April 17, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Trick hoops and alley-oops in Allentown

Harlem Wizards help raise $3,000 for drug alliance
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Basketball wizards worked their dunking magic in the Allentown High School gym last week to raise money for a good cause. More...

Millstone residents pay homage to Maggie Gilbert

"She was someone who reached out to all she met with open arms and helping hands." - Cindy Mayer
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Longtime municipal employee and community volunteerMaggie Gilbert lost her battlewith cancer lastweek. Gilbert, 62, died April 5 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

Young woman learns to live with Crohn's

Freehold Twp. resident will walk to raise funds for research
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP- For most people the dawning of a new day is fairly predictable, but for Caryn Powers and others like her who have Crohn's disease, a new day may bring an element of comfort or intense pain. More...

Parks expected to have deer hunting once more

On April 7 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners released the Monmouth County Park System's "Deer Management Program Annual Report." The report, prepared by park system staff, contains information about the program as administered b More...

U.F. reviews policies for detention basins

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPERFREEHOLD- PlanningBoard Attorney Dennis Collins has warned the board to be proactive when fashioning ordinances for the maintenance of detention basins under the state's new storm-water regulations. More...

Volunteers remove tons of litter from waterways

MILLSTONE- The litter just didn't disappear on its own. More...

Letters

Help cats through public education and TNR

Arguably, the greatest hurdle to managing the cat overpopulation crisis in New Jersey is the public's noncompliance in spaying and neutering companion cats and allowing them (especially unaltered ones) to roam free. More...

Prepare now to help save stray animals

When you see stray or injured cats or dogs on the street, please don't pass them by. They need your help. Be prepared for animal emergencies by keeping a roadrescue kit in your car. More...

Millstone PTO and PTSA thank community for continued support

On April 4, the Millstone Township PTO and PTSA held their third annual Ladies Night Out Gift Auction at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. This sold-out event was an astounding success. More...

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Obituaries

Madelyn "Miss Maggie" Palmer Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert, 62, ofMillstone Township, died April 5, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was an administrative assistant for the Township of Millstone for 13 years prior to retiring in December. More...

Frances Helen Zabriskie

Mrs. Zabriskie, 95, ofManalapan, diedApril 8, 2008, at CentraStateMedical Center in Freehold. She lived in Hudson County before moving to Manalapan a year ago. Mrs. Zabriskie was predeceased by her husband, Paul in 1988. More...

Esther DiGregorio

Mrs. DiGregorio, 88, of Farmingdale, and formerly of Colts Neck and Englishtown, died April 11, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She and her husband, Giacinto, operated Twin Pond Farms, Farmingdale, until her retirement. More...

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Sports

Ready ... aim ... fire!

Allentown's Vince Rini unleashes a shot at goal against Ocean Township during a game on April 10. Allentown went on to win the game by a score of 17-2. More...

Fish On

Local charter boats picking up steam, thanks to warmer weather
RON NUZZOLO

The Raritan Bay gave up a steady pick of flounder this past week. Keyport, Morgan Creek and Union Beach were hot spots.Anglers did manage to catch and release a few reported bass as well. More...

Sports Shorts

The Allentown Charge U13 girls soccer team knotted a 3-3 tie at Freehold on a cold and blustery afternoon.While the play was occasionally sloppy by both teams and the referee, the girls played hard, creating numerous scoring opportunities for Al More...

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Setting the stage for new traditions

Drama Club's first production at PAC dedicated l'chaim
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Middle School students have set the stage for new theatrical traditions to take place in the Millstone Township School District. More...

With cuts looming, small towns consider merging

Residents discuss likelihood of Allentown, Upper Freehold reuniting
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine wants smaller municipalities in the state to merge and share services to cut costs. Allentown Borough and Upper Freehold Township, which existed as one town until the late 19th century and continue to share a school district, More...

Allentown will get its temp. bridge

ALLENTOWN - In response to local residents' concerns, Monmouth County will install a temporary bridge over Doctor's Creek during the construction of a new bridge and dam downtown. More...

Millstone to strengthen preservation commitment

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - An amendment to the township'smaster plan will likely go before the Township Committee later this month. More...

Millstone PTO to hold clothing drive April 26

TheMillstone Township PTOis sponsoring a spring clothing drive from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 at the Millstone Township Primary School, Schoolhouse Road. More...

Feeding of feral felines creates friction in U.F.

Health department considers trapping cats near nursery
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The Freehold Area Health Department may issue Princeton Nurseries a citation for causing a public health nuisance by having a large number of cats on its property. More...

Opening Day

Far left: Kyle Lysy, 10, runs for home during the opening games of the Allentown/Upper Freehold Little League on April 12. Above: Players wait to pitch during the season opener. Left: Will Hassett, 7, handles the ball before his first pitch. More...

Register early for Redbird Golf Classic III in May

The Allentown High School Parent Golf Association (AHSpga) Foundation and Reed Sod Farmwill host the Redbird Golf Classic III May 2 at the Cream Ridge Golf Club in Upper Freehold. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. for the 8 a.m. shotgun start. More...

Bulletin Board

Tee off 'fore' education with the UFREF in June

The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation (UFREF) will host its first annual golf outing on June 9 at the Cream Ridge Golf Club in Upper Freehold. More...

Scouts to host Venture Crew program on May 5

Millstone Township Boy Scouts of America Troop 116 is holding an information meeting about a new Venture Crew program at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at the Millstone Primary School, Schoolhouse Road. More...

Children can take class to create a forest in a box

The Millstone Township School District's Office of Community Education is sponsoring the following preschool programs. More...

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Opinion

For the Record

An article titled "Millstone First Aid Squad seeks funding, volunteers" in the April 10 Examiner incorrectly stated that the squad needs financial contributions to replenish supplies such as tasers. More...

Red State/Blue State

These guys don't need no stinkin' tax relief
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...

Coda

The best local politicians do it for love of their towns
GREG BEAN

I've often wondered since I moved to New Jersey why any sane individual would run for most elected offices here. More...

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Schools

The pageant kings of Allentown High School

Seniors strut their stuff to raise money for sick children
BY MELANIE SMOLYN & MEGAN VARANYAK Correspondents

The crowd rushed into the pageant and when the lights dimmed, the curtain opened to 12 senior boys thrusting to Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff." Allentown High School was proud to present "Mr. Allentown 2008" in the auditorium on April 4. More...

To go, or not to go for the gap year

BY MEGAN VARANYAK Correspondent

ALLENTOWN - While many high school seniors decidewhat to pack into cardboard boxes and prepare to walk the grassy quads of their future college or university, a few have put their collegiate plans on hold to forge paths in unfamiliar places. More...

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