Front Page | exa.gmnews.com

July 3, 2008 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

You can’t be too careful with these kids

Photo

‘Sun Is Shining’ for rising star from Millstone

Photo

Lions, tigers, bears and more for Millstone third-graders

Eighth-graders remember the heroes of the Vietnam War

Photos

Era's end: Last original mill artist to close shop

Allentown says goodbye to Main Street mainstay

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Will downtown Allentown ever be the same? When the Off the Wall Craft Gallery closes it will take with it many familiar sights that locals and visitors have become accustomed to. More...

School site may house cell tower

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The school district could earn up to $100,000 per year if it allows a cell tower to be erected on the middle school property. More...

Farmers get advice on coexisting

Panelists tell those in industry to get more involved in communities

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - If you don't have a seat at the table, you're on the menu. That's the advice former Millstone Mayor Cory Wingerter gave to farmers at the New Jersey Horse Council's (NJHC) June 26 meeting at the township's community center. More...

Implementation of master plan changes under way

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The first four of multiple ordinances that would amend the township's master plan were unanimously introduced at the June 26 Township Committeemeeting. More...

State, county fine local gas stations for violations

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Recent inspections of Monmouth County gas stations turned up a few violations in Millstone and Allentown. More...

Public opinion sought on county's direction

Development of a strategic plan for Monmouth County has begun, and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will be relying heavily on input from residents to help develop a plan aimed at improving county services and identifying efficiencies that More...

Letters

There's still time for reality check in UFRSD

After suffering the heartbreak of the recent discussion that has been going on in the community regarding the Upper Freehold Regional School District's interest in instituting a random drug testing policy, many questions raised in my mind. More...

New Jersey residents should be aware of illegality of fireworks

L ast year, 14 persons were treated in hospital emergency room for injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. Once again we are entering the fireworks season, and I would like to acquaint you with New Jersey's fireworks laws. More...

For the Record

An article titled "AHS to start random drug testing of students" in the June 26 Examiner incorrectly attributed the statement that the school district should get between kids and drugs any way it can and the quote, "It's a matter of life and death More...

Click here for all stories

Red State / Blue State

Windfall profits tax won't ease your pain at the pump

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State

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

Preserving Americana: Salter's Mill restored

Historic site updated as use for office space

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The unassuming exterior of the building at the corner of Davis Station and Imlaystown roads actually encases the striking inner workings of a gristmill, an ever-running stream and a history that stretches back to the time of Abraham Lincoln's great More...

New N.J. wastewater rules to affect U.F. development

Monmouth, neighboring counties may get more control over town's future

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

New wastewater permitting and regulations may cause de facto large-lot zoning in Upper Freehold Township. More...

Millstone considers school for dogs in business park

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A new training, boarding and grooming facility for dogs is being proposed for the former Boyce Berry Farm on Burnt Tavern Road. More...

New storage facility may be built in Cream Ridge

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - A self-storage facility may go up at the corner of Routes 537 and 539. The township's Planning Board gave the project unanimous preliminary approval at its June 24 meeting. More...

N.J. farmers can reap more advice from booklet

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - The state has a booklet that gives farmers advice about avoiding conflicts. The State Agriculture Development Committee created the booklet, which relatesways farmers can head off or deal with conflicts with neighbors and towns. More...

Allentown afloat for Africa

Clockwise from right: A raft nicknamed "The African Queen" sets out onto Allentown Lake in Pete Sensi Park to raise awareness for an Allentown Presbyterian Church mission trip to Malawi, Africa. More...

Dreamland won't have as many homes as planned

Applicant reduces number of lots, needs final approval

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Almost a year after the Planning Board granted preliminary approval for a 39-lot subdivision of Dreamland Farm, the owner has amended the application to reduce the number of lots to 22. More...

Group to travel to Uganda to continue aid to youths

For the fifth year in a row, Sylvia Allen, president and founder of Sylvia's Children, will return to the African village of Masaka, Uganda, and the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary School. More...

Bulletin Board

Millstone Kids Workshop schedules summer camp

Kids Workshop is offering a summer camp from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Aug. 21 for two sets of age groups. For ages 2 to 5, the children will be doing activities and crafts based on a theme that changes every week. 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...

Annual Freedom Fest Fair to return July 8-12

The Freedom Fest Fair, a New Jersey Agricultural Fair, will be held July 8-12 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Allentown. The fair will feature horse, livestock, agricultural events, live demonstrations and competitions. More...

Click here for all stories

Opinion

With Chinese food, it's often lost in translation

GREG BEAN Coda

My grandmother on my father's side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. More...

Click here for all stories