July 2, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Redesign asked for Millstone intersection

Zoners also want new sign plan for Shelly's School for Dogs

Improvements to the intersection of Burnt Tavern Road and Routes 571 and 526 in Millstone will be made as part of the application for Shelly's School for Dogs. More...

Have a blast in Freehold July Fourth

FREEHOLD — The annual evening of fireworks and entertainment will be presented by Coors Light in association with Downtown Freehold at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue (Route 33), on July Fourth. More...

Legislature OKs reduction in racing dates

Standardbred permit holders at both Freehold and the Meadowlands racetracks will be able to decrease the annual number of racing dates with the bill approved unanimously by both the N.J. Senate and Assembly on June 25. More...

Kidz-4-Kidz expands to Monmouth County

At the age of 3, Ashley Lauren Vermeulen of Brick Township was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor (kidney cancer). Vermeulen is now 21 years old and studying dance in college, and the cancer survivor uses her talent to give back to the community. More...

County's 'crown jewel' reopens to public

Open house, dedication of Visitor Center set for July 12

The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners and park system staff will host a public celebration to mark the grand reopening of the Visitor Center with an open house on Sunday, July 12, at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road/Route 520, Lin More...

Upper Freehold planners OK office/retail building

UPPER FREEHOLD — A 6,000- square-foot retail sales and office building on Old York Road near the easterly bypass unanimously received final approval at the June 23 Planning Board meeting. More...

K-9 influenza outbreak reported in Central Jersey

MILLSTONE — An outbreak of canine influenza has been reported in the region. More...

Woman is facing chronic disease by creating awareness

Sets up Facebook account; wants emails sent to 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' on July 8

NORTH BRUNSWICK — In 1996, Christine Ortega had hundreds of her family and friends nominate her uncle, who had been diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), to carry the torch in the Olympics, via a contest on a local radio station. More...

Letters

Deeds are true measure of accomplishment

At the end of the June 3 televised public meeting of the Millstone Township Committee, recognition and respect for the decision of our electorate was acknowledged by one of the more vocal individuals that support those who failed to win the primary More...

Public urged to support medical marijuana bill

My name is Charles Kwiatkowski. I have had MS for 12 years and I use medical marijuana to treat my pain and spasticity, and it works far better than any pharmaceutical drug on today's market. More...

For the Record

In the story "Opposition Mounts to Charges for School Use" in the June 18 edition of the Examiner, there was an incorrect value stated for the cost of an outdoor classroom built by an Eagle Scout. The cost was $300-$400 not $3,000-$4,000. More...

Columns

Suit that polarized town enters a new chapter

I've written about the Stuart Moskovitz/Manalapan imbroglio a number of times over the last few years, so it's appropriate to note the fact that one chapter of this sorry mess may finally be over. More...

Schools

Millstone Community Education Summer camps to get under way

The following activities are being offered by the Millstone Township Community Education. To register contact Barbara Schulze, schulzb@millstone. k12.nj.us; 732-786-0950, ext. 70003. More...

221 eighth-graders graduate from Millstone Middle School

The Millstone Township eighthgrade class of 2009 participated in annual commencement ceremonies June 18. There were 221 graduates and many received recognition for outstanding accomplishments and achievements. More...

Photo

Diane Blackwell of Millstone sits atop her horse Sonny before taking part in one of the various games on horseback during the Horsemen's Association of Millstone Township's Fun Day held at Thompson Park in Monroe Township on June 27. Story, page 13. More...

Fatal crash rekindles old concerns

The New Jersey State Police are still investigating the June 22 head-on collision on Sharon Station Road in Upper Freehold that claimed the life of a Plumsted woman. Christine M. More...

Partnership will offer opportunity to those with special needs

Crossroads program to give people with disabilities employment, volunteer experience

UPPER FREEHOLD — A unique community day and employment experience awaits the participants of Crossroads, a new program for people with special needs who have completed high school. More...

Girl Scouts present Community Awards to Millstone First Aid Squad

MILLSTONE — The township Girl Scouts recently presented Service Unit Community Awards to the Millstone Township Volunteer First Aid Squad — Richard Brody, Bill Nurko, Susan DiVila and Millstone Township service unit manager, Diana Kohlh More...

Horse enthusiasts enjoy a day of fun

Trail rides and games rule at Horsemen's event

MONROE — Years ago, horse shows and other equine events were held regularly at Thompson Park. More...

Roosevelt looks to repair old water tower with $500K bond

ROOSEVELT — A $565,000 bond ordinance that would pay for repairs for the borough's 72-year-old water tower was introduced at the June 22 council meeting. More...

New exhibit to open at Red Horse Gallery

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — VSA arts of New Jersey is staging a new exhibit by artists Vimala Gade, Matthew Loscialo, Lois Monaghan, Tracy Reinhardt and Anthony Zaremba now until Aug. 21, at the Red Horse Gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall. More...

Their 'Best Day at the Beach'

Clockwise from above: Erick Dodd, North Plainfield, rides a wave with help from Lake Downham, Sea Bright, during the Best Day Foundation's "Best Day at the Beach" event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14. More...

Bulletin Board

Homes for dogs, cats and kittens needed

The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is seeking foster homes and permanent homes for dogs, cats and kittens. Fostering is approximately a two-month commitment. More...

Historic Walnford to host gristmill demos

Experience the ups and downs, rumble and shake of the operating 19th century gristmill at Historic Walnford in Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold, 1-4 p.m. on weekends through November. More...

New book takes a look at Ft. Monmouth history

The Fort Monmouth Historical Office has announced the debut of its hardcover "History of Army Communications and Electronics at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, 1917-2007." The book chronicles 90 years of communications electronics achievements carried More...

Opinion

Pinelands preservation remains state priority

Three decades have passed since then-New Jersey Gov. Brendan T. Byrne accomplished what many thought impossible. More...

When fond memories are still nightmares

When our first little dear was born, I prepared for life to change. I had considered late night feedings, diaper changes and public humiliation. W hat I didn't know was that the house itself would change also. More...

Sports

School-use fees may be waived for in-kind services

Board would decide what groups qualify; some worry that policy will prompt revenue gap

MILLSTONE — Certain civic organizations may be able to offer in-kind services rather than pay the facility-use fee that the Board of Education instituted June 22. More...

SummerHeat Tournament returns to baseball tradition

Switch to wood bats takes game full circle

The Fair Haven SummerHeat Tournament returned to the roots of baseball by switching to wood bats for this year's tournament. More...