November 30, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Edison man shot while hunting in Assunpink

MILLSTONE - A 53-year-old Edison man was injured in a hunting accident in the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area on Nov. 14. More...

IRS searches for 13 local residents it owes money to

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking for 170 Monmouth County taxpayers who can claim their share of undeliverable refund checks totaling $228,441. More...

Local Doberman has a shot at being nation's top dog

Allentown woman and pooch to compete in national obedience meet
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Her ability to communicate with animals has earned her national recognition. More...

Met tenor to perform in Freehold

FREEHOLD - Eduardo Villa, a world renown tenor who performs at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, will hold a benefit concert at the First Baptist Church, 81 W. Main St., at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. More...

Allentown's newest author set to sign books on Dec. 3

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Michael Kohlhepp made his own wish - that dogs could talk - come true. More...

Letters

Volunteers thanked for efforts for Red Cross

As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year. More...

No history or evidence of WTC attacks at memorial

Your readers have a right to know what will be part of the $500 million dollar 9/11 memorial at the World Trade Center site - and what won't be. What won't be there is any history or evidence of 9/11. More...

Event will allow public to honor valiant veterans

'A day that will live in infamy." These are the penetrating words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as he appeared before the U.S. Congress to ask for a declaration of war against the Japanese Empire on Dec. 8, 1941. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Stanley A. Szymanski Mr. Szymanski, 82, of Barnegat, died Nov. 19, 2006, of injuries resulting from an automobile accident in North Carolina. Born in Jersey City, he lived there until moving to Barnegat 15 years ago. Mr. More...

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Sports

Gridiron Classic no consolation prize to Hawks

Monmouth team facing one of nation's top offenses
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The Monmouth University football team, to a man, feels it deserves to be among the 16 teams playing in the I-AA playoffs. More...

Sports Shorts

The UFA40 were at home to Sayreville in the penultimate match of the season hoping to continue their recent string of wins. More...

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Business

Providing a serene escape for women in Millstone

Kathy Waters opens a new boutique on Millstone Road
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

In the midst of Millstone's rolling farmland, Blue Waters has started to pool women's interests. More...

Rubbed the wrong way, mother invents solution

Smudge Guard stops the annoying ink smears for left-handed writers
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

SOUTH BRUNSWICK - They live in a system not made for them, where items as innocuous as a pair of scissors can lead to awkward and frustrating experiences. They are left-handers. More...

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Temple to host 'Evening of Fine Art'

Modern and classic art - much of it with a Jewish twist - will be on display at Temple B'nai Shalom's holiday art auction on Dec. 2-3. The temple is at Fern and Old Stage roads in East Brunswick. More...

Food pantry seeks help for holidays

JACKSON - The Jackson Food Pantry, 62 Don Connor Blvd., will be accepting donations for the December holiday distribution. More...

Yeshiva student dwelling splattered with paintballs

Police seek information on who may have been involved in incident
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - A house that local yeshiva students stay in was shot at with paintballs last week. More...

Postal officials: Mail to troops early

Troops stationed overseas look forward to getting letters or packages from home, especially during the holiday season. More...

Library system pays tribute to Narozanick

MANALAPAN - Longtime Monmouth County Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, flanked by hundreds of friends and supporters, eloquently thanked the residents of Monmouth County for allowing him to serve for 21 years on the county Board of Freeholders. More...

Appeal will start again in December

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - The Planning Board has yet to continue its hearing regarding the yeshiva's use of the home at 53 N. Rochdale Ave. More...

Kids send out smiles miles wide

Colored pictures will go to people in need of cheer
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Second-graders at the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School, Allentown, have learned that it's important to treat each other like geese. More...

HIV clinic offers more than drugs

Support group empowers women living with disease
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Coming up with a name for the HIV positive support group for women at a civic clinic was easy, according to the social worker who runs the group. More...

Bulletin Board

Red, white and pink holiday poinsettia sale

The Allentown Garden Club is now taking orders for holiday poinsettias. Red, white and pink blooms are available in 7 1/2" pots containing at least eight blooms ($16.50), and 10" pots with a minimum of 18 blooms ($30). More...

Boy Scouts will hold 'Supper With Santa'

The Millstone Boy Scout Troop No. 116 will hold an all-you-can-eat "Supper With Santa," Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the Millstone Elks Lodge, Burnt Tavern Road, Millstone. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. More...

Caroling night and tree lighting in Allentown

A caroling night and tree lighting will take place Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, Allentown. Refreshments and Santa following caroling at United Methodist Church, Church Street, Allentown. For more information call Kristin, (732) 208-2175. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Stumped for a gift idea? Gift Guru to the rescue
Greg Bean

Once again, it's time to hear from that master of holiday gifting, Mr. Gift Guru. His holiday diablerie will help his challenged male readership avoid purchasing the wrong spousal gift this season, and all seasons to come. More...

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Schools

Color A Smile

CHRIS KELLY staff Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School second-graders color drawings that will be sent to individuals in nursing homes and others in need. More...

Busy lunchroom creates need for new custodian

Cleanup crew may need more muscle while two schools are in one place
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - An additional custodian at the overcrowded elementary/middle school may still not be enough. More...

Millstone students willing to help the less fortunate

Holmdel basketball team organizes successful food drive through school
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Township middle school students collected 50 turkeys and 2,000 cans of food for those who may not have otherwise had anything for Thanksgiving. More...

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