September 4, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Aspiring vintners venture to Sunset Hill

Winemaking season to start as grape harvest approaches
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Living, laughing and loving are oft more enjoyable over a good bottle of wine. For years, wine enthusiasts have savored the grape libations created in western Monmouth County by award-winning wineries like Cream Ridge and Silver Decoy. More...

Millstone Township preserves another farm

Township now has 1,026 acres of preserved farmland

MILLSTONE — Development will never ruin the scenic vista along Battleground Road. The 166-acre Hom vegetable farm along that road has been permanently preserved. More...

New Jersey at heart of independent film

'Greetings From the Shore' with Paul Sorvino to be released Sept. 12
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

Every year, summer brings with it thousands of tourists battling higher gas prices, sunburn, Garden State Parkway bottlenecks and each other for a piece of that sandy strip of paradise known as the Jersey Shore. More...

Theme of symposium: Seas linked with human health

Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute (UCI) will host the fourth annual Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards Luncheon on Oct. More...

Fabulous Fiber

A new exhibition at the Monmouth Museum explores traditional and contemporary works in fiber. "Fabulous Fiber" will be on view through Sept. 21. More...

Letters

Farm bill yields mixed crop of gains, losses

After two years of debate, Congress passed the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, otherwise known as the Farm Bill. This new act is a mixed bag for New Jersey farmers, taxpayers and the environment — some gains and some losses. More...

Biofuels are good for consumers and good for America

America's reliance on foreign oil is causing a transfer of the nation's wealth that is truly frightening, given the sudden surge in price this year. More...

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Columns

City could have avoided fight with a better offer

GREG BEAN Coda

I have never met the Rev. Kevin Brown, the guy the city of Long Branch is trying to evict from his apartment and his church so that a group of private developers can tear the building down to make way for the Broadway Arts Center redevelopment. More...

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Sports

Buffalo Man rallies to win Red Bank at Monmouth

Buffalo Man finished with a flourish at Monmouth Park on Saturday as he closed relentlessly to capture the $150,000 Red Bank Stakes (G3) by nearly a length. More...

Rutgers football gets off to slow start in post-Ray Rice era

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Following a scoreless first half of play in which the host Rutgers Scarlet Knights failed to capitalize on its opportunities to score, the 25th-ranked Fresno State Bulldogs finally figured out the RU defense in the second half, scoring on all four More...

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School pools generosity to support teacher's family

Children send care packages to soldier and his comrades
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Little people are doing big things at the Kiddie Academy of Millstone. More...

BOE tables facility-use fee issue until next year

Millstone school district considering 'resting' elementary school
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Millstone Township Board of Education has decided to table the implementation of a new facilities-use policy until at least January. More...

U.F. still considering dog license fee increase

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Township officialswant the Board of Health to raise dog license fees even though the board recently decided twice against doing so. The township currently charges $7.50 to license a spayed/neutered animal. More...

U.F. wants nonresidents to pay more to play

Twp. to help sports groups keep track of where participants live
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Nonresidents will have to pay $10 more than residents when participating in township recreation programs. More...

Race for the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure Oct. 5

The 15th annual Komen Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure will be held at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Route 537, Jackson, on Oct. 5. The event will include a U.S. More...

'In the Pink' fashion show to support breast cancer survivors

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

Gail Schierloh will be strutting her stuff Sept. 12, but it won't be to show off her clothing designs or to start a career in modeling. It will be to show she is a survivor. More...

Harnessing the Web to help horses in need

James Guagliardo is a big fan of harness racing. His involvement with racing didn't start the usual way, working up from a groom to trainer, driver and then owner. More...

Bulletin Board

Allentown Garden Club to hold meeting Sept. 11

Hank Schannen, owner of RareFind Nursery in Jackson, will discuss "Azaleas and Rhododendrons: Past, Present and Future" at the 7 p.m. Sept. 11 meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. More...

Festival needs artists, crafters, antique dealers

The 27th annual Allentown Fall Harvest Festival is seeking artists, crafters and antique dealers to participate in this year's festivities, scheduled for Oct. 11 and 12, rain or shine. More...

Millstone Girl Scouts to hold registration

Millstone Township Girl Scouts will be holding registration 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 17 at the Millstone Township Community Center on Stagecoach Road. Registration will also be taken on Millstone Day, Sept. 21, from 12-5 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Your Turn

Consider health care reform as a factor when voting
DAVE MORDO Guest Column

Sen. More...

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Red State / Blue State

Honey, I lost the keys to all of these darned houses

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...

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