November 12, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Three percent of student population has swine flu

State tells UFRSD the number of confirmed cases is not excessive
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Regional School District has 70 confirmed cases of swine flu, according to the superintendent of schools. More...

GOP retains council seats in Allentown

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — The Borough Council will remain solidly Republican. In the lone local contested election, incumbent Dan Wimer and newcomer Margaret Rose defeated Democratic candidates Wayne Smith and Robert Johnson. More...

Scouts created U.F. open space inventory

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Local Boy Scouts earned recognition for their participation in helping develop the township's master plan. The Township Committee honored Boy Scout Troop 180 on Nov. More...

N.J. voters say yes to open space initiative

The pipeline for the purchase of open space — with the goal of preventing that land from being developed — remains open in the Garden State. On Election Day, Nov. More...

Roosevelt pianist presents 'Nocturnes and Ballades'

ROOSEVELT— Moods and stories will permeate Saturday night. The Roosevelt Arts Project will present "Nocturnes and Ballades," a recital of Romantic music with commentary by pianist Alan Mallach at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 in Borough Hall. More...

NRC will take a closer look at Oyster Creek nuclear plant

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will step up oversight of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township since the plant "crossed the threshold" for the number of unplanned shutdowns. More...

Heart of New Jersey chorus never misses a beat

Sweet Adelines chapter welcomes women who enjoy singing and performing
BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer

They're not rock stars, but they probably have more fun singing together than many of today's musical titans. More...

Letters

Thank you for voting to keep New Jersey green

New Jersey voters said "yes" on Election Day to Ballot Question No. 1, continuing the protection of clean water, natural areas, farmland, parks and historic sites. The majority of voters, 53-47 percent, supported the question. More...

ACA applauds New Jersey's efforts to keep youth camps safe

The American Camp Association (ACA), New Jersey Section, is pleased that the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services will enact safeguards to further enhance the safety of children attending all of New Jersey's summer camps. More...

Investigate facts about health care reform, Medicare

Fixing our broken health care system is far too important to be derailed by myths and scare tactics perpetuated by special interest groups trying to block progress on health care reform. More...

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Columns

After campaign season, we have cauliflower ears

Coda • GREG BEAN

Dear President Obama: I'm sorry I hung up when you called the other night. More...

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Business

Allentown: Realm of the Earth Goddess

New eco-friendly shop opens on Main Street
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Never before has downtown Allentown served as a throne for a goddess. Entreating locals to use eco-friendly products that help protect the environment, Earth Goddess has just opened in the historic Imlay House at 28 South Main St. More...

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Photo

The Allentown High School boys cross country team takes off from the starting line during the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association State Sectional meet at Thompson Park in Monroe Township on Nov. 7. For more photos, see page 39. More...

U.F. mulls raising more fees

Residents would still pay less than nonresidents
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Upper Freehold is considering increasing recreation fees again. More...

No contest in Millstone, Roosevelt, U.F. elections

There were no surprises in three local elections, as candidates ran unopposed. In Upper Freehold, Republican Steve Alexander won a third term on the Township Committee with 1,903 votes. Republican Bob Faber earned a second term with 1,858 votes. More...

Millstone resident sentenced to prison

32-year-old counterfeited stamps to mail fake handbags

MILLSTONE — A township resident has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for creating fake postage to ship counterfeit designer handbags he sold through eBay. U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson, sitting in Trenton on Nov. More...

Curley's win gives GOP control of county govt.

Middletown resident claims seat on freeholder board
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

The Republican Party exerted its stronghold in Monmouth County on Election Day, Nov. 3, and newly elected Monmouth County Freeholder John P. Curley was part of that overwhelming GOP victory. More...

Sheriff will stay until January

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno, who was elected as New Jersey's first lieutenant governor on Nov. 3, has announced that she intends to fulfill her obligations as sheriff until she takes the oath of office as lieutenant governor in January. More...

Fund established in memory of Mary Klink

UPPER FREEHOLD — Longtime animal control officer Mary Klink, who died suddenly at age 48 in September, was devoted to animals all of her life. More...

For the Record

To further clarify the article "Veterans help students connect to U.S. military history" in the Nov. 5 edition of the Examiner, the Veterans of Vietnam War Inc. More...

Operation Medicine Cabinet offers safe disposal of drugs

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Start cleaning out the medicine cabinet of all unwanted, unused or expired medicine and prepare to take them to local police departments for safe and environmentally sensitive disposal during a statewide day of collection designated as Operation Me More...

CentraState ball set for Nov. 21

CentraState Healthcare Foundation will hold its 48th annual Celebration Ball, "Boas and Fedoras, A Night at The Cotton Club" on Nov. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Eagle Oaks Country Club, Farmingdale. More...

Bulletin Board

Scholarship offered to 4-H and FFA members

The New Jersey Equine Advisory Board has announced a new $1,000 scholarship to help 4-H or FFA members pursue equine activities. More...

Roosevelt slates youth floor hockey program

The Roosevelt Recreation Department is sponsoring a youth indoor floor hockey program for students in grades 1-6 on Monday nights from 7:30 to 9 p.m., beginning Dec. 7. More...

Yoga program will begin in Roosevelt

Certified hatha yoga teacher and Roosevelt Borough resident, Valerie Skillman, will conduct a yoga program 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 16 through Jan. 4 (no class Dec. 28) at the Roosevelt Public School, 2 School Lane. More...

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Opinion

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Preventing another Operation Bid Rig

Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin

Now that the election is over, it is time for the five-member Board of Freeholders to come together and adopt a strong ethics structure to give the county the watchdog agency it needs to help ensure honest government. More...

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Sports

Millstone Eagles ascend

Two teams advance to second round of respective playoffs
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Millstone Eagles Pop Warner teams glided into postseason and continue to soar. The PeeWee teamdefeatedMonroe Nov. 1 to take home the title of Central Jersey Division II champions. After beating Ocean 8-0 Nov. More...

The future of Allentown High School football

Allentown's freshman football team moved one step closer to a perfect season with a decisive victory against Hopewell Valley last week. The team prevailed against Hopewell Valley 28-12 on Wednesday afternoon, improving its record to 8-0. More...

Sports Shorts

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...

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