October 16, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

The school of rah-rah

Cheer University opens in Millstone
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Wearing sparkly pink, black and silver uniforms, the Cheer University cheerleaders will soon make their world debut. More...

Allentown Harvest Fest

PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Allentown held its annual Harvest Festival Oct. 12. Left photo: Upper Freehold's Brenna Roth, 9, (l-r) Brianna Pado, 7, and Katie Roth, 7, have fun building unique objects out of Tinkertoy parts. More...

Sheriff warns of solicitations

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno is issuing a warning against responding to phone solicitations by people claiming to be associated with the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office. More...

Habitat homes available for county families

Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity has announced the start of an open application period seeking working families in need of safe, affordable housing. More...

Nature play to be focus of seminar

Child Care Resources will hold its sixth Early Childhood Conference, "Leave No Child Indoors: Nature in the Lives of Young Children," in the Student Life Center of Brookdale Community College, Route 520, Lincroft, on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. More...

Letters

Tricks and tips to keep kids safe on Halloween

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for a child. More...

Allentown Public Library friends, volunteers are a source of pride

The Allentown Library relies heavily on volunteers to maintain the library building, provide services and raise funding in its support. National Friends of the Library Week is Oct. 19-25. More...

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 30 fundraisers are not scams

Recently the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office issued a press release warning that law enforcement unions are conducting solicitations that are scams. More...

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Obituaries

Lorraine Feola

Mrs. Feola, 49, a resident of Freehold Township for 20 years, died Sept. 30, 2008. She had been employed by Lord & Taylor prior to working as a cosmetic artist for Lancome Cosmetics in Nordstrom's at the Freehold Raceway Mall. More...

John T. Taikina

Mr. Taikina, 69, of Manalapan, formerly of Old Bridge, died Oct. 9, 2008, at home. He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve and was honorably discharged in May 1967. More...

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Reins give disabled, vets new grasp on life

Charity poker ride to benefit therapeutic riding center Oct. 18
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Whether it is people with disabilities, veterans just returning home from war, or horses in need of a home, Pam Clyne has found a way to help. More...

Foreclosure crisis hits Monmouth

Data shows 41 local properties in pre-foreclosure process
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The foreclosure crisis is hitting Monmouth County, with monthly foreclosure rates almost double what they were last year. According to the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, the county had a total of 57 foreclosures in January 2007. More...

Locals see effects of global financial crisis

Families, businesses tighten belts, offer other solutions
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The financial tsunami hitting the world's stock markets and the global credit crunch are impacting many Americans. Local residents were asked about how the crisis is affecting them. More...

From Africa to Allentown

Presbyterian Church hosts director of mission in Malawi
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — In the village of Sakata, residents don't have planners or daily plans. People walk everywhere. The mud huts don't have electricity or running water. And, women cook with firewood. More...

Turnpike Authority approves toll hike

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority unanimously voted to raise tolls over the next four years in order to fund several infrastructure projects. Under the new plan, approved Oct. More...

U.S., state funds may pay to clean up brownfields

Monmouth County officials want residents to know that federal and state money is available to towns grappling with how to clean up a hazardous materials discharge or revitalize a brownfields site, as well as money for homeowners who wish to dispose More...

Walking the talk

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jeff (l-r), Jake, 10, Larissa and "Bubbles" Lanse, of Millstone, enjoy a family walk during the second annual Friends and Neighbors in Action 5K Race and Fun Walk, which raises money for those struggling with type 1 diabetes, at Thomps More...

Bulletin Board

Allentown afghans available for purchase

The Allentown afghans, a fundraiser for the Women's Association of Allentown, are once again available for purchase. A new shipment of the requested cranberry afghan is in and there are several in forest green. The price remains at $45. More...

U.F. Twp. Committee meeting to start 6 p.m.

The Upper Freehold Township Committee meeting on Oct. 16 will begin at 6 p.m. The committee plans to start the meeting with the regular agenda before moving on to other business. More...

Orders being taken for pumpkin pies

The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, 82 Route 526, Allentown, is holding a fresh-baked pumpkin pie sale. Orders must be given by Nov. 24. To order, call Gerri at 609-208-0127. More...

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Columns

The old gal was a woman who was ahead of her time

Coda • GREG BEAN

My grandmother, who was a competent and rational woman in most regards, had what we thought were some very weird notions about credit and banks. More...

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Red State / Blue State

The real lowdown on 'low-information voters'

Dear Greg: I have a new policy, Old Pal. When I write my half of this column, I listen to Rush Limbaugh on the radio. That way, my feelings aren't hurt when you're mean to me in your response. More...

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Sports

Cougar harriers extend win streak

Girls clinch tie for seventh straight division crown
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

On paper, the 33-straight dual meet winning streak of the Colts Neck girls cross country team was in serious jeopardy. More...

Locals catching plenty of bass and porgies on boats

Fish On • RON NUZZOLO

It's the time of the year in the Garden State when hunters and anglers get that little extra feeling of anxiety — the lack of sleep the night before an offshore trip. More...

Sports Shorts

Trailing 3-0 in the second half, Monmouth University senior Joanna De- Moor netted two scores, to pull the Hawks within a lone goal, but eventually fell 3-2 at Central Connecticut State, in Northeast Conference women's soccer action. More...

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