January 31, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

N.J.'s racing industry on the brink of collapse

Corzine urged to fulfill promises made to remedy fiscal crisis
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Local members of the harness racing industry had strong reactions to the announcement that Freehold Raceway has reduced its purse structure and that the Meadowlands is expected to follow suit with drastic purse cuts if the Legislature does not quic More...

For the Record

An article titled "Roosevelt passes the mic" in the Jan. 24, 2008, Examiner should have stated that resident Judith Nahmias had suggested that the Roosevelt Arts Project put on an open mic at least once a year. More...

PACKMAN propelled by purpose-driven music

Group to play benefit concert for AHA at Finnegan's Feb. 9
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Robert Melendez has witnessed one too many families ripped apart by drugs and alcohol. The Sea Girt patrolman, who as recently as Jan. More...

County generates electricity from methane gas at landfill

Workers at theMonmouthCountyReclamation Center in Tinton Falls have begun turning methane gas- produced naturally fromdecomposing waste- intomoney-saving electricity to offset costs associated with operating the landfill'sMaterials, Processing and More...

U.F. Planning Board heads into electronic era

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Planning Board may soon ask applicants to submit information electronically, so board and audience members can more easily view and understand submittals. At the Jan. More...

MCSPCA weighs in on plan for county shelter

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals (MCSPCA) supports the county's plan to develop its own animal shelter. Upper Freehold Board of Health members on Jan. More...

Letters

Democrats in four local towns hold presidential caucus

Democrats in the western Monmouth County towns of Allentown, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold held a presidential caucus on Jan. 26. More...

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Opinion

Inaction a direct threat to horse industry, more

The horse-racing industry in New Jersey is in jeopardy and cannot continue to be among the leaders in the nation or in fact survive without significant funding for racetrack purses and breeding programs. Gov. More...

Coda

Toll hikes the last trick of a very desperate man
GREG BEAN

To understand just how confused many New Jersey residents are over Gov. Jon Corzine's plan to dramatically increase the fees on the New Jersey Turnpike and other toll roads, take a look at the man on the street interviews in the Jan. More...

Red State/Blue State

Is Rudy's campaign like three-day-old tuna fish?
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

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Sports

Allentown shows some hustle, grabs a win against New Egypt

Allentown's M.C. Spady (right) dives for a loose ball during the fourth quarter of a Jan. 26 game at New Egypt, which Allentown won, 47-37.Mike SanFillipo led all scorers with 20 points, 10 of which came from the free-throw line. More...

Allentown track and field program building momentum

Young Redbirds starting to soar after big year in 2007
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Last winter, the Allentown High School indoor track and field team enjoyed the most successful season in the program's history. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Dollene Oliver (l), Paul Livak, Caryle Turner and Robin Sona try their luck at the blackjack table Jan. 25 during the Millstone Township Women's Organization's Casino Night at Knob Hill Country Club in Manalapan. More...

Delays affect UFRSD middle school timeline

Facility may not reach substantial completion until Sept. 2010
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

If the Upper Freehold School District can't find ways to make up for delays, the new middle school may not be complete until October 2010. More...

New U.F. Planning Board breaks the ice

Members share background info. and master plan stances
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Old and new Planning Boardmembers were encouraged to learn more about each other at the Jan. 22 meeting. More...

Corzine plan may take heavy toll on local traffic

Plan to increase tolls may lead vehicles to take side roads instead
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine's plan to dramatically increase tolls on the Turnpike, Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway, as well as placing a toll on Route 440, has some people worried about the impact the proposal might have on nearby nontoll roads. More...

Breaking for a spring fix

Allentowner organizes Habitat trip to Kentucky
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN- A17-year-old resident wants to help other local youths have an alternative and meaningful spring break experience. More...

When railroads crisscrossed Monmouth County

A brief history in photographs of riding the rails
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent

You don't have to be a railroad enthusiast to appreciate "Railroads of Monmouth County." With a modicum of imagination and romanticism, readers are ready to ride the rails along with Tom Gallo andWilliam B. More...

U.F. struggles to find backup plan for COAH

Third-round obligation may have to be fulfilled with new development
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD- The key to determining where the township will fulfill its affordable housing obligation is water, not sewerage. Planning Board Chairman John Mele handed out maps of the township's water lines at the board's Jan. 22 meeting. More...

Volunteers will train to help victims of domestic violence

180-Turning Lives Around will be conducting a 40-hour training for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers. More...

Bulletin Board

Music classes for young children to be offered

Registration is now in progress for a new session of music and movement classes for young children that will be offered at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St./Route 526, Allentown. More...

Sixth annual Cupid's Ball Feb. 9 in Hyatt Regency

The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) will host its sixth annual Cupid's Ball at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Hyatt Regency in Princeton. More...

Corzine organizes town hall in Marlboro Feb. 4

Gov. Jon Corzine will host a town hall meeting on financial restructuring and debt reduction for New Jersey from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 4 at Marlboro High School. The event is free and open to the public. More...

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Obituaries

Dr. Edward Miller

Dr. Miller, 88, of Millstone Township, died Nov. 12, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

Herbert Melvin Johnson

Mr. Johnson, 80, of Roosevelt, died Jan. 26 at St. Francis Hospital, Trenton. Born in Tarrytown, N.Y., he lived in Roosevelt for the past 24 years and was actively involved in his community. Mr. More...

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Schools

Kiddie Academy opens at U.F.'s Cox's Corner

School offers programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years old
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The opening of the new Kiddie Academy at Cox's Corner has been an adventure for owners Kathy Naugle, Millstone, and Pam Maxwell, Upper Freehold. More...

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