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September 24, 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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Battling N.J.'s autism epidemic

Number of ASD-related services increase but some gaps remain

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Finding the means to raise children who will live to their highest potential has and always will be a challenge. Currently, there's an epidemic in New Jersey making this feat even more exacting. More...

Millstone musicians help N'awlins soundwave swell

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

No other city in the country has bands at the heart of its history like New Orleans. Two young musicians from Millstone are playing a part in that living history. More...

Potential Harmony Hill Rd. repairs under review

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — A couple that bought two lots without road frontage might make improvements to Harmony Hill Road. More...

Road costs approved in Millstone

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The township will spend $250,000 on road improvements. A bond ordinance for the 2009 road improvement program passed in a 4-1 vote at the Sept. 16 Township Committee meeting. More...

Reap peachy keen bumper crop of New Jersey farms

The weather was quirky this summer, but it was good for locally grown Jersey Fresh peaches and nectarines. More...

Grandparents get a break

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has approved a new program to support grandparents who are raising children in Monmouth County. More...

Civilian military jobs available

As civilian unemployment rolls continue to swell across the nation, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has announced there will be civilian job openings for qualified individuals in a variety of fields. More...

Gala will celebrate 60 watershed years

The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, central New Jersey's first environmental group, is celebrating 60 watershed years during its 34th annual Watershed Fest. More...

Letters

Area residents should report illegal hunting

Hunting season is now upon us. If you see a hunter(s) illegally hunting on your property or hunting within 450 feet of your home, barn or any occupied dwelling, this is a crime and should be reported. More...

Establish single-payer health coverage for all

Over the past few years, I attended several town hall meetings hosted by my representative in Congress, Rush Holt (D-12). At some of the meetings, I asked Rep. Holt to co-sponsor H.R. More...

Preschoolers should not receive public school services

Two weeks ago, a New Jersey 101.5 morning talk radio host was discussing how there are 51,000 children — 3 and 4 years old — who are enrolled in preschool in many of the 612 school districts in New Jersey, that each of those children wo More...

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Columns

Homeowners win battle, but the war is not over

Coda • GREG BEAN

So, the Long Branch homeowners in the MTOTSA neighborhood have finally won a major battle, after years of litigation, protest and uncertainty. More...

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Sports

Channel to feature H.S. sports

Beginning this month, Cablevision is bringing MSG Varsity to the New Jersey shore. More...

Malik with the golden arm

Thomas Malik III, of Millstone, won the Golden Arm Competition during the National Tournament of Champions held Aug. 22- 28 in the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. More...

Heads up

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Clockwise from top: Allentown High School's Nicholas Tomasella (No. 2) uses his head against Steinert High School's Ryan Hastings (No. 4) during the Sept. 15 soccer game in Allentown. More...

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The aerodynamics of Allentown

Local Civil Air Patrol cadet program conducted in church for over 40 years

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The officers of the Allentown Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol have played an important role in training local teens in aerospace education, leadership, physical fitness, and emergency and disaster preparedness support for nearly half a c More...

Two years of shows earn $100K for schools

School district to double MPAC schedule this year

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has generated over $100,000 in revenue since opening two years ago. Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue reported at the Sept. More...

Jackson has U.F. covered

Twp. has to find replacement for Klink, who served 12 towns

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Emergency animal control services will be provided by Jackson Township for the time being, due to the sudden death of longtime animal control officer Mary Klink on Sept. 10. At the Sept. More...

Millstone extends farm lease without public bid

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Joe Lenhardt will continue to farm the Lee property until at least June of next year. At the Sept. More...

'Tis the season for flu shots

PTSA to hold clinic at middle school Oct. 10

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The school district is taking swine flu precautions and preparing for seasonal flu. At the Sept. More...

Helpline volunteers lend an ear 24/7

Call volume up, donations down in weakened economy

BY RACHEL HOFFMAN Correspondent

The phone is ringing. Simone Perry is poised and ready for action in a small wooden cubicle, headset firmly framing her young face, long braided tendrils of hair neatly tucked underneath. More...