December 17, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Residents become teachers for a day

Volunteers gain new appreciation for profession
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Some Millstone residents have a better understanding of township students and schools because they took the helm of a classroom for a day. More...

Allentown will own new bridge and dam

Maintenance to cost $1,500 annually, according to county

ALLENTOWN — The mayor has agreed to accept ownership of the Mill Pond dam. More...

Officials begin review of scenic byway project

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Upper Freehold Historic Farmland Byway (UFHFB) will showcase the township as an agricultural and residential community that seeks to maintain its rural character, historic past and natural resources. More...

Authorities warn of scam involving vaccine registration

Area law enforcement authorities are advising residents of a phishing scam that asks residents to create a profile online for the state swine flu H1N1 vaccination registration program. More...

County accepts master gardener signups

The Monmouth County Master Gardener program is accepting applications for 2010. The deadline to apply is Jan. 4. Master Gardeners are experts in all things related to home gardening in Monmouth County. More...

Stay-at-home moms turned e-tailers

Women start home-based business to contribute to households during trying times
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Two longtime friends have turned their Martha Stewart-like passion for details into a profitable enterprise. More...

Letters

Donate to a Red Kettle during holiday season

In the next two weeks, you may pass a Salvation Army Red Kettle while holiday shopping at your local retail store or shopping mall. You may hear the ringing of a Salvation Army bell. More...

Not all fertilizer regulations make sense

Nancy Sadlon brings up some interesting points in her letter to the editor on Dec. 10. I find it amazing that New Jersey Green knows how many pounds (1,230,332) of phosphorous were reduced down to the pound. More...

Beck urged to rethink vote on marriage equality issue

(Letter to state Sen. Jennifer Beck, R-12th District) Ihave been asked to write to you about your decision to vote "no" on the marriage equality vote. More...

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Obituaries

Raymond Conover Gravatt Sr.

Mr. Gravatt, 71, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, died Nov. 29, 2009, at the Vitas Hospice program at Kennedy Hospital in Stratford. Mr. Gravatt served in the U.S. Air Force. More...

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Sports

Lakewood BlueClaws to host coaches clinic

The Lakewood BlueClaws, with the Jackson Baseball Academy, will host their annual Coaches Clinic on Jan. 23 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. More...

Fan becomes Giants photographer for a day

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Everyone who bleeds New York Giants blue knows how difficult it is to get a ticket to a game at Giants Stadium. More...

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All learners welcomed, accepted as they are

School district holds annual Inclusive Schools Week
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

JEFF GRANIT staff An array of thoughtful, kind gestures are the shining stars in the constellation that is the Upper Freehold Regional school community. More...

19 percent of UFRSD students inoculated

More H1N1 vaccine clinics coming to area in Dec. or Jan.
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

More than 400 students in the Upper Freehold Regional School District received H1N1 flu vaccines in clinics held in the schools. More...

N.J. emergency team relies on local vet

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The state will maintain a pharmaceutical cache for its canine search-and-rescue team in the township. The N.J. More...

Millstone residents fume over wood burn

Mayor calls for new open-fire regulations
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Although the state permitted a five-day wood burn at a property on Sweetmans Lane and Reed Court, township officials wouldn't have. More...

Pansy, crayfish projects receive national acclaim

Two FFA members from Millstone win agriscience fair
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Two township youths won their respective categories at the National Agriscience Fair in Indianapolis, Ind. More...

Mission in the creek

Canoe and kayak race helps raise scholarship funds

UPPER FREEHOLD — They paddled for a purpose. Thirty-one canoe and kayak paddlers participated in the first Kenneth H. More...

Meadowlands sets 2010 stakes schedule

The $1 million Meadowlands Pace and $1.5 million Hambletonian are the cornerstones of a $17.3 million stakes schedule for the 2010 harness meet at Meadowlands Racetrack. The meet begins with 7 p.m. cards on Jan. 1 and Jan. 2 and runs through Aug. More...

Local travel company named as additional defendant in lawsuit

Modern Destinations Unlimited, a travel company currently operating in Manalapan, has been named as an additional defendant in a lawsuit originally filed in May by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the New Jersey Division of Consume More...

Bulletin Board

Food drive slated in memory of Mary Klink

The Mary Klink Memorial Pet Food/Supply Drive to benefit the Popcorn Park Zoo, Lacy, is currently under way. More...

Hope Fire Co. slates pancake breakfast

The Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Allentown, will host an all-you-can- eat pancake breakfast 7-11 a.m. Dec. 20. The cost is $5 for adult, $4 for children age 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. For details, contact pcbreakfast82@aol.com. More...

Allentown Art Guild hosts exhibit at winery

The Allentown Art Guild will host Visions of Hope, an art exhibit that will run through Jan. 7 at the Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt. More...

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Columns

Global warming is just a 'dash' of hot sauce away

Coda • GREG BEAN

The office holiday party was last week, and to everyone's pleasure, it was potluck. Attendees were encouraged to bring their favorite dishes and, man, did they come through. There was a whole cubicle filled with hot, maincourse dishes. More...

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Schools

UFRSD teachers awarded grants

ALLENTOWN — Thanks to community members, schools will get new books, instruments and graphing calculators. More...

Students help less fortunate have happier holidays

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — The holiday spirit abounds at Allentown High School. Students have demonstrated caring and generosity for the less fortunate and those in need with a number of charitable events since Thanksgiving. More...

A dollar a day to help Millstone Twp. schools

MILLSTONE — A new campaign asks residents to spend a dollar a day to help improve the Millstone Township School District. More...

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