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December 18, 2008 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

You can’t be too careful with these kids

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‘Sun Is Shining’ for rising star from Millstone

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

Eighth-graders remember the heroes of the Vietnam War

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Millstone youth finds voice at AHS

Junior soars into spotlight dancing, singing

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Carly Reiss has bloomed at Allentown High School. The 16-year-old junior said she was shy as a child and often found it difficult to make friends and take new opportunities. More...

Sno-ball tourney slides into home

Education foundation to host winter game Feb. 7

BY JENNIFER KOLHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — Community members should start doing their snow dances now for the winter white stuff to fall come Feb. 7. More...

Singing praise raises funds for Riding High

ALLENTOWN — 'Tis the season for giving, and the community did. The Community Christian Choir invited area residents to a benefit concert Nov. More...

Millstoners oppose town's COAH plan

Residents running out of time for another solution

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Residents at the Dec. 10 Planning Board meeting begged the board to postpone a decision on the township's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) plan, which must be submitted to the state by Dec. 31. More...

Alternate COAH plans no go in Millstone

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The township planner deemed Committeeman Elias Abilheira's alternative plans for meeting the community's Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) obligation not viable. More...

Landau art on display at museum

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County is hosting several events this month. On Dec. 25 at 1 p.m., the 2006 awardwinning Israeli film "Live and Become" (with English subtitles) will be shown. More...

Martial arts students put skills to good use

MANALAPAN — On Dec. More...

Background check bill clears Senate

Bill would expand criminal checks of school employees

BY LAUREN MORTENSON Correspondent

The New Jersey Senate has unanimously passed a bill that will, if it is eventually signed into law, revise the current background check requirements for all school employees who come in contact with students. Sponsored by Sens. More...

Letters

Disabled citizens would benefit from My Farm

Iwas appalled, insulted and mystified by quotes attributed to Mike Renzulli in the Dec. More...

First National Rescue Ride raises over $300K

The National Rescue Ride, the first fundraiser designed to raise awareness of the plight of unwanted, abused and neglected horses, was a success for all involved. The Oct. More...

Support Millstone in taking responsible affordable housing actions

While hanging ornaments on my Christmas tree last evening, I watched a "60 Minutes" interview of Congressman Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, regarding the current world financial crisis. When Mr. More...

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Columns

A gift for the man who has too much — a manscaper

Coda • GREG BEAN

My friend Butchie Rawlins may have been the hairiest human being in the history of the world. For starters, he had a full head of thick, curly, black hair, but that was only the beginning of the wonder. More...

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Business

How to keep or find a job in a bad economy

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(StatePoint) In challenging economic times many Americans are struggling to keep jobs or find new ones. More...

Little changes in spending can add up to big savings

(StatePoint) It's no surprise that resolving to save more money is on the top of many families' lists, as they continue to feel the effects of a tight economy. But often it seems overwhelming to tackle this challenge. More...

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Bridge of books strengthened

Community encouraged to donate reading material

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Millstone Township Girl Scouts helped teach the importance of reading to toddlers to kick off a larger literacy project. The 11 members of Girl Scout Troop 9 visited with Moms Club of Millstone Township children Dec. More...

COAH plan deadline extension is possible

Assembly members petition for 90 more days

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

At a long and sometimes volatile Planning Board meeting Dec. 10, residents and officials could agree on one thing, hoping that the Dec. 31 deadline for municipalities to submit their Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) plans will be extended. More...

Student focused on good in the world

AHS junior serves community and his peers

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Mathew Goldberg sees benevolence everywhere and wishes others took more notice of the good that people do. The 17-year-old Allentown High School junior believes in community service. More...

AHS doors wide open to 'Rent' discussions

Director to produce Web video, hold Q&A sessions

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — School officials will provide several avenues for community members to learn about and discuss Allentown High School's controversial production of the Broadway musical "Rent. More...

Doctor brings rustic charm to animal care

Historic home in U.F. reopens as veterinary clinic

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — While most small-animal veterinarians just treat dogs and cats, Dr. Susan Spreat's patients also include rabbits, pocket pets and small ruminants like sheep and goats. More...

Twp. unites to save trees and money

Song-Wei Orchids donates evergreens to township park

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Reed Park is now landscaped with 45 evergreen trees at a minimal cost to the township, thanks to a landowner's donation and the work of township officials. More...

Video offers training for dealing with mentally ill

Police officers to learn how to de-escalate situations, seek action other than arrest

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

To better protect mentally ill patients who are involved in situations that require a response by law enforcement officers, a new training video, "The Community I Serve," was debuted in New Jersey at the Crowne Plaza Monroe in Monroe Township on De More...

A picture is worth ... an $85 traffic fine

Three New Jersey towns will have cameras detect cars that run a red light

BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer

Next year, drivers who run a red light in three New Jersey municipalities may find out later that they did not get away with it. 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...

Church to hold Christmas cantata Dec. 21

A Christmas cantata will be held 3 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St. Admission is free and all are welcome. Nursery care will be available and refreshments will be provided. More...

Adults sought to assist with Project KIN

The nonprofit IEP Youth Services Inc., 83 W. Main St., Freehold, is seeking adults for Project KIN to provide a parenting model of care and supervision in their home for "at risk" adolescents with a record of a juvenile offense. More...

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