April 16, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Construction equipment goes missing

MILLSTONE — A backhoe valued at approximately $28,000 was reported missing from Abate Park sometime between Friday evening, March 27, and Monday morning, March 30. More...

Alexander, Faber run for re-election in U.F.

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Unlike the past several years, there will be no contest in the Republican primary this June for the two available seats on the Township Committee. More...

Donate food to help pay down library fines

Monmouth County Library patrons can help fill food pantry shelves and clear their library records by participating in the library's "Got Fines? Give Food!" program to celebrate National Library Week. More...

Holocaust exhibit shows vivid look at genocide

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD — The pictures and materials that have been gathered tell of a genocide the world vowed never to forget. Georgian Court University recently debuted a multimedia "Holocaust Memorial Exhibit" in the university's M. More...

Cub Scout cleanup

Millstone Township Cub Scout Den 3 cleaned up Abate Park and the surrounding area April 2, collecting four large garbage bags of litter. More...

Letters

Sustainable open space funds needed

It may seem a bit insensitive to be talking about saving land when our economy is in such dire straits, but the issue is very important in both good times and in bad. More...

There is no legitimate reason for Sunday hunting

Imust agree with the comments made recently by Bob and Betty Bailey concerning the attempts by hunters to have archery hunting go to seven days a week and also to have the safety zones for archers reduced. More...

Public invited to attend first-ever Rutgers Day

In recognition of Rutgers University's unique relationship with the people of New Jersey, we are opening our doors to the public for the first-ever Rutgers Day on April 25. More...

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Obituaries

Audrey Strumeier

Mrs. Strumeier, 45, of Marlboro, died March 25, 2009, at the Monmouth Medical Center Hospice in Long Branch. She had lived in Edison before moving to Marlboro 17 years ago. Mrs. More...

Abe "Ed" Olinsky

Mr. Olinsky, 90, died March 17, 2009, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, Pa. Born in Trenton, he was a resident of the area all of his life. More...

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A lifetime of hope and compassion

Roosevelt resident Emily Silverstein remembered
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Hundreds of family members and friends gathered together in the Roosevelt Public School on Monday afternoon to celebrate the pulchritude of Emily Rachel Silverstein and to lament her untimely death. More...

School library open to Roosevelt community

Residents can borrow books, use computers, join activities
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Atrip to the library just got much shorter for Rooseveltians. Residents no longer have to drive out of town to borrow a book or use a public computer lab. More...

Giving back catches on with area foxhunters

Food items being collected for needy at The Bank
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Although these are difficult economic times, the Give Back Foundation is still finding the means to help people in need — this time in the form of foxhunters. More...

Gov. signs stalking bill into law

Gov. Jon Corzine has signed into law a piece of legislation sponsored by the 12th District (Monmouth County) legislators to broaden protection for stalking victims. More...

ReRun betters odds for a horse's new life

Monroe woman runs adoption program for former racehorses
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Her father was a jockey, and the family made their living from racehorses. Today, Laurie Condurso Lane helps former racehorses continue living after their days at the track are over. More...

State offers assistance to help smokers quit

According to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, dieting, exercise and smoking cessation are typically the top three items on everyone's list of personal goals, yet without the proper support they too often go unrealized. More...

April: The pace picks up!

Green Scene

William Shakespeare: "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." Dare to dream! Patience has its own sweet rewards. When you are struck with the urge to root in the dirt, you are in your own world. More...

Bulletin Board

Horsemen's association to meet on April 21

The Horsemen's Association of Millstone Township (HAMT) will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. April 21, at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. Michael L. Westendorf, Ph.D. More...

Millstone Community Education classes

Millstone Township Community Education will offer the following programs: • The Goes-With-Everything Necklace, 7-9 p.m. More...

Kiddie Academy will host carnival April 23

The Kiddie Academy of Millstone will host a family carnival 5:30-7:30 p.m. More...

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Columns

In tough economy, it's time for the perfect tax

Coda • GREG BEAN

Iwas in the convenience store this week, listening to smokers gripe about the new 62- cent per-pack tax the federal government has imposed on cigarettes. That means the feds now get $1.01 per package of smokes, or $10.10 per carton. More...

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Schools

Student films sought

The Trenton Film Society is gathering the best student-made short films for "The Not Quite Legal Film Festival." This festival is open to any New Jersey student between 15-21 years of age. Students may submit up to two films for consideration. More...

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Sports

N.J. trout season begins this spring

With truckloads of trout already out in New Jersey's waters and tons more fish on the way, Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Mark N. Mauriello encourages residents and visitors to celebrate trout season. More...

Quick Sticks

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Allentown's Brendan Sheehan (16) avoids being tripped by the stick of West Windsor North's Mike Leahy during an April 9 lacrosse game at Allentown High School. Allentown lost 5. More...

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