October 1, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Scarecrows may be shut in this season

Board reviews guidelines for businesses' outdoor displays
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Millstone Township zoning officer has to decide whether Seasonal World can display scarecrows this Halloween season without violating township ordinances. After a long discussion at the Sept. More...

Keeping Monmouth green since 1977

MCF looks forward to passing ballot, preserving Keris Tree Farm in U.F.
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

What a long, strange trip it's been. The acronym Walstib, created from those Grateful Dead song lyrics, is the name of the Middletown farm where Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) held its 32nd annual dinner dance Sept. 26. More...

Race for the Cure Oct. 4

The Komen Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure will once again be held at Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537. The Oct. 4 race will be hosted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey and will include a U.S. More...

Fab Faux bring Beatles tunes to New Brunswick

East Brunswick native Jack Petruzzelli plays keyboards & guitar
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Areunion of the original members of The Beatles would really be something, but fate would not let it be. More...

Great Depression is theme for Archives Day at library

Monmouth County in the Great Depression is an exhibit that will be on display at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, for the month of October. More...

Letters

Fresh Air Fund remains committed to kids

This summer, 95 New York City children found out once again just how special summer is in central New Jersey. More...

Sensible health care reform is needed now

I am a long-term AARP member and volunteer who is carefully following the discussion on health care reform. AARP is fighting for all of us and our families. More...

Columnist provided balanced account of governor's race

I want to compliment Managing Editor Mark Rosman on a good analysis of the election for New Jersey governor ("Corzine and Christie: A Couple of Characters"). More...

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Obituaries

John Thomas Calicchio

Mr. Calicchio, 62, of Millstone, died Sept. 19, 2009. He was the husband of Anita; the father of Thomas, Jessica and Jillian; and the brother of John, Caroline and Lola. More...

Pearl Elizabeth Zbranak

Mrs. Zbranak, 97, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 7, 2009, at The Manor, Freehold Township. Surviving are a grandson; two granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren. The Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements. More...

Mary Margaret Walsh McCann

Mrs. McCann, 58, of Manalapan, died Sept. 19, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. More...

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Sports

Sports Shorts

The 8th annual 95.9 RAT Rock Open Charity Golf Classic begins with registration at 7 a.m. Oct. 5 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd., Lakewood. Shotgun start is 8 a.m. with a scramble (best ball) format. More...

Soccer game ends in double overtime tie

Clockwise from top: Allentown High School's Kristen Chiafullo (No. 29) battles with Hamilton West's Brianna Williams for control of the ball during the Sept. 22 soccer game in Allentown. Allentown High School's Alex Moore heads the ball. More...

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Photo

Allentown High School goalkeeper Shannon Buckley (center) clears the ball before Hamilton West's Chanel Johnson can play it during the Sept. 22 soccer game in Allentown. For more photos and game results, see page 41. More...

School community stands united against bullying

UFRSD to kick off new prevention program Oct. 26
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Regional School District wants the community to stand united against bullying. More...

U.F. employee resigns to work for Hightstown

Workweek reduction played role in decision
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Township employee Debra Sopronyi has resigned to become the municipal clerk of Hightstown. More...

Finnigan's wake

Locals mourn death of 41-year-old horse
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Finnigan had an unusually long life for a horse. Some of his last years were difficult ones, but he received tender love and care in his final two months. More...

'Daily Show' writer will speak Oct. 3

Comedy is one of the strangest professions in America today, yet many people dream of making a living at it. More...

Solar energy seminars scheduled

New Jersey homeowners have access to the best state incentive programs in the country for residential solar systems. More...

Special event at speedway Oct. 24

Wall Stadium promoter Jim Morton has announced a change in format for the upcoming "Tommy Comerford Memorial" set for Oct. 24. More...

Bulletin Board

Annual rummage sale Nov. 14 at firehouse

The Ladies Auxiliary of Millstone Township Fire Company is sponsoring a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Millstone Township Fire Company. More...

Equestrian Activities Liability Act discussed

New Jersey Horse Council has announced a series of educational seminars to be held around the state to inform and educate horsemen and women about issues that affect them. More...

Join SBOANJ to help protect standardbreds

The 2009 Annual Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) membership and United States Trotting Association (USTA) District 12 meeting will be Oct. 19 in the conference center at the Holiday Inn in East Windsor. More...

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Columns

A new day is dawning in a place called Bizarreland

You'll have to excuse me for a moment while I dab the drops of blood that are running down my cheeks. My eyeballs have been bleeding nonstop since the other night when I saw indicted former Republican Rep. More...

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Schools

Millstone sends student ambassador to Australia

Youth rappels down Ayers Rock, lives with Aussie family
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

On her first trip away from home, Brianna Dacey, 13, traveled to Australia to help bridge cultural and political borders in an effort to make the world a better place for future generations. More...

Student lunchboxes fill with more than PB&J

UFRSD implements new food allergy policy, parts of which are voluntary
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — A school policy regarding peanut products has some parents confused. More...

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Business

Business infringement crackdown

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The Zoning Board of Adjustment wants to make sure that township businesses follow the rules. The board sent a letter to the Township Committee outlining ordinance and condition of approval violations it has come across. More...

Home-based business can continue operation

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — A resident of the Woods at Cream Ridge can continue operating a business out of her house, but would need further approvals if she wants to rent her home. At the Sept. More...

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