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June 18, 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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Five Millstone Scouts make Eagle rank

Service projects benefit community

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle. Five Millstone youths will live the rest of their lives as Eagles, having recently attained the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scout program. More...

Trail benefits discussion

UPPER FREEHOLD — The Crosswicks Doctors Creek Watershed Association (CDCWA) is hosting a lecture titled "The Benefits of Trails" on June 25. The event will start at 7 p.m. More...

Designing a believable fantasy

15-year-old embarks on career in fashion

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — At the age of 15, Michael Oliu has received offers to work for a top fashion designer in New York City and to create a dress for the red carpet. More...

New exhibit to open at Red Horse Gallery

VSA arts of New Jersey will unveil a new exhibit by artists Vimala Gade, Matthew Loscialo, Lois Monaghan, Tracy Reinhardt and Anthony Zaremba from June 22 to Aug. 21, at the Red Horse Gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall. More...

Local celebrities, senator team up for FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

Over 1,000 walkers expected to stroll Long Branch boardwalk

LONG BRANCH — Although all parents worry about their children's safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. More...

Letters

Lieutenant governor role needs defining

For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. More...

Remember the bees when spraying insecticides

On May 16, I woke to find thousands of dead and dying bees in front of my 16 hives that are located in Millstone Township. More...

Community Twilight challenge benefits children of UFRSD

On behalf of the Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation (UFREF) Board of Trustees, I would like to thank the community, sponsors, donors, local businesses and volunteer force for supporting our first Community Twilight Challenge and children' More...

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Schools

AmberView considered for schools

Students' photos and biographical info. would be stored in database

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The school district may become part of a pilot program in New Jersey to aid authorities in finding missing children. More...

Millstone school and bus schedules change

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Next year's starting and closing times for the township's three schools were announced at the June 8 Board of Education meeting. More...

On citizen participation in Millstone school woes

Lone BOE meeting attendee talks how, why he does it

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Ramon Recalde admits he has taken some ribbing from friends as he is frequently referred to in the press as one of the few residents who regularly attends Board of Education meetings. More...

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Fifty-six moms, one cause

Club donates $1,000 to Millstone firehouse

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Millstone and Roosevelt moms take care of their kids, each other and the community. More...

Opposition mounts to charges for school use

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Public protest resulted in the Millstone Board of Education postponing a decision to start charging outside organizations for using school district facilities. More...

Former ASPCA agent brings U.F. 'paw & order'

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

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Millstone firefighters tackle structure blaze

MILLSTONE — The township's fire department put out a structure fire along Alpine Drive on June 9. The Millstone Township Fire Department dispatched to 13 Alpine Drive at 10:03 a.m. to find heavy smoke pouring out of a detached garage. More...

Pharmacist earns woman of the year

ALLENTOWN — Recognized for her caring and compassion for those seeking guidance, pharmacist Ann Ervin has been named the Women's Association of Allentown'sWoman of the Year. More...

Second annual 'Raft for Africa' weekend June 25-28

ALLENTOWN — Four intrepid community members will spend 72 hours on a raft in Mill Pond next week. Villages in Partnership (VIP) will host its second annual "Raft for Africa" weekend June 25-28 at the Mill Pond in Allentown. More...

Federal stimulus money will fund county projects

Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. More...

Wave Gathering June 19-21

The Wave Gathering Music Festival presented by Metromix Jerseyshore will take place June 19-21 in Asbury Park. More...

Bulletin Board

Freedom Fest Fair seeks horse exhibitors

The third annual Freedom Fest Fair is set for July 7-12 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. The fair is now taking applications for horse exhibitions and breed demonstrations. More...

POAC family picnic, carnival June 20

Parents Of Autistic Children (POAC) will hold its annual family picnic and carnival for individuals with autism and their families noon-4 p.m. June 20 at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood. More...

Senior organization seeks new members

All senior citizens age 55 and over are invited to join the Millstone Senior Citizens Organization. Meetings are held 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Millstone Community Center on Stagecoach Road in Millstone. More...

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