May 3, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

U.F. aims to strike balance with future development

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD -The township's Economic Development Committee has some issues with the proposed changes to the commercial aspect of the master plan. More...

Millstone craft club knits, crochets with care

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Recognizing the power of warmth in the healing process, township seniors keep knitting away. More...

An artist community in a celebratory state

Roosevelt Arts Project celebrates 20 years with festival this weekend
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The creation of artwork can happen in an instant or over decades. It can be the result of an individual's unconscious or the conscious collective. It is a part of living and a part of dying. More...

Newspaper group boasts banner year for awards

Latest tally is 28 awards in state press contest

It was an exceptionally good year for Greater Media Newspapers, when the New Jersey Press Association awarded the group 28 awards for writing, photography, advertising and circulation excellence in its Better Newspaper Contest for 2006. More...

Local theme park tightens smoking rules

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Patrons at Six Flags Great Adventure theme park will be able to breathe a little easier. More...

Letters

Sign was in the wrong place at wrong time

On Wednesday morning, April 18, the day after the school elections, I had occasion to travel on Route 524 between Allentown and Hamilton. And as a taxpayer and citizen, I was outraged. Why? More...

Former Staten Island resident takes offense to recent comment

This letter is in reference to Mr. Salvatore Casale's letter in the Examiner on April 26, 2007. First, let me start off by saying that I originate from Staten Island, N.Y. More...

Women's Association thankful for support

The members of the Women's Association of Allentown would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to the success of our recent Art Auction held at the Cream Ridge Golf Club. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Gladys Falkowitz Mrs. Falkowitz, 90, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died April 17, 2007, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Brooklyn. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived there her entire life. She was a homemaker and an avid mah-jongg player. Mrs. More...

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Sports

Allentown United wins its first State Cup game

Displaying an flare for the dramatic, the Allentown United U15 girls soccer team won its first ever State Cup game last weekend. And it only took 110 minutes and nine rounds of shoot-outs to do it. More...

The one that got away

ERIC SUCAR staff Monmouth University second baseman Chris Collazo voices his displeasure after making a poor throw to first base on a potential double-play during the Hawks' loss to Central Connecticut State on Saturday. More...

Sports Shorts

Patty Kulak, 12, of Allentown took first place in this weekend's JOGA (Jersey Optional Gymnastics Association) 12-year-old Junior Division State Gymnastics Meet. Patty, who has been taking gymnastics at Connections Gymnastics School Inc. More...

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Hippotherapy has them riding high

Children with cerebral palsy benefit from horseback riding
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The dark sunglasses and pink boots give it away. Ronni Rosina is not your average cowgirl. More...

Asian heritage festival returns to Manalapan

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

MANALAPAN - The second annual Asian Heritage Festival will be held May 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, off Tennent Road. More...

Daughters at work

JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Cream Ridge's Amy Szwed, 7, (l-r) and Michelle Szwed, 12, granddaughters of Upper Freehold Township Tax Collector Barbara Pater, enjoyed spending the day in Upper Freehold's town hall and time with "Aunt Betty," who is Betty Tindall More...

UFRSD used students' images in online video

Former board member claims district did not have parental consent
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD -Some parents are upset because their children allegedly appeared without parental consent in a video the Upper Freehold Regional School District made and posted online. More...

Millstone considers building a skate park

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Having to wax handrails, picnic tables and park benches may become a thing of the past for township skaters. More...

Millstone aims to get more residents out and about

Next public hearing on recreational study slated for June 14
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The township wants to know what its residents would like to do in their hometown in their spare time. More...

Content of letters about alleged incident revealed

Stampe asked Krieger to resign with 'regret' and 'a heavy heart'
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Inappropriate language is a national concern these days, whether it is the ousting of Don Imus from his radio show after he made racially insensitive comments or the backlash against rap-music lyrics. More...

Millstone Township children hope for return of stolen bikes

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Some township youngsters are hoping that whoever stole their bicycles might have a change of heart and will return them. More...

Bulletin Board

Scrapbooking event to help troops abroad

Empress Concepts, a scrapbooking business in Millstone, is sponsoring "Scrappin' for the Troops" at Wagner Farm Park, in Millstone, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5 - National Scrapbooking Day. More...

Playing golf on May 14 could save local horses

The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) will host its annual charity golf tournament on May 14 at Manalapan's Knob Hill Country Club. More...

Roosevelt recreation seeks volunteers, ideas

The Roosevelt Recreation Department seeks volunteers and ideas for new programs, activities and trips. Call the borough's Recreation Department at (609) 448-0539 (press 3) with suggestions. More...

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Opinion

Coda

We don't like the smoke, but we do like the money
Greg Bean

There's a word for people who drive around smoking while they have kids in the car, and that word is idiot . More...

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Schools

Millstone Township Board of Education reorganizes

Friedman chosen as president, Deitz as vice president
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Mary Ann Friedman will have a lot on her plate this year. More...

Snakes, scales and turtle tails intrigue students

MILLSTONE - What kind of baby measures 14 feet long and weighs 120 pounds? More...

New school project faces slight delay

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The construction of the new middle school on Baird Road may run a few weeks behind schedule, but the facility still plans to open for school in September. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The Orchards at Bartley is hosting an AARP Drivers Refresher Course for seniors in the community. The two-day class will be held on May 10 and May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at The Orchards at Bartley in Jackson. More...

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