July 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Art, historic site extracted from Roosevelt community

Jacob Landau's studio meets final days
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

'Without art we are endangered and endangering species." Those are the words inscribed on Jacob Landau's tombstone, and in light of recent happenings in Roosevelt, where he lived from 1954 until his death in 2001, seem more like a warning than ever More...

Twp. adopts a bunch of new bonds

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - A $290,000 bond ordinance proposed last week would in part fund the creation of a municipal car wash. More...

Millstone youth helps food bank combat hunger

Evan Bavarsky collects 75 pounds of food, $250 on own initiative
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - One person can make a difference. When Millstone's Evan Bavarsky, 13, did some online research regarding food banks in his community, what he saw motivated him into doing whatever he could to help those who suffer from the effects of More...

Millstone leaders express frustration with Corzine

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Gov. Jon Corzine recently administered the oath of office to a Township Council member in Jackson, and it may be a good thing he did not cross into neighboring Millstone Township that day. More...

Celebrate community

Above: Roosevelt's Kevin Balon (l) and Ralph Warnick work the grill at the borough's annual Fourth of July Picnic on the grounds of Roosevelt Public School. Top right: Roosevelt's Ralph Warnick serves another hot dog to a satisfied patron. More...

A treasured piece of the past is restored

Lost cemetery is cleaned, rededicated in Freehold Township
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Aroutine hiking trek five years ago through the woods of Freehold Township led to the unexpected discovery of something that people have been trying to locate for years - the Wikoff Hill Cemetery. More...

Freeholders want updated numbers used in rail study

Monmouth panel passes resolution in pursuit of favorable outcome
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders remains staunchly behind a proposal to build a passenger train line that would run through the western part of the county. More...

CentraState child-care center to move to Applewood Estates

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - CentraState Healthcare System is relocating its Early Childhood Center from temporary space at CentraState Medical Center to Applewood Estates, CentraState's lifecare retirement community. More...

Letters

Support school choice and keep tax dollars

For some time I have watched the weekly (NJEA) Report on Education editorials come and go, but this one struck a nerve, and as a taxpayer and the president of the New Jersey Taxpayers Association, I must respond. More...

Long-term planning should include a central New Jersey rail line

Your article on the Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex (MOM) passenger train line is a sad reminder of the slow pace we are making in expanding much needed rail service in New Jersey. As reported by the Newark Star-Ledger on Jan. More...

Speaker praised for taking RCA issue out of the courts

Over the past week we have heard many predictions of destruction and doom with calls for resistance from towns vowing to fight the recent legislative action to ban Regional Contribution Agreements - the loophole in our fair housing law that for tw More...

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Obituaries

Henry G. Daum

Mr. Daum, 63, a resident of Freehold Township for the past 38 years, died June 29, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. While at Rutgers University he was named an All American Lightweight Football player. Mr. More...

Willie Frank Ivory

Mr. Ivory, 74, a resident of Freehold for more than 50 years, died June 28, 2008, at home. He was a U.S. Army Signal Corps veteran of the KoreanWar and was last employed by the Millstone Township Department of Public Works. More...

Lester M. Heulitt

Mr. Heulitt, 95, a resident of Marlboro since 1943, died June 29, 2008, at CareOne at Jackson in Jackson. He owned and operated the Lester M. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Justin Lenart of Roosevelt leads the congregation with a lawn mower during Roosevelt's parade to the annual Fourth of July Picnic, held this year on July 5 on the grounds of Roosevelt Public School. For more photos, see page 20. More...

Millstone's arts center's in the money

Bookings generated $36K in first year
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is on its way to becoming the revenue-generator for the school district that it was intended to be. More...

Bidding starts for new middle school project

Superintendent believes downturned economy may be good for undertaking
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The economic slowdown has one bright spot. More...

County plans for a second scenic route

In keeping with Monmouth County's ongoing 325th anniversary celebration, the Monmouth County Planning Board is encouraging towns along the county's Revolutionary War routes to help guide the creation of a second state-designated scenic byway in the More...

There are good speeches, and there are great ones

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...

Conservation group seeks volunteers to count bats

Collected information helps biologists monitor population trends

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey is looking for volunteers to help protect one of the most endangered land mammal groups in the United States - bats. More...

Locals contribute to fun at Freedom Fest Fair

Equestrian, agricultural events happening through Saturday
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - The sixth annual Freedom Fest Fair is taking place at the Horse Park of New Jersey until July 12. More...

Advocates ask for more homeless housing on fort

Mayors of host towns say need should be met countywide
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

Advocates for the homeless say plans for the future of Fort Monmouth must include more affordable housing to alleviate the growing homeless population in the county. More...

AHS employee named counselor of the year

ALLENTOWN - Upper Freehold Regional School District employee Richard Paul Freccia has earned recognition as Monmouth County Counselor of the Year. More...

The son also rises with new autism treatment program

Family sees improvement in son when using Son-Rise program
BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer

Srini Donthireddy's basement in South Brunswick is quite colorful. Toys and puzzles are scattered throughout. A mirror hangs on the wall and a big beanbag chair covers the floor. More...

Pre- and post-transplant patients offered support

Circle of Life offers camaraderie to people in unique circumstances
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

People who are waiting for an organ transplant and those who have received one now have the opportunity to join a special support group at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

Green roofs, walls becoming latest trends

BY Gotti Kelley Correspondent

It's not what you think and, no, you did not forget to scrape off the moss up there. Green roofs and walls are all the rage and are appearing in evergreater numbers on "green" houses, corporate headquarters and public buildings. More...

Bulletin Board

Bone marrow registration drive to be held July 13

A registration drive for the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry is being held 10-30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, 20 High St., Allentown. More...

Flamingos have again landed in Allentown

The Allentown Public Library has started its flamingo fundraiser. Residents in Allentown, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold who would like to schedule a flock of pink, plastic flamingos to visit a friend, More...

Moms club announces new board, coordinators

The MOMS Club of Millstone Township, a local chapter of an international nonprofit organization that offers stay-at-home and part-time working moms support and the opportunity to share activities and experiences with other local moms and their chil More...

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Opinion

These are the stories we can all be proud of

GREG BEAN Coda

I was talking with a young person recently who asked me about my career in journalism, and more specifically, what about it I was most proud of. More...

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Sports

Big Foot Open attracts world-class archers

Black Knight Bowbenders to host competition in Jackson
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

One of the things that separates this weekend's Big Foot Open from other sporting events is that it allows archers on many different levels to compete with the very best. More...

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