June 19, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Burnt Tavern's a growing hub for COAH housing

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A three-lot subdivision on Burnt Tavern Road, including one lot for possible affordable housing, has been approved. More...

Wygant Rd. residents' petition hits rocky road

Street won't be paved due to escalating costs of materials
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD- The skyrocketing cost of oil has affected the price of asphalt, which may mean that a stretch of Wygant Road remains unpaved. More...

Local medical students awarded scholarships

The Associate Auxiliaries of CentraState Medical Center recently awarded $500 scholarships to four individuals in the community who have chosen to pursue a career in the medical field. More...

Battle of Monmouth will rage again in Manalapan

The British are coming (again) to Monmouth Battlefield State Park and George Washington and the Continental Army are not far behind. More...

Have tea with Cole Porter

"Mrs. Edith Gould" has entertained many a musical luminary from the Gilded Age and beyond, but songwriter Cole Porter may be her brightest star yet. More...

Gathering to showcase new artists

Asbury Park hosts three-day festival this weekend

More than 175 artists will perform at 24 venues during the third annual Wave Gathering emerging music festival, slated for June 20-22 in Asbury Park. Many free venues for artist showcases have been announced. More...

Letters

Impeach Corzine bumper sticker gets numerous thumbs up

Icould not believe my ears when I heard certain people call our governor courageous for his debt restructuring plans. Is it courageous to threaten our children with closing state parks? More...

Housing rules penalize companies for creating jobs

New Jersey's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) recently adopted revised rules that went into effect on June 2. More...

Elect candidates who will work for the people

Well, the good news from Washington continues to roll out for working men and women in the United States. First, the cost of living has continued to skyrocket as gasoline prices soar to records that were virtually unimaginable just a few years ago. More...

Click here for all stories

Red State / Blue State

Red State/Blue State

Some will kick when she's down, and others won't
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 Greater Media Newspapers. More...

Click here for all stories

Schools

Breaking through the classroom walls

Millstone Township Primary School has new outdoor classroom
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A ladybug landed on a student while a bird perched atop the bulletin board and chipmunks scampered just beyond the teacher's toes. More...

Bus plans for Millstone students rolling along

District to have more information on private school runs in July
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Starting and ending times for the district's schools will change come September. More...

Roosevelt Public School graduates 12 in 71st class

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - They will leap from the pond into the ocean. More...

Click here for all stories

Business

Greater Media's CEO stresses sense of community in media, banking

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Members of the New Jersey League of Community Bankers were treated to a presentation on the benefits and future of the radio market by Peter Smyth, president and chief executive officer of Greater Media Inc. More...

Click here for all stories

Clarksburg has the blues all summer

Earth Friendly farm offers u-pick berries from now until Sept.
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The only blues that can rival the sky's hue are about to burst into the summer scene. More...

Millstone wants to validate AHS tuition costs

Reduced spending could result in more state aid
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Millstone Board of Education has called for an audit of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. Millstone does not have its own high school and has a send/receive student relationship with the neighboring school district. More...

Upper Freehold to offer three-year dog license

Late-fee date also expected to change to coincide with clinic
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Next year, township dog owners will have the option of licensing their pets for three years instead of one. At the June 10 Board of Health meeting, board members decided unanimously to offer the choice to dog owners. More...

New building to go up along Prodelin Way

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - An 8,435-square-foot office building is expected to go up in front of theMoto Industrial Park along ProdelinWay. More...

Resident key to keeping community

Association names Alice Wikoff Woman of the Year

ALLENTOWN - The Women's Association of Allentown has presented longtime residentAliceWikoff with itsWoman of the Year Award. More...

New Jersey Blood Services needs donors

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, is issuing an alert for blood and platelet donors. More...

Bulletin Board

Golf outing for SRF rescheduled for July 1

Inclement weather has caused the StandardbredRetirementFoundation( SRF)'s 16th annual Charity Golf Tournament to be rescheduled for July 1 at Knob Hill Country Club inManalapan. More...

Drug alliance to sponsor sixth annual car show

The Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is sponsoring its sixth annual car show5-9 p.m. June 25 at the Byron Johnson Recreation Area, Ellisdale Road, Upper Freehold. More...

Freedom Fest seeks help from horse community

The Freedom Fest Committee is working on preparations for the annual fest, which will take place this year July 8-12 at the Horse Park of New Jersey. More...

Click here for all stories

Opinion

State's new motto: Going nowhere fast

It will not be the golden spike that joins a railroad in central New Jersey, but it may well be the spike that seals the fate of the Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line. More...

For the Record

An article titled "Oh how that garden center grows" in the June 12 edition of the Examiner incorrectly identified Gloria Bulk's husband as David Bulk. Gloria is married to Pete Bulk. More...

Coda

Attorney general says: Stealing gas a bad idea
GREG BEAN

So, N.J. Attorney General Anne Milgram, who grew up in East Brunswick, says her office will file criminal charges against government employees believed to have stolen gasoline from public agencies. More...

Click here for all stories

Sports

Raceway Park hosting NHRA SuperNationals

Finals are Sunday

As one of the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) original seven national events, Raceway Park is a major player in drag racing history. More...

Over 1,500 runners participate in George Sheehan Classic

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

For the first time in recent memory, a Kenyan or an Ethiopian runner did not cross the finish line first at the George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank, as Craig Segal won the men's race with a time of 25:34, while Noel Brock, an assistant track coach a More...

Brookdale ballplayers cited as All-Americans

Team success leads to individual recognition. Brookdale Community College softball and baseball players reaped the rewards of their respective team's outstanding seasons by winningAll-American honors. More...

Click here for all stories