August 9, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

One strike could mean out of game

Parents, players and coaches will have to sign new code of conduct
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Bad behavior will no longer be tolerated at township sporting events. The Township Committee voted unanimously at its Aug. More...

Kids have 'whale' of a time in the Great Bible Reef

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Local youths dove deep into biblical teachings last week. Campers at St. Joseph Catholic Church's annual vacation Bible school experienced "The Great Bible Reef" July 30 to Aug. 3. More...

Keeping horse industry at pace may cost $50M-$75M

Legislators aim to ramp up support for $1.1B enterprise in trouble
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Assemblyman Joseph Malone (R-30) wants to use bare-knuckle politics to get legislators in Trenton to understand the importance of New Jersey's horse industry and racing. More...

Millstone Township loves a parade to have a permit

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Officials have introduced two ordinances that would regulate parades, demonstrations and other assemblies on township property. More...

Millstone Board of Ed. operating to the full again

Labor lawyer who also worked for 3 governors takes vacant seat
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The Board of Education once again has a full nine members. Kevin McGovern was sworn in at the July 31 meeting to replace board member Gina Morrone, who resigned two weeks into her second term. More...

Elie Wiesel scheduled to speak in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD - Georgian Court University, the Strand Theater and the Jewish Federation of Ocean County will present "Against Indifference," an afternoon with Nobel Prize-winner Elie Wiesel on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Strand Theater. More...

'Donut' may need new hole

Allentown discusses pulling out of shared services with U.F.
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Deputy Mayor William Miscoski hasn't minced any words at recent Township Committee meetings when it comes to neighboring Allentown. More...

Letters

Millstone parent encourages support of local bus drivers

It is a shame that this town is fighting over differences of opinion and choices. It does not matter if we send our children to public or private school systems. More...

MVC now accepts credit cards at agencies statewide

In 2003, with the passage of the Motor Vehicle Security and Customer Service Act, the N.J. More...

Fairgoers enjoyed four days of Monmouth County Fair

On Sunday, July 29, the Monmouth County Fair ended on a wet note when a summer rainstorm forced an early closing on its fifth and final day at the East Freehold Park showgrounds in Freehold Township. More...

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Sports

Any Given Saturday steals Sunday spotlight

Scores impressive win in 40th Haskell Invitational
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - One race does not a horse make. That was trainer Todd Pletcher's feeling toward Any Given Saturday following an eighth-place showing at the Kentucky Derby. More...

Freehold Raceway reopens today for fall/winter meet

$300,000 Cane Pace tops stakes list
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Freehold Raceway, the nation's oldest daytime harness racing track, swings back into action today afternoon. Post time is 12:30 p.m. More...

Sports Shorts

A state Department of Agriculture farm tour for state legislators on July 31 included a stop at the state's largest standardbred breeding farm, Perretti Farms in Cream Ridge. More...

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Riding down the wrong path

Mining co. urges ATV riders to keep out of dangerous quarry
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Although it looks like a dirt paradise for off-road vehicles (ORV), Buck Mining & Materials Inc.'s quarry in Millstone is really private property where trespassers can be seriously injured and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. More...

Academy commuters vent over bus issues

Riders complain that full buses pass by and no options are available
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Correspondent

The commuters are restless and unhappy. Last week they let someone know that. State Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) held a forum on Aug. More...

Clearwater Festival has global-warming theme

The 32nd annual Clearwater Festival, New Jersey's oldest and largest eco-festival, will be held Aug. 18-19 at Sunset Park in Asbury Park. More...

Martial arts with heart

Youngster gets a kick out of raising funds for cancer research
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Michael Ragosa could have asked for any of the latest toys for his fourth birthday, but he didn't. More...

Charity gala announces beneficiaries

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Grab a mini dress or a leisure suit, put on some platform shoes and get ready to disco. The seventh annual Millstone Charity Gala, slated for the evening of Oct. More...

Frogbridge campers help children with cancer

Sportsathon nets more than $6,500 for Pediatric Cancer Foundation

MILLSTONE - Hundreds of local campers plunged into helping kids with cancer this summer. More...

For the Record

An article that appeared in the July 26 Examiner titled "Another I-195 Interchange in U.F. More...

Trying to put a price on preserving U.F.

Officials consider putting open space tax increase to a vote in November
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Residents may get a chance to put their money where the township's remaining open space is this November. The Township Committee continued to discuss at its Aug. More...

Summer camp volunteers needed

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking summer camp volunteers who are looking for a rewarding and memorable experience. More...

Bulletin Board

Perrineville synagogue schedules an open house

Perrineville Jewish Center will hold an open house for potential new members on Sept. 5, 7:30-9 p.m. More...

Horsing around at the annual Festival of Horses

Those involved in the equine industry to those who simply admire horses can enjoy activities for everyone at the 19th annual Festival of Horses on Sunday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. More...

A place for friendship and creativity to grow

Does a youth you know show an interest in the arts and exploring his or her imagination? The Monmouth County 4-H Arts Camp is a place for that creativity to thrive. The camp will be held from 11 a.m. on Aug. 24 to noon on Aug. More...

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Opinion

Give ATV users their ticket to ride

The demand for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) facility in the area is here, and the time for Millstone to seriously consider creating one is now. More...

A New York City icon on the Green River's banks

Greg Bean Coda

This is a story about optimism, but before I tell it, I have to tell you a little bit about small towns in Wyoming. More...

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