November 5, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Creating a night to remember

Scout helps organize formal affair for locals affected by mental illness
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Everyone needs a chance to get dolled up and dance. More...

Self-storage facility will be built in U.F.

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — A self-storage facility will be developed on the corner of Routes 537 and 539, but will have one less building than originally planned. More...

Millstone business to ramp up outdoor displays, ads

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Seasonal World can get more decked out for the holidays than ever before. More...

Book recounts fun at Great Adventure

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Harry Applegate and Thomas Benton are not your average theme park thrill-seekers. More...

Letters

Add the 'missing link' to the great outdoors

Imagine every New Jersey resident living within walking distance of a park or trail — and being able to link to other trails, parks and natural areas without getting in a car. More...

Thanks to all who made Her Night Out a success

Avanti Day Resort's "Her Night Out" campaign on Oct. 19 was a huge success. We were able to raise $2,350, which was donated to CancerCare, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and our featured guest, Tina Tinervia. More...

Tire industry group urges passage of Right to Repair Act

The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franc More...

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Columns

Another race where we picked the lesser evil

Coda • GREG BEAN

In my home state of Wyoming at the dawn of the 20th century, there was a surfeit of what were politely referred to as "bachelor cowboys." It wasn't that these old boys didn't like women; in fact, they loved them, every chance they got. More...

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Schools

Millstone Township schools less violent

Report shows decrease in number of incidents
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — There were about half the incidents of violence and vandalism in the school district during 2008-09 than there were in 2007-08. At the Oct. More...

Veterans help students connect to U.S. military history

POW/MIA lessons to start in UFRSD
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

As long as people remember, the American government can never forget. There are more 88,000 U.S. military service personnel who are considered missing in action. More...

Scary story time

Clockwise from top: Seventhgraders attend the scary story contest held Oct. 30 at Millstone Township Middle School. Seventhgrader Jake Hora reads his work to classmates. Seventh-graders Ella Ahern (l) and Abby Stroud tell their spooky tale. More...

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AHS concert to feature world premiere

New Jersey composer writes 'Ride On' for symphonic band
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The journey began with a melody and will end with a world premiere. The Allentown High School (AHS) Symphonic Band, under the direction of Jeff Santoro, commissioned New Jersey composer Chris M. Bernotas to write a piece for the band to perform. More...

Millstone mulls more retail development

Sweetmans Lane and Millstone Road area targeted
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

New businesses and a bank may be built near Roy's Deli at the intersection of Sweetmans Lane and Millstone Road in Millstone. More...

Environment focus of new U.F. website

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The township's Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) will soon have its own website. More...

False fliers in Millstone

MILLSTONE — A flier touting consolidation of schools is a false statement, according to Board of Education President Tom Foley. At the Oct. More...

Apple, pumpkin festival helps ill kids

COLTS NECK — This fall, take a step back in time and enjoy the simple life at the Ashley Lauren Foundation's Apple and Pumpkin Festival planned for Nov. 7 (rain date Nov. 14) at Bucks Mill Park, Heyers Mill Road, Colts Neck. More...

In the Service

Matthew E. Valnoski, the son of Rick Valnoski of Allentown, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader's Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. More...

Law requires cost & security assessment of base housing

President Barrack Obama has signed into law legislation written by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) to require a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of the U.S. More...

Bulletin Board

Hoop-shoot contest will be held Nov. 21

Millstone Elks Lodge No. 2613 will hold a basketball free throw shooting contest 8:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Millstone Primary School on Schoolhouse Lane. More...

Education foundation's next meeting Nov. 12

Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE), a nonprofit organization devoted to funding educational experiences for Millstone's public school students, will hold its next monthly meeting 7 p.m. Nov. More...

Give thanks and blood during Nov. 14 drive

The Millstone Township Girl Scout Service Unity has partnered with Central Jersey Blood Center to sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Millstone Township Community Center on Route 524. More...

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Obituaries

Hugh Oakley

Mr. Oakley, 82, of Salisbury, Del., formerly of Freehold, died Oct. 30, 2009, at home. He began his career with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and later went to work as a fruit broker for Blue Goose Growers in Hagerstown, Md. Mr. More...

Charles H. F. Morris Jr.

Mr. Morris, 94, of Freehold, died Oct.28, 2009, at Applewood Estates, Freehold. He was a resident of Allentown for 41 years before moving to Applewood 17 years ago. In 1984, Charles retired from RCA, Princeton, where he was employed for 50 years. More...

Estelle Wells

Mrs. Wells, 93, of the Perrineville section of Millstone, died Nov. 1, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Mrs. Wells was born in Kenbridge, Va. More...

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Sports

AHS head rush

Top photo: Allentown High School's Joseph Pannizzo (l) takes charge of the ball during the varsity soccer game against Hopewell Valley Central High School on Oct. 13. More...

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