June 8, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Roosevelt: A planned perspective

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - When he talks about the success of the Roosevelt community, it's not all about religion and art. More...

Bears, rides, parties will soon strike

ALLENTOWN - Community summer fun will reach its pinnacle during the week of July 11. More...

Artists sought for contest

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Monmouth County Office on Aging are once again sponsoring the Senior Citizen Art Contest and Exhibition. More...

Habitat for Humanity drive starts

New Jersey Resources (NJR), the parent company of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), is currently sponsoring a textile recycling program, with proceeds benefiting Coastal Habitat for Humanity in Wall Township to support their efforts in making affordable More...

U.F. OKs spending grant to acquire, develop land

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Although only two committeemen were physically present, a bond ordinance requiring four votes passed at the June 1 Township Committee meeting. More...

Monroe still pondering future Route 33 uses

BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer

MONROE - Residents may soon get a good look at what developers are proposing for the future of the township's portion of Route 33. More...

Family Day at Riding High Farm June 11

ALLENTOWN - All are invited to spend the day with family and friends this Sunday at Riding High Farm. More...

MU schedules Computer Camp

Designed for students ages 14-17, the Monmouth University Summer Computer Camp will start Aug. 21. More...

Parting words allege large landowners control U.F.

Former Planning Board member announces move to North Carolina
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - After 20 years of residing in the township, Joe Toscano is departing. More...

Letters

Board responds to editorial on school site

We are writing this letter in response to the editorial titled "U.F. Should err on side of caution for the kids," which appeared in the June 1 Examiner. More...

Millstone resident grateful for town officials' efforts

The endless responsibilities we face at work and at home consume our lives. Enormous amounts of time and effort are required by all of us to meet challenges that continuously present themselves. More...

Quality-of-life issues in southwest Millstone

I am very concerned and disheartened by three recent events that have occurred in the southwest section of Millstone. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Adelette B. Thompson Mrs. Thompson, 86, of Englishtown, died May 27 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

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Sports

Sports Shorts

The Allentown United U14 girls played their season-ending game on Sunday, away at Wall. United had already secured their place in the Premier division for another season, and were sitting comfortably in third place going into the game. More...

Redbirds peaking at the perfect time

BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

Excellent pitching, timely hitting and near-flawless defense has carried the 2006 Allentown High School girls softball team to 21 wins and a Central Jersey Group II sectional title. More...

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Rural roads turn into major trucking routes

Upper Freehold residents: Truckers should obey laws, stop engine braking
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP & JANE MEGGITT Staff Writers

The realignment of Sharon Station Road in Upper Freehold has caused an uproar among some residents. More...

Millstone Twp. School District could cut sports

Residents urged to attend Board of Education meeting on June 12
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The fate of Millstone Township Middle School sports could take a turn for the worse next week. More...

Locals sponsor an evening out for the arts on June 17

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Area residents will use a little night music to help bolster arts programs in community schools. More...

Cost to sell alcohol may rise in U.F.

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The three purveyors of alcoholic beverages in the township may soon have to pay more for their right to sell liquor. More...

Horzepa lands at top of pony jumper ranks

Millstone resident sets sights on international grand prix career
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Now she's known as "Wild Willie." When the Examiner first talked to Millstone Township's Wilhelmina Horzepa, she had her sights set on the Olympics. More...

Gas prices haven't put the brakes on SUV sales

Area dealers, industry experts say buying trends have changed very little
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

High gas prices have started to affect automobile-buying trends, but only slightly, according to local business owners and industry representatives. More...

Sailability: Making sailing accessible to all

Rumson couple founds N.J. chapter of international sailing nonprofit
BY KATHY HALL Correspondent

An alliance between the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association and Sailability New Jersey will give disabled members of the community the same access to recreational sailing that their able-bodied counterparts now enjoy. More...

Community mourns death of Millstone firefighter

More than 600 people attend funeral of 21-year-old man
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A local young man whom friends described as having great promise was killed in a car accident in Jackson last week. More...

Bulletin Board

Flag ceremony to honor longtime resident

As part of Allentown's 300th-year celebration, the Women's Association of Allentown will dedicate the flag located at the Main Street entrance to Heritage Park in Allentown. More...

Israel bond drive June 11 at local Jewish center

The Perrineville Jewish Center, Millstone, will hold an Israel bond drive at 7 p.m. June 11. More...

Free rabies vaccination clinic June 15

The Monmouth County Board of Health will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic 6-7 p.m. June 15 at the Millstone Township Public Works garage, Perrineville Road. More...

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Opinion

Lori Clinch

Are We There Yet? The Clinch clan sure livens up a campsite More...

Greg Bean

Coda It's much more fun when you're playing for keeps More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Valley National Bank has been listed as the sixth highest ranked bank by return on equity by U.S. Banker magazine. The magazine featured the results of the ranking in its May 2006 issue. More...

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