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      August 27, 2009  RSS feed

      Millstone racer raises dust at motocross mecca
      Jesse Pierce wins class at national championship
      Millstone's Jesse Pierce is driven to win. The 15-year-old Allentown High School sophomore competes in motocross at tracks in various states nearly every weekend from March to November. More...
      County yet to ratify keep of USDA offices
      Talks ongoing despite meeting where issue seemed resolved
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      Although local officials believe an objectionable phrase in a lease agreement between Monmouth County and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be removed, the Board of Chosen of Freeholders has not confirmed the redaction. More...

      Best of the best 4-H equestrians compete
      Horse Park hosts 284 young riders from around state
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      Only the cream of the crop of 4-H equestrians rises to the club's annual state championship show. This year, 284 young riders made the cut to compete Aug. 21-23 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. More...


      Police to more closely monitor mining traffic
      Residents complain about trucks illegally idling and driving on residential roads
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      MILLSTONE — The mayor has asked the New Jersey State Police to monitor truck traffic in the township more closely. At the Aug. 19 Township Committee meeting, Mayor Nancy Grbelja told state trooper Ryan Barclay of the Hamilton Barracks about the many complaints she has received from residents regarding trucks traveling to and from the various mines in town. More...


      State police ask residents to lock up
      Poor economy has crimes of opportunity on the rise
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      MILLSTONE — A recent spate of car burglaries may have been avoided had residents simply locked their vehicles. At the Aug. 19 Township Committee meeting, New Jersey State Police trooper Ryan Barclay of the Hamilton Barracks said that detectives are aggressively working on the cases, and have some suspects, all local individuals. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Horse Park will host trail ride competition
      The fourth annual Judged Trail Ride will be held Sept. 13 at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. Riders will be judged on their skill and ability to guide their horses on a two-five mile course with natural obstacles, such as a bridge, water, hills, logs, gates and mailboxes. More...
      • Bird watchers invited on walk around lake
      • Musikgarten to start at Cornerstone Music
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       Letters
      • Downtown is not going out of business
      As a 12-year member of the Allentown Business Community Association, I was dismayed by the recent article in another local publication about the Unique Treasures store going out of business. The article focused on what is certainly a sad decision for the owners, but portrayed a dismal outlook for our business community. I strongly say it's not so! More...
      • Government business is the public's business
      • Help raise awareness about animal welfare in factory farms
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       Editorials
      • Ohioan pursuing veterans' autograph collection
      My name is Kyle Nappi. I am 19 years old and I live in Ostrander, Ohio. I have a big interest in history, specifically World War II, and I collect military medals, patches, badges, insignia, field gear and a very unique thing: veteran autographs. More...
      • For the Record
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Anonymous defamers should be very afraid
      I've mentioned more than once over the last few years that there's a day of reckoning coming for the cowardly slime-puppies who post anonymous libels on some of the blog sites around here (Are you listening, da Truth Squad?). And it looks like that day might be coming sooner than the chicken hearts would like. More...
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       Schools
      • Schools can now use the county co-op
      To help schools reign in costs, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted two resolutions allowing Monmouth County school districts to enter into municipal assistance/shared services agreements and the Commodity Resale System. More...
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       Sports
      • article has image Soccer more than just a game for Sea Bright man
      Sergio Hojraj has always had a passion for soccer. Now, that love for the game is more important than ever. Three years ago, Hojraj suffered a severe heart attack at the age of 37, and his life has not been the same ever since. More...
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