Horses blast out of the gate for the 2008 $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport on Aug. 3. Big Brown, the overwhelming favorite, took the win, adding to his previous triumphs at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. See page 34.
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Parents meeting set for 9 a.m. Aug. 7 at primary school
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer
B eginning in September, the Red Bank Public School District will expand the preschool program to 3-year-olds because of requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Education. More...
Plans call for adding adult, senior levels
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer
After only two years in existence, the Rumson Crew program has attracted about 170 participants, and plans call for expanding the program to include adult rowers. Head coach Dan Edwards said recently that the past couple of seasons have been very successful with participation beyond his expectations. "The rowing seed has fallen on very fertile ground," Edwards said. More...
RED BANK — Cheyenne Fraley has been cancer-free for two years now, and to celebrate, Jason's Dreams for Kids will host Cheyenne Fraley's Second Annual Golf Bake. The fundraiser will take place 1-8 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Cruz Golf Country Club, 364 Birdsall Road in Farmingdale. More...
Cangemi objects to inclusion of health insurance benefits
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer
RED BANK — The Borough Council adopted a $19.1 million budget by a threeto one vote during a special meeting July 31, overriding objections to funding health insurance for council members. Only four council members voted, because Republican Councilman John Curley resigned at the July 14 meeting and Councilwoman Sharon Lee was absent. More...
Stop signals will calm traffic at intersection
