There will be a $5 admission fee. Children under 2 are free. The rain date is Aug. 27. Monica...
New law requires public schools to develop threat assessment teams
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed A-4075/3229 into law, requiring the board of education in each school district and the board of trustees at each charter school or renaissance school in New Jersey to develop and adopt a policy for the establishment of a threat assessment team at their respective schools.
Eatontown council adopts bond ordinance to fund improvements
EATONTOWN – The members of the Borough Council in Eatontown have adopted a bond ordinance that will appropriate $2.74 million to fund planned capital improvements in the municipality. The ordinance was adopted on July 27. The legislation will authorize the issuance of $1.96 million in bonds or notes to...
Clearwater Festival will fill two stages with music on banks of the Navesink River
The free New Jersey Clearwater Festival will return from the coronavirus pandemic with live music on the banks of the Navesink River in Red Bank on Aug. 6 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and on Aug. 7 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). In addition to music, the 47th annual event will feature environmental information, food and free sailboat rides.
Lunch Break will host community picnic and backpack giveaway in Red Bank
Lunch Break will host its annual community picnic and backpack giveaway on Aug. 20 at Count Basie Field, Red Bank. The resource center that is based in Red Bank is also sponsoring its annual Back to School Drive which will benefit hundreds of financially insecure children and their families who rely on the social service resource center for life’s basic necessities, including school supplies. The Back to School Drive will run through Aug. 20.
Upper Freehold couple creates legacy of success in harness racing
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 season, Dandy, the leader in the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes standings for 3-year-old male trotters.
The Garden State’s most wonderful time of the year
For those who love fresh produce – delicious Jersey tomatoes, peaches, blueberries, corn and much more – this is the most wonderful time of the year. New Jersey’s farm stands and farmers markets are packed with just-picked fruits, veggies and herbs – the mouth-watering stuff we can only dream of in winter.
Governor signs voting reform package to strengthen New Jersey elections
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a series of bills and he has said the new laws will strengthen New Jersey’s elections. “Across the nation, we continue to see one of our nation’s core principles come under attack as states restrict access to the ballot,” Murphy was quoted as saying in a press release.
Scisco races to third Modified victory of Wall Stadium season
WALL TOWNSHIP — Kyle Scisco of Jackson avoided an early race accident, raced to the lead on lap nine and powered on to win the 40-lap Modified stock car feature race at Wall Stadium Speedway on July 30. It was the third victory of the 2022 season for the “Scisco Kid.”
Shahama powers to victory in Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – For those in trainer Todd Pletcher’s camp, the feeling entering Sunday’s Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks at Monmouth Park was that it was a two-horse race between Shahama and the Brad Cox-trained Juju’s Map. Turns out it was a one-horse race. Shahama stuck to the...
Sharp Aza Tack romps in $100,000 Tyro Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT – After Sharp Aza Tack’s solid first-out Maiden Special Weight turf score at Santa Anita, trainer Doug O’Neill was looking for a race as a set-up for the $500,000 Global Tote Juvenile Sprint at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 8. That race was the $100,000 Tyro Stakes...
Morey hopeful Shotgun Hottie will be up to the task in Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks
OCEANPORT – Trainer William Morey didn’t get anywhere near the result he was looking for when he made his first trip to Monmouth Park on July 16, but that isn’t stopping him from making a return visit this weekend. Morey, who has divisions in Kentucky and at...
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