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      April 17, 2008  RSS feed

      Setting the stage for new traditions
      Drama Club's first production at PAC dedicated l'chaim
      Middle School students have set the stage for new theatrical traditions to take place in the Millstone Township School District. The 95-member Drama Club lit up the new auditorium this past weekend with the comical and poignant exploration of ethnic heritage, community, cultural traditions, tolerance and faith that is "Fiddler on the Roof Junior. 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...

      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. The Harlem Wizards played to a crowd of 550 and helped raise $3,000 for theAllentown/ Upper Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse, which is commonly known as the DrugAlliance. 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...


       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. All proceeds from the event will go toward the foundation's grant programs in support of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. More...
      • Scouts to host Venture Crew program on May 5
      • Children can take class to create a forest in a box
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       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. It is these actions, or lack thereof, that provides a constant "supply" of cats, which adds to and increases the burgeoning outdoor cat population. More...
      • Prepare now to help save stray animals
      • Millstone PTO and PTSA thank community for continued support
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       Editorials
      • 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. The squad does not use tasers.We regret the error. More...
      • Red State/Blue State
      • article has image Coda
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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
      • Esther DiGregorio
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       Schools
      • article has image The pageant kings of Allentown High School
      Seniors strut their stuff to raise money for sick children
      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...
      • article has image To go, or not to go for the gap year
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       Sports
      • article has image 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...
      • article has image Fish On
      • Sports Shorts
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