May 20, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

Study says county ready to play ball

Monroe officials, team
owner dispute claims
regarding traffic impact

The proposal to build a minor league baseball stadium on Route 33 in Monroe is being supported in a study commissioned by Middlesex County. More...

Grant to expand health program for homebound

The CentraState Healthcare Foundation has received a $318,000 grant to implement an Internet-based service for disease management. The two-year grant was awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its New Jersey Health Initiatives program. More...

No end in sight to record-high gas prices

One gallon of regular gasoline nearing $2

Travelers at the Jersey Shore will face record gas prices as they drive to their destinations this summer. More...

Governor pushes property-tax relief plan

In a tour to promote his new tax relief plan, Gov. James E. McGreevey last week sat with reporters to review his "three-pronged" FAIR (Fair and Immediate Relief) tax relief plan. More...

Glimpse into the real world of a hospital

New externship program
shows med-sci students
how hospital functions

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP More...

Broadway dances its way into Millstone

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Costs of new school could hit $34 million

UPPER FREEHOLD More...

Elementary school to get two more trailers

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Letters

WyldLife club’s spaghetti dinner a success

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all those who participated in WyldLife More...

Nearby towns’ projects afflict Millstone’s residents

The residents I have spoken to are upset at the lack of action by the currently seated Republican majority at the township meeting May 5. We are constantly being inundated by the overflow of traffic from bordering communities. More...

U.F. needs a Candidates’ Night open to all residents

Recently I was interested to learn in this newspaper (May 6, "Growth the Major Issue at Four Seasons Debate") that a candidates More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Evhen "Gino" Stolarenko

Mr. Stolarenko, 72, of Freehold, died May 10 at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills section of Pemberton. Born in the Ukraine, he had lived in Freehold for more than 40 years. More...

Sports

It’s back to the nationals for Brookdale women

Ninth straight
Region XIX for Scannapieco

Bo Scannapieco pushed his Brookdale Community College women More...

Sports Shorts

The Allentown Attack U9 travel team moved into sole possession of first place in the Premier division of Jersey Coast this past weekend. The Attack defeated the previously undefeated Howell Infinity 7-0. More...

Endangered label could save aging Imlaystown

Tiny historic village
a glimpse into past

The sleepy village of Imlaystown has made Preservation New Jersey More...

Photo

JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Sylvia Laurita, of Roosevelt, relaxes with some of her purchases at the Allentown Spring Festival on Main Street Saturday. More...

Walk will aid battle against ALS

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Millstone’s Memorial Day parade set for May 31

The Millstone Veterans Memorial Council has announced that the township More...

Carrying a flame for state fire science center

Museum at Allaire State Park has been in works for three decades

Timeworn and in need of refurbishing, a collection of antique firefighting equipment is tucked away in a Monmouth County warehouse, awaiting a permanent home, according to a firefighting historian. More...

Couple needs licenses to sell puppies, board says

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Board needs solutions to stray cat problem

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State DEP wants cut in phosphate use

ROOSEVELT More...

District aims to keep up with computer age

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Tobasco quits freeholder race, cites need for unity

Handlin, Stominski, Clifton left in June 8 Republican primary

HOWELL More...

Volunteers sought to identify birds, habitats

The New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) has undertaken the task of identifying areas that are important for birds, and the people who watch birds.The Important Bird Area (IBA) program is an international initiative for saving habitat for birds and othe More...

Bulletin Board

Car wash to benefit New Egypt First Aid

A car wash to benefit the New Egypt First Aid Squad will be held May 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Egypt First Aid Squad building, 32 Brynmore Road, The cost is $5 for cars, and $8 for trucks and vans. More...

Auditions

Centerfield Music is seeking 12 to 16 mixed voices for a June audio recording session. The music that is being produced may potentially be aired in conjunction with a British television special. More...

Reunions planned for local high school alumni

Reunions Unlimited Inc., English-town, is planning the high school reunion celebrations for the following local high school classes: More...

Opinion

Gas prices are sucking us dry

Gasoline prices continue to climb to unbelievable heights as the holiday weekend approaches. More...

Your Turn

Elias Abilheira
Guest Column
Official: Committeeman

Two weeks ago, I read a letter in the Examiner written by Millstone Township Committeeman [John] Pfefferkorn that spoke about $16.7 million dollars in open space and general municipal debt. More...

Business

Business Briefs

Prudential Financial Inc. announced that Buddy Benton, an agent with an office located at 981 Route 33, Suite A, Monroe, has qualified for membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). More...

Business Briefs

Somerset Tire Service Inc. (STS), an independent tire and automotive service company, held a grand opening celebration for its new retail location in Cream Ridge. More...