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Vol. 22 - No. 5
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County Fair Opens July 13
–Photos by Berkeley Times and Ocean County Fair The Ocean County Fair will feature rides, games and food but also special performances throughout the five-day run, such as the Amish Outlaws.
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY--The annual tradition of the Ocean County Fair returns to the Miller Airpark as fairgrounds open July 13 in Berkeley. The schedule: the fair is open 5 to 11 p.m. on July 13 and 14; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 15 and 16, and ends its run July 17 with 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours. Admission is $7 or free for those 10 and under. Parking is free. During that time, there’s a host of rides, animal displays, vendors, food and more to take advantage of, but the fair also has scheduled featured entertainment. For one, visitors can try their backyard games skills, with a cornhole tournament that will take place 7 p.m. July 14. Under the main tent, check out shows each evening of the fair’s hours with some bands and entertainment. Amish Outlaws perform 7 and 8:30 p.m. July 13. A series of bluegrass bands will begin 7 p.m. July 14, with entertainment through 10 p.m. (Fair - See Page 5)
BlueClaws Capture Large Crowds For Fireworks
July 9, 2016
STR Readies Move To New Borough Hall
By Bob Vosseller SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Borough Hall is moving. The June 27 council meeting was the last to be held at 144 Mill St. As of July 6, all offices except for the Sewerage Authority will be located at 19 Double Trouble Road. An official ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for the new facility on July 16. Borough Mayor Oscar L. Cradle bid goodbye to the meeting place and invited the public to the christening of the municipality’s new headquarters. “I welcome all residents, in addition to all former elected officials to partake in the ribbon cutting ceremony. I look forward to welcoming each and every resident at our new location,” Cradle said. Borough Business Administrator Joe Kostecki added that the current municipal complex which also houses the borough’s police department and which will move over to the new facility will remain vacant for the foreseeable future. He confirmed (Borough Hall - See Page 4)
Ocean Takes All-Star Win In Gridiron Classic
–Photos courtesy Lakewood BlueClaws LAKEWOOD – The popular Lakewood BlueClaws minor league games showed how popular they were on a sunny summer’s night that promised the largest fireworks display in the stadium’s history. Crowds, estimated at 10,011 attendees, packed the stands and picnic area to enjoy the day, another high attendance day for the Philadelphia Phillies minor league team. Promotions besides the fireworks were meant to celebrate the Fourth of July, as mascot Buster riled up crowds.
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By Chris Christopher Mike Miserendino made the most of his final game on his home field. The recent Central Regional High School graduate threw the winning touchdown pass for the Ocean County All-Stars in their 14-7 victory over the Monmouth County All-Stars in the 39th annual U.S.Army AllShore Gridiron Classic on June 30. Miserendino completed a 4-yarder to former Southern Regional player Pat Walker with 8:30 left in the game for a 13-7 lead. Ex-Point Pleasant Boro player Collin Ansbach kicked the extra point to push the lead to 14-7. (All-Star - See Page 5)