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May 7, 2009 / 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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Community helps build veteran a home

Planner uncertain if twp. can get COAH credit for project

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity (WMHH) plans to build a house in Millstone Township. More...

Celebrating 32 years of open space preservation

MCF holds annual meeting, plans to help U.F. preserve 1,389 acres

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — Securing permanent funding for open space was stressed at the 32nd annual Board of Trustees meeting of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF). More...

Millstone to commemorate Memorial Day on May 25

MILLSTONE — "Honoring Their Sacrifice" is the theme for this year's Memorial Day parade and ceremony. Millstone's parade will start at 10 a.m. May 25, rain or shine. More...

Horse Park hosts Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event

UPPER FREEHOLD — Local residents will have the opportunity to watch some of the most talented East Coast horses and riders test their mettle at the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event. The Horse Park of New Jersey will host the event May 6-10. More...

Vietnam veterans honored on May 7

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation held its annual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day ceremony on May 7 at 11 a.m. in Holmdel. More...

Letters

Tell Corzine to leave EMT Training Fund alone

The volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community understands this difficult economy requires serious belt tightening. Gov. More...

Millstone's annual stream cleanup a success

The third annual stream cleanup was a great success thanks to all the volunteers who helped by donating their time to make Millstone a cleaner place. Among the volunteers were some familiar faces from the previous years as well as some new ones. More...

Drug Alliance fundraisers were successfully coordinated team efforts

The Upper Freehold AllentownAlliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse recently held two of its larger fundraisers: the Harlem Wizards basketball game at the Allentown High School on April 25 and the Daddy-Daughter dance on May 1. More...

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Schools

A barrage of book smarts

UFRSD middle school team advances to regional match

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Afriendly feud has sprung up among students seeking the spoils of literacy. More...

Millstone students get Arbor Day 'tree'tment

Commission donates 1,800 trees to township schools

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Millstone Township School District students were 'tree'ted to saplings for Arbor Day. The township's Shade Tree Commission donated over 1,800 young trees to primary, elementary and middle school students on April 28. More...

Foley, Gordon to again lead Millstone BOE

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Thomas Foley and Margaret Gordon will again serve as president and vice president of the Board of Education. At the April 27 re-organization meeting, they were the only candidates nominated for the positions. More...

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Business

A trendy shop with old-fashioned flair

Allentown boutique celebrates 12 years

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — One downtown shop married trend with tradition for 12 successful years of business. More...

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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Georgette Keenan (r), owner of Necessities for the Heart in downtown Allentown, and Dana Mova (l), of North Brunswick, help customers find something special, while Leslie Port, of Toms River, browses through jewelry in the store on May More...

Retail farm chain plans store in U.F.

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Sign and traffic issues must be resolved before the Upper Freehold Planning Board considers approving an application for a Tractor Supply Co. (TSC). More...

Air ambulance called in for Millstone car crash

MILLSTONE — Medevac Northstar touched down in the township April 28 to transport a collision victim to the trauma center in Neptune. Two sport-utility vehicles collided around 5 p.m. More...

Millstone reconsiders dog school

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Shelly's School for Dogs is one step closer to realization. More...

Monmouth in line for $4.2M in energy efficiency funding

Monmouth County is eligible to receive up to $4.2 million in federal grants for projects that promote energy conservation and efficiency. More...

Bone marrow drive held in memory of teenager

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Matthew Brand told his mother that when he got out of the hospital, he wanted to hold a bone marrow drive. Matthew, who suffered from leukemia, was lucky enough to find a match in and get a bone marrow donation from his older sister, Ashley. More...

County deer report slated for review

On May 11 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners will hear the Monmouth County Park System's presentation of the Deer Management Program Annual Report - 2009. More...

Bulletin Board

Millstone MOMS Club will meet May 14

The MOMS Club of Millstone Township will hold its next monthly meeting 10 a.m. May 14. The group will be discussing low- or nocost monthly calendar activities for all age groups, ranging from newborns and up. More...

Golf tourney will help horses in need of care

The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) will host its annual charity golf tournament on May 11 at the Knob Hill Country Club in Manalapan. More...

Vendors needed for old/new flea market

The Millstone Elks Ladies Auxiliary will host an old/new flea market May 16 in the parking lot of Glory's Market, Jackson. Spaces are available for $10. The rain date is scheduled for May 17. Call Denise at 732-928-6120 or more information. More...

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