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Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

You can’t be too careful with these kids

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‘Sun Is Shining’ for rising star from Millstone

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Lions, tigers, bears and more for Millstone third-graders

Eighth-graders remember the heroes of the Vietnam War

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Holiday thunderstorm sparks flash point for firefighters

Route 33 car crashes on June 2 and June 4 jam rush-hour traffic

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The powerful late afternoon thunderstorm on Memorial Day sparked off a series of 13 calls to firefighters in two hours. More...

Upper Freehold investigating allegations about DPW manager

Public hearing started; town officials to continue deliberations June 17

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — A public disciplinary hearing has commenced regarding an Upper Freehold Department of Public Works (DPW) manager. More...

Council trotting to save New Jersey horse racing

Horsemen create another political action committee

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — A panel of industry experts discussed the current state of horse racing in New Jersey and speculated about what the future may hold. More...

Man charged with sex assault of girl, 7

Police have arrested a Monmouth County man on charges of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in Old Bridge. More...

State recognizes equines’ impact on economy

Horse events scheduled throughout the state in June

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher kicked off the Month of the Horse in New Jersey by recognizing the state animal’s impact on New Jersey’s economy and residents’ quality of life. More...

Cream Ridge stallion’s son runs fastest mile

Rock N Roll Heaven paced his way into the New Jersey Sire Stakes record books with a 1:48.3 victory in the $200,000 championship final at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford for 3-year-old pacing colts. More...

In memory of military who perished at war

Clockwise from top left: Millstone’s New Jersey Veterans Memorial Council Chairman Richard D. More...

Patriotism on parade

Rich and Debby Osborn showcase a stagecoach from Our American Dream Farm Horse Drawn Carriages, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, during the Allentown Memorial Day parade. More...

Memorial Day tradition

World War II veteran James V D’Amore Sr., 85, of Clarksburg, and brothers (l-r) Jeremy, 11, and Brian Posluszny, 6, of Cream Ridge, placed American flags on veterans’ graves at Emleys Hill More...

Commission will host tour of historic homes

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Individuals with an appreciation for the historic, the antique and the memorable will find a day of adventure and visual eye candy on June 26 when Freehold Borough’s second annual Historic Homes House Tour takes place. More...

June is Month of the Horse in New Jersey

Wondering about the origin of the expressions “across the board?” Curious about the history of mounted police? Mystified by the racing form at Monmouth Park? More...

Letters

Eliminating tax rebate would be devastating

I am writing about the proposed elimination of the New Jersey Homestead property tax rebate program that is in jeopardy under the current state budget. More...

Sudden cardiac arrest in youth is not rare

On Aug. 10, 2006, our seemingly healthy 11-year-old daughter Janet died of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) while at cheering practice in Warren. More...

Support the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act

On behalf of more than 5.5 million citizen-activists nationwide, the 60 Plus Association asks Congress to support the passage of H.R. 2057/S.3181, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act. More...

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Columns

Readers weigh in on column on teachers’ union issues

CODA GREG BEAN

When I wrote a column critical of the state’s teachers’ unions a few weeks ago, I girded my loins for what I expected would be the usual backlash to columns like that — notes from readers angry that I was bashing noble teachers and More...

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Obituaries

Helen R. Gravatt

Mrs. Gravatt, 81, of Millstone Township, died June 5, 2010, at The Manor, Freehold Township. She was born in Neptune Township and had resided in Freehold Township before she moved to Millstone. More...

Vito Lista

Mr. Lista, 74, of Manalapan, died May 29, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold. He was born in Italy and resided in Manalapan for the past 32 years. Prior to his retirement, he was a self-employed mason contractor and farmer. More...

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Business

Chamber presents annual Circle of Excellence awards

Individuals, businesses and nonprofits were recognized by the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce on June 3 for outstanding community enrichment through service, leadership and achievement. More...

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Pantry feeding hope after the flood

Community cookout on June 16 to celebrate reopening

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The flooding of the Good Samaritan Food Pantry left hundreds of hungry individuals having to depend on other resources for food the last few months. More...

Upper Freehold Regional School District imposes student activity fees

Freshman and JV football teams combined for 2010-11

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP

Families will have to pay $160 for their high-school-age students and $60 for their middle-school-age students to participate in extracurricular activities next year. More...

Little League pitches proposal to enlarge field

Local baseball academy would pay for project if twp. agrees not to assess usage fees

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

The Township Committee is enthusiastic about a plan for the Allentown Upper Freehold Little League (AUFLL) and a baseball academy to enlarge a local field. More...

Farmer urges drivers to brake for slow-moving farm vehicles

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Four years ago, Shirley Pinhas lost her son Steven in a motor vehicle accident. On May 30, she nearly lost another son, Jonathan, 27, when a young woman hit his tractor as he was crossing Route 526. More...

Moms give life support to first aid squad

Squad will create pediatric jump kits with $1,100 donation

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Joel Swerdel called local moms lifesavers for the Millstone Township First Aid Squad. More...

Community members recognized for contributions to Girl Scouts

Examiner managing editor receives Council Community Award

MILLSTONE — Girl Scout leaders recently recognized community members whose services have contributed directly to a troop or service unit. More...

Families asked to get physically active to benefit UFRSD schools

ALLENTOWN — Run or walk in benefit of local schools on June 12. More...

Monmouth County saves green by going green

FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has partnered with a solar power developer to install solar panels at five county locations that will allow the county to reap the environmental and economic benefits of clean energy t More...

Exhibit examines role blacks played in war

UPPER FREEHOLD — Taking a chance with the side they thought would lead to freedom, enslaved and oppressed blacks fought alongside both British Loyalists and American rebels during the Revolutionary War. More...

Survey says new residential development market is stable

The Monmouth County Planning Board has released its “New Residential Development 2009” report, the latest annual survey of the county’s new residential construction. More...

Firefighters graduate fire academy

The Monmouth County Fire Academy graduated 32 volunteers from the Firefighter I program. The ceremony was held May 18. More...

Sweetmans Lane collision

MILLSTONE — A car and a van collided, leaving one passenger trapped over the Memorial Day weekend. The motor vehicle accident happened at 7:27 a.m. May 28 at the intersection of Woodville Road and Sweetmans Lane. More...

Return to ‘Ragtime’

MILLSTONE — Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century when the world was changing and anything seemed possible. More...

Join the Paws coalition to help wildlife affected by oil leak

The Join the Paws coalition invites community members of Monmouth and Ocean counties to dance for wildlife in the midst of the British Petroleum oil leak. More...

Bulletin Board

Millstone slates Pop Warner golf outing

The Millstone Eagles Pop Warner will host its annual golf outing at noon Sept. 13 at the Gambler Ridge Golf Club, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. Included in the $125 fee will be a round of golf, lunch, dinner and drinks. More...

Community ed. slates boating safety class

Millstone Township Community Education will offer two sessions of the Coast Boating School personal watercraft and boating safety class 6:30-10 p.m. June 14 and 15 at the Millstone Middle School, Room 511. More...

Used clothing drive slated for June 27

The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone will hold its annual clothing drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27. The event will take place in the church parking lot at 211 Millstone Road in the Perrineville section of Millstone. More...

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