February 28, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Beck wants plan for VLTs at racetracks fast tracked

10,000 slots at Meadowlands could bring in $400M-$800M
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - If the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) and the horse racing industry can't reach an agreement for new subsidies by next week, Sen. More...

Millstone officials cling to taxpayer-paid benefits

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Four out of five members of the Township Committee have health benefits that the municipality pays for and don't want to give themup. At the Feb. More...

SMART group rallies against drug testing

UFRSD seeks to randomly screen kids in clubs, athletics
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Upper Freehold Regional School District students are organizing in protest of possible randomdrug testing for pupils involved in extracurricular activities. More...

Inclement weather keeps firefighters, first aid busy

MILLSTONE - Township firefighters had a busy weekend. The Millstone Township Fire Department responded to a house fire on Feb. 23, an early morning accident on Feb. More...

Bright past leads the way to a brilliant present

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Samantha Miller has flown under the radar throughout all of her years of schooling, even though she should have been a bright blip on the radar screen. More...

Academy of Allied Health and Science earns honor

Monmouth County's Academy of Allied Health and Science, Neptune, has been selected as a national No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon school. During a school-wide assembly, Valarie M. Smith of the U.S. More...

Letters

Random drug testing should create uproar

This letter is written in response to a recent decision of the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education to formulate a policy to conduct random drug testing in Allentown High School (AHS). More...

Help make a difference for inner-city children

As we experience the end of a mild winter, thoughts of spring and summer do not linger far behind. The days grow longer, nature comes alive around us and summer plans begin to take shape. More...

New cell phone law in vehicles takes effect on March 1

On March 1 a new state law regarding cell phone use behind the wheel goes into effect. It prohibits drivers from using a handheld cell phone and makes doing so a primary offense - which means police can stop and ticket solely for that reason. More...

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Schools

Local school districts' populations leveling out

UFRSD to see minimal increase; MTSD to see decrease by 2012
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Two local school districts can rest easy for the next five years - they will have enough space to accommodate projected enrollments. The Millstone and Upper Freehold Regional school districts commissioned Richard S. More...

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Sports

Redbirds move on in NJSIAA playoffs

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Left: Allentown's Amanda Turowski pushes the ball up the court against Spotswood during a first-round game of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II playoffs on Feb. 25 in Spotswood. More...

Fish On

Striped bass fishing season is just around the corner
RON NUZZOLO

Offshore fishing still remains an option for ling, sea bass, cod, porgies and even an occasional whiting. This is the week when most anglers take a break and go through a mental checklist. Make sure all your tackle is in order. More...

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Bowwow powwow boosts students' love for books

Five Furry Angels visit Millstone Township Primary School
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

As Dr. Seuss' tongue-twisting tale "Fox in Socks" tried its best to trick second-grader Andrew Dorfman, Faith reached a paw over to reassure the young reader. More...

New Jersey's $1B agricultural industry threatened

Local farmers react to Corzine's plan to cut Dept. of Agriculture
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Local farmers and officials have had strong reactions to Gov. Jon Corzine's plan to eliminate the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) as a costcutting measure. Corzine also wants to eliminate the state's Commerce and Personnel departments. More...

Kind Heart comes to the rescue of rascally rabbits

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - A personalized license plate indirectly led to the rescue of nearly three-dozen rabbits from unsuitable living conditions in a Monmouth County shed. More...

Usefulness of class trips questioned

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Board of Education members had concerns about the field trips that they unanimously approved on Feb. 11. More...

Preservation project held up by COAH obligation

Acreage wanted for open space could be only place for affordable housing
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Many questions remain regarding the potential preservation of a 135-acre tract along Breza Road. More...

For the Record

An article titled "Allentown faces 13-cent tax hike for school budget" in the Feb. 14 Examiner misstated the impact the budget would have on the Upper Freehold tax rate. More...

Campground to open March 15

FREEHOLD - Spring into spring by spending the night at the Monmouth County Park System's family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. More...

Auxiliaries present donation

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - After another year of fundraising, the CentraStateAssociated Auxiliaries held their annual dinner on Feb. 7 at the Star and Barry TobiasAmbulatory Campus auditorium. More...

Bulletin Board

Easter bunny hops into Millstone on March 16

The Millstone Township Women's Organization (MTWO) will host its annual spring fundraiser from 9 a.m.- noon, March 16, at the Millstone Middle School, 5 Dawson Court, in the Perrineville section of Millstone. More...

Families invited to allyou can-eat pasta night

The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner from3- 8 p.m.March 7 at theHope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Allentown. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5- 12 and free for children 4 and under. More...

Ranch Hope to benefit from March 8 soup sale

The Central Auxiliary of Ranch Hope will hold its 23rd annual soup sale, lunch and flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8 at theAllentownUnitedMethodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Do these people think that he's made of money?
GREG BEAN

So, formerMarlboroMayor and admitted felon Matthew V. Scannapieco would like the U.S District Court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the community to recoup damages resulting fromhis criminal activity. Man, there's a surprise. More...

Red State/Blue State

With friends like FEMA, then who needs enemies?
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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