November 25, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Freshmen clinch undefeated season

Final victory against Pinelands High won 36-6
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Allentown High School's freshman football team has reached a milestone not achieved in over three decades. More...

What you can lose because of booze

• Alcohol is the No. 1 drug of choice among the nation's youth. • Alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined. More...

Couple conjures the charm of days gone by

New U.F. business provides horse-drawn carriage rides for all occasions
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

JEFF GRANIT staff UPPER FREEHOLD — A desire to share their love of horses with others is the catalyst behind a township couple's new carriage business. More...

Art that looks good enough to eat

Spiral School student-artists exhibit sculptures in downtown confectionery
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ERIC SUCAR staff Clay and acrylic paint never looked so yummy. Patrons of Chocolate N Dreams in downtown Allentown had more to drool over than the shop's handmade chocolates on Nov. 20. More...

Master Gardeners graduate a new crop of volunteers

Twenty-four Monmouth County residents became certified Master Gardeners at a graduation ceremony held Nov. 12 at Hominy Hill Golf Center, Colts Neck. More...

Childhood memories form basis of book

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Three years ago when Pat Pattan started her book, "When We Were Growing Up," little did she know that it would reveal a message for the economic turmoil of today. More...

Bands work in harmony to help feed the hungry

Greater Media's Good Samaritan Holiday Bash will feature The Reveling with Jay Weinberg
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Music, merriment and good will to others contribute to the spirit of the holiday season. More...

Letters

Donate, give someone gift of hope this season

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings God has bestowed upon us. We can be grateful for our families and friends, food on the table, and gainful employment. More...

Many county residents can't enjoy bounty of Thanksgiving

Once again, Thanksgiving is here and many of us are planning wonderful feasts with family and friends. Some of our Monmouth County residents are not enjoying this exciting time. More...

Bills in state Legislature could have unwanted results

There are two bills in the state Legislature dealing with foreclosures that could severely impact our communities. More...

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Columns

That's a big hole to fill, so he'd better get shoveling

Coda • GREG BEAN

It sure didn't take our governorelect long to start looking like someone had whacked him upside the head with a two-by-four, did it? More...

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Obituaries

Joseph A. Riesenfeld

Mr. Riesenfeld, 73, died Nov. 19, 2009, in Jackson. He came to the U.S. at the age of 2, when he and his parents fled Nazi Germany. Mr. More...

Deny J. Martin

Mr. Martin, 35, of Howell, died Nov. 4, 2009, from injuries received while at work at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan. He was born in Red Bank, and was a graduate of Freehold Township High School. Mr. More...

Michael J. Fasano

Mr. Fasano, 98, of Howell, died Nov. 10, 2009, at The Manor, Freehold. He was an insurance investigator with Utica Mutual, Utica, N.Y., until his retirement. Mr. Fasano was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, in 2007. More...

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Roosevelt shul must downsize

Student population cannot exceed more than 12 after June 28, 2010
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The yeshiva in Roosevelt will have to reduce its student population by more than half come June 2010. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lawrence Lawson, sitting in Freehold Nov. More...

Law tosses lifeline to underage drinkers

Friends of ill person will receive immunity if they call for help and remain at the scene
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

The serious ramifications of the underage drinking problem that exists in New Jersey reach far and wide, ranging from inappropriate behavior that leads to trouble, and in some instances, to death. More...

Barn fire prevention discussed in Millstone

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — A barn fire is a horse owner's worst nightmare. More...

Allentown's African church celebrates bicentennial

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — For 200 years, members of the Union African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church have congregated in the borough. More...

Operation Medicine Cabinet takes drugs out of N.J. homes

More than 9,000 pounds of medicine, with a street value of more than $35 million, was collected during Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey, the statewide day of disposal of unused, unwanted and expired medicine. More...

Village center will be built over 20 years

BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

The Manalapan Planning Board got a refresher course in a plan for The Village at Manalapan retail and commercial center at its meeting on Nov. 12. More...

County establishes an ethics board

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has created a county ethics board as a means of assuring standards of ethical conduct for county employees and officers are clear, consistent, uniform in their application and enforceable. More...

GCU community to celebrate 2nd annual Victorian Christmas

The holiday spirit will be found at Georgian Court University's second annual Victorian Christmas Festival and Gift Boutique to be held from Dec. 4 through Dec. 6 in the Casino Auditorium on the historic Lakewood campus. More...

'Madeline's Christmas' will come to Marlboro

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Twelve little girls in two straight lines who live in an old Parisian house covered in vines will entertain audiences when the Marlboro Community Players present "Madeline's Christmas." The show will be performed at Marlboro High School, Route 79, More...

Bulletin Board

CCC's 30th season will include Radio City

The Community Christian Choir (CCC) will open its 30th season at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 with "Light of Hope" at Robbinsville Seventh Day Adventist Church, Robbinsville. More...

Irwin Service Center collects for Open Door

Irwin Service Center, 4000 Route 9 south in Freehold, is collecting food for the Open Door on Throckmorton Street in Freehold during the month of November. Every item donated will earn $1 off your service bill. More...

New horse club will hold open house

The newly formed Pleasure Horse Club of Central Jersey will hold its first holiday open house gathering 7:15 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Millstone Township Community Center (2nd floor). All are welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. More...

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Opinion

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When it comes to love, can the third time be the charm?

Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO

There's a great dialogue exchange between Christopher Plummer and Diane Lane who play father and daughter in the film "Must Love Dogs." Lane is admonishing her widowed father about dating indiscriminately, seemingly unconcerned about hurting the w More...

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Schools

When students are away, teachers learn

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — Ever wonder what teachers do when the school halls empty of students on half-session days? More...

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Sports

Soccer alumni return for one more shot

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Allentown High School soccer team alumni returned to their old playing field for a game against the current varsity squad. Varsity soccer coach Robert Tackett teamed up with 11 Redbirds Nov. More...

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