The HOWELL Times
Vol. 24 - No. 3
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Fishing Derbies Hosted By Monmouth County Parks A Success
June 27, 2026
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Photos by J.R. Warnet One of the Monmouth County Park System naturalists helps Carter Akpinar, 11, with rigging a fishing pole. By J. R. Warnet HOWELL – The Monmouth County Parks hosted a two-day fishing derby this past weekend. The annual event was held at two locations on two different days. Saturday, June 21st the Manasquan Reservoir was the first
host location with Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold being the next day, June 22nd. According to the Monmouth County Parks website, the events were for both beginners and experienced anglers alike. The days festivities included a free hands-on
Brian Firtek from the Monmouth County Park System helps Max with casting.
fishing clinic before the event from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on both days. This is designed to help introduce new anglers to the sport of fishing, or to help tune-up any anglers who felt a little rusty. Event registration cost was $34 for a family of 4 or $10 per person, per day, which includ-
ed and a container of worms. Fishing poles were also available to rent for $5 with limited availability. Prizes were awarded for the “longest fish in three different categories,” according to their website. Pre-registration was recommended. (Fishing - See Page 2)
Ann Marie Osnato of the Monmouth County Park System rigs a fishing pole at the free fishing clinic.
By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Fair promises family fun for all ages from July 22 through July 26 at the East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road. Daily attractions include 4-H shows and exhibits, the Monmouth County Park System’s “From Fields (Fair - See Page 4)
Jersey Shore Roller Derby Rolls On
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Mention roller derby to someone of a certain generation and chances are they’ll smile. They remember the nicknames. The speed. The spills. The skaters flying around the track on Saturday morning television while parents drank coffee and kids watched wideeyed from the living room floor. Others discovered the sport decades later through the film “Whip It.” Either way, roller derby has a way of staying with people. What many people may not realize is that it never really disappeared. It simply evolved. At Winding River Skating Center in Toms River, there are still colorful nicknames, hard hits and plenty of excitement. What you’ll also (Roller Derby - See Page 5)
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