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      June 26, 2008  RSS feed

      Moving in the direction of their dreams
      Allentown High School bids farewell to the class of 2008
      The joy of graduation for the 240 Allentown High School students in the class of 2008 was tinged with sadness over the loss of one of their own. More...
      Loud and drawing large crowds
      After Effect continues after leader leaves
      BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

      While many of the kids their age are simply listening to Top 40 tunes, they're wailing on instruments and getting carried away improvising their own music. The After Effect, a jazz and rock fusion band with members ages 13-19 from across western Monmouth County, continues to have a loud passion that draws large crowds, despite having lost their leader earlier this year. More...

      Roosevelt considers paying fees for mayor's land swap
      $15K would help boro secure greenbelt around Solar Village
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      ROOSEVELT - Mayor Beth Battel will swap 10 acres of her property for a 2.5-acre state-owned parcel and has asked the borough to pay fees related to the exchange. More...


      Millstone talks roads, mines and bathrooms
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      MILLSTONE - A $500,000 bond ordinance may not be enough to cover the costs of making necessary road repairs in the township. When the Township Committee introduced the bond ordinance at its June 18 meeting, Township Engineer Matt Shafai said, "Just because [a road] name is on the list does not mean [that road] will be done. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Millstone community education offers classes
      The Millstone Township School District's Office of Community Education is sponsoring the following summer programs: • June 30-July 2, "Indiana Jones Movie Making" • July 7-July 11, "Chess Camp," "Computer Amusement Park Antics," "SNAG Golf," "Harry Potter," "Sewing Fun, More...
      • Allentown Public Library driveway to close July 1
      • Freedom Fest seeks help from horse community
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       Letters
      • Act now to keep the state in open space race
      New Jersey voters have repeatedly raised their own taxes to preserve the state's dwindling open spaces and natural lands. But New Jersey is now in danger of running out of preservation funding for the first time in decades. The Legislature must act before mid- August to place an open space ballot question before voters this November. More...
      • Take advantage of summer reading programs in local libraries
      • Don't be fossil fooled New Jerseyans
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       Editorials
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      We don't need no stinkin' ethics board around here!
      Grab onto your seats, because I'm about to tell you something so absolutely shocking you'll fall onto the floor with a case of the shivering fantods if you don't hold tight. More...
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       Red State / Blue State
      • Red State/Blue State
      Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not
      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...
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       Schools
      • AHS to start random drug testing of students
      MILLSTONE - Approximately 85 percent of Allentown High School students will fall subject to random drug testing starting in the fall. More...
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      • article has image Going Confidently
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       Sports
      • article has image Subdued triumphs for Raceway Park winners
      Winners at the Lucas Oil SuperNationals at Raceway Park were in no mood to celebrate their victories on Sunday. The death of one of its own, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta in a qualifying round accident on Saturday, cast a gloom over the event. More...
      • article has image Racecar driver has fatal crash at local drag strip
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