December 31, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Woman's best friend and lifesaver

Golden retriever helped detect cancer and nurse owner back to health
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

If there is a heaven, Brandy is resting at God's feet. More than a friend, confidante and giver of unconditional love, the golden retriever was a lifesaver. More...

Arts groups press state to make good on grants

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Representatives of area arts organizations say the freezing of $14 million in state grants as a result of Nee Jersey's budget crisis has created a financial emergency for the arts that will trickle down to local economies. More...

Prostate cancer support group meets

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState prostate cancer support group provides education and support for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. More...

Assistance available for new moms in need

While many women feel a sense of elation throughout their pregnancy, for some women, the periods before, during and after pregnancy are anything but happy. More...

Letters

Rescue groups should offer lifetime support

As hard as this is to write, sadly it is long overdue. The total years in the rescue community of the individuals contributing to this email is well over 100, so please listen with an open mind. More...

The Upper Freehold Regional School District is not Shangri-La

Is the Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD) Shangri-La? Your recent article about the district seemed to state this as a fact. More...

Time for better Ambulatory Surgery Center oversight

Anyone having surgery should expect the highest quality standards at their facility. More...

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Schools

Millstone Elks donate wheelchairs to schools

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) members often joke that the acronym for their group actually stands for "Best People On Earth." BPOE makes many contributions to the community, the latest of which are four wheelchai More...

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Sports

Allentown Redbirds make history

BY JANE MEGGTITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The young men who made history received accolades from the township last week. The Allentown Redbirds Junior Midgets and their proud families filled the meeting room at the Dec. More...

Eagles recognized for another stellar season

BY JANE MEGGTITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The township is proud of the success of its Pop Warner football and cheer squads. The Pee Wee and Junior Midget cheer and football teams were honored at the Dec. 16 Township Committee meeting. More...

AHS wrestlers set to scuffle

Clockwise from top: Allentown High School's James Cocorles (l) tries to break out of the hold Howell High School's Zach Bohm has on him during their 152-pound match. More...

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Students play Santa to children at shelter

Shop classes make wooden toys for disadvantaged children
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Allentown High School's wood shop looked more like Santa Claus' workshop last week. Students in three of Charles Kirkpatrick's shop classes were busy Dec. More...

School-use fee talks continue

Travel team would request refund if twp. gets free or reduced-fee facility use
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Millstone Township recreation programs can continue using the schools while the Board of Education discusses facility-use fees with the governing body. More...

Catch the geocaching wave

High-tech hide-and-seek game happening locally and around the world
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The treasure hunt is on, and seekers are being led to a spot along the Roosevelt Woodland Trail. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt being played throughout the world by outdoor explorers. More...

Three plans put forward for soccer field restrooms

One plan involves concession stand for soccer, lacrosse teams
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Some changes may have to be made to a proposed project at the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex, as the architect's estimates for the work have come in higher than anticipated. More...

Trauma survivor finds 'Heaven Exists'

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Life has changed dramatically for Little Silver, Monmouth County, resident Noelle McNeil, whose recovery from a near-fatal accident is chronicled in her inspirational new book. "When the lights went out on Aug. 2, 2005, I had it all. More...

Bulletin Board

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...

Singers can audition for cabaret event

Adults are welcome to audition for a cabaret fundraising event 1-5 p.m. Jan. 10 at Cornerstone Music Studios, 358 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone. For further information, email GandPWhalen@ verizon.net. More...

Embroiderers' Guild will meet Jan. 4

The Embroiderers' Guild of America - Monmouth Chapter's evening group will meet from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Members will work on projects in preparation for "A Celebration of Stitches" exhibit. More...

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Opinion

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Ever want to slap a landlord? Apparently we do.

Bloopers • ADELE YOUNG

At this time every year, we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into a few of Greater Media Newspapers' publications during the year. More...

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