July 20, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Report states pilot lost control in 2005 crash

Witnesses saw plane spiral downward only minutes after liftoff More...

Arts and music program offered to local youth

Several area artists will join efforts to provide a two-week Christian Arts and Music Program (CAMP) to local youth this summer. More...

Freedom Fest

PHOTOSBY DENNIS SYMONS JR. More...

Candidates aim to debate in October

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The incumbents running for re-election to the Township Committee have challenged their opponents to a debate. More...

Horse parade called off due to hot summer sun

ALLENTOWN - The Allentown Horse Parade did not go off without a hitch on the afternoon of July 15. More...

State could ban protests near funerals

Bill prompted by Kansas group's demonstrations at slain soldiers' services
BY JESSICA SMITH Correspondent

A bill banning protests near funerals was unanimously approved by the state Senate and Assembly last week, and now awaits the governor's signature into law. More...

Happy campers

PHOTOSBY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff During the Millstone Township Community Education sewing class held in Millstone Township Middle School on July 17, Jessica Kohlhepp, 16, (top left) teaches her sister, Kaitlyn, 12, how to use the sewing machine, while Al More...

Twp. BOE on the brink of broadcast

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The revolution may soon be televised. After two years in a row of having its proposed school budget fail with voters, the Millstone Township Board of Education may take to the airwaves to better communicate its needs to the public. More...

Park developer may cap sitecontamination

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A former farm slated for commercial development will not have to undergo the contaminant testing usually required by the township. More...

Roosevelt tries to better organize its ordinances

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The borough has passed up a chance to codify all of its zoning ordinances. More...

Letters

Hope Fire Company thanks its supporters

I want to thank all of you that continue to support our fire company through your donations. More...

Health-care system needs a Band-Aid

Nearly 46 million people and rising. That's the number of Americans without health-care coverage, many of them the working poor. More...

Millstoner applauds efforts to control taxes

Once again, the citizens of Millstone can be proud of their elected officials for always putting residents first and continuing the reforms that improve our quality of life and help stabilize taxes. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Alfonso Medoro Mr. Medoro, 63, of Jackson, died June 30 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Queens, N.Y., he had lived in Staten Island, N.Y., before moving to Marlboro and then to Jackson. More...

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Schools

On Campus

York College, York, Pa., named the following local students to the spring semester dean's list: More...

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Business

Laurie Gambardella, R.N., Peg Kauth and Beverly Beihl

have been named clinical director of the emergency department, director of information systems, and director of medical affairs, respectively, at CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold Township. More...

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Photo

DENNIS SYMONS JR. Those who dared to ride the "Ring of Fire" at Allentown's Freedom Fest on July 13, hold on tight as the ride turns upside down over the annual fair on the grounds near the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary/Middle School. More...

Borough holds up U.F.'s new middle school project

Without OK, sewage plant cannot be built at site More...

Art fever: Creativity booms in Allentown

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Allentown is under the influence of an art rush.Noting that the joy of creation is addictive, Elizabeth Roselius explained that there is now a catalyst for local artists to interact with one another and feed off each other's creative energy. More...

Two more U.F farms spared from development

Township has already preserved 59 farms, 6,921 acres
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Upper Freehold Township is No. 1 in the state when it comes to preserving farmland. More...

Homeward Bound program receives national recognition

FREEHOLD - Monmouth County has received national recognition for a program begun two years ago that provides rental subsidies and case management services to chronically homeless families and individuals who suffer from mental illness and substance a More...

Life swap proves to be challenging for couple

Howell husband, wife will be featured on 'Try My Life' in August
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

When a Howell couple said to each other, "walk a mile in my shoes," the Style Network said "Try My Life." More...

Jennings preserves farm, helps keep Jersey green

Thoroughbred raising just one way to keep developers at bay
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The entire Jennings/Walnford Stud Farm on Hill Road is now permanently preserved. More...

Sheriff Joseph Oxley wins national award

Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley earned the 2006 Ferris E. Lucas Sheriff of the Year Award at the National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Fla., on June 18 during the opening ceremonies of the conference. More...

Officials scrutinize over dollars spent in Roosevelt

Boro to consider trash pickup alternatives
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - Recently hired Business Administrator William Schmeling will prepare new guidelines for regulating borough expenses. More...

BCC course explores slavery in Monmouth

Many escaped and fought with the British army in the Battle of Monmouth
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - Slavery in Monmouth County was once the norm, especially in the township, Freehold, Tinton Falls and Shrewsbury, where they worked as iron miners, farmers and domestics up until 1865. More...

Bulletin Board

One-on-one computer help available

One-on-one computer assistance will be offered during July and August at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. More...

Five-day fishing program for ages 13-15

The Monmouth County Park System will offer a five-day fishing program for teens ages 13-15. More...

Golf outing to benefit library, AHS athletes

The AHSpga Foundation and Reed's Sod Farm will co-host the 2006 Redbird Golf Classic to benefit the Allentown Public Library and the student athletes of Allentown and Millstone Township. More...

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Opinion

The man's tough at work, but trouble at home

Lo ri C linch Are We There Yet? When I'm sick, I take the time to inform those around me. More...

Board should tune in to televised meetings

Finding out where nearly 85 percent of Millstoners' local taxes goes should be as easy as turning on the TV. More...

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Sports

Beers glad to be back in the driver's seat

Monroe resident finds home with Allentown's Ferriolo Motorsports
BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer

Duane Beers has come full cycle as a race car driverBorn and raised in Edison, Beers used to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown, often as a kid. More...

Pair of W. Monmouth teams win District titles

13-, 15-year-old teams play in state tournament tomorrow night

The Western Monmouth Babe Ruth 13-year-olds had to defeat Sacred Heart twice this past weekend to take the District 6 Babe Ruth championship. More...

Sports Shorts

The Garden State Wood Bat League is currently accepting early registration for its Fall Ball 2006. Cost is $32 per player based on a 15-player roster. More...

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