June 17, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Uncontested primary results

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP and JANE MEGGITT

Uncontested local primary elections on June 8 didn’t bring out many voters, but resulted in at least one municipality having a contest in the November general election. More...

Crafts, garden entries sought for Monmouth County Fair

Do you think you bake the best cookies, grow the biggest and juiciest tomatoes, or make the most creative crafts in your neighborhood? You may have what it takes to earn a blue ribbon in the 2010 Monmouth County Fair home and garden competition. More...

Twp. considers online sales as source of income

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — Surplus equipment may be a source of revenue if the governing body contracts with an online auctioneer. More...

State grants UFRSD $233K to replace old thermostats

ALLENTOWN — The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) will grant over $200,000 to the Upper Freehold Regional School District to replace outdated temperature systems in older school buildings. The Regular Operating Districts More...

Equine West Nile virus season off to an early start

The state has garnered reports from county mosquito control agencies that suggest a possible early start to the equine West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) season. More...

Community can experience living history at WWII center

Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will present a 65th anniversary commemoration, “Last Battles in the Pacific – 1945” and “The Start of a New War – 1950.” More...

Housing fair will offer options for those facing difficult times

Concerned about housing issues? Not sure about the regulations for refinancing? Facing possible foreclosure? Representatives from government agencies and not-for-profit organizations specializing in housing issues will be on hand at the Get Help! More...

Fair photo contest seeks entries

People who are passionate about photography can showcase their photography skills at the 2010 Monmouth County Fair. The theme of this year’s amateur photography competition is “Celebrating Milestones.” More...

Letters

Speak up now to save h.s. athletic association

It is sad that an elected politician has made his major political priority an attack of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. More...

No background check, no identification, no work

In researching the “jobs” of the sexual predators in Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties, a staggering percentage is listed as “independent general contractor.” Why? More...

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Obituaries

Reba V. Ireland

Mrs. Ireland, 95, of Allentown, died June 7, 2010, at Mercerville Care Center. Born in Hedding, Burlington County, Ms. Ireland was a longtime Allentown resident and was a domestic helper for many of the families in the area. More...

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Sports

Allentown using Legion ball to build for future

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

Summer baseball is under way and many returning to Allentown High’s baseball team next spring have joined forces with about 70 percent of the players from New Egypt on a new American Legion team in Allentown. More...

Brown, Krawiec enjoy action at Raceway Park

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Antron Brown calls Raceway Park in Old Bridge his “home track.” The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Top Fuel driver is a native of Chesterfield, Burlington County, and remembers going to Raceway Park with his family when he was very y More...

sport shorts •••

The Colonial Valley Conference of High Schools recently honored Meghan Valnoski and Zachary Wishbow of Allentown High School, along with coach Elizabeth Corson, with the 2009-10 Sportsmanship Award. More...

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Pieces of the Roosevelt Public School legacy

Grads commended for continued commitment to community
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Friends, family and community members gathered to help mark one of the most important milestones in a Roosevelt child’s life — graduating from Roosevelt Public School. More...

Presto change-o: Accountant turns magician

Millstone resident gives illusionists a place to hang out and learn from each other
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Neil Schloss can make filing a tax return or starting a new business look like magic to those who can’t handle math. The accountant has always been a whiz with numbers but had something else up his sleeve. More...

Farmer, horseman Dempsey Dixon dies

Longtime Millstone resident known for part in ‘Beloved’ and BMTIS documentary
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Prominent local horseman Dempsey Dixon, 89, died June 6. More...

U.F. reluctant to adopt riparian regulations

Ordinance would help county gain state approval for wastewater management plan
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — The governing body wants to hold off on adopting a riparian zone ordinance required by the county. At the June 3 Township Committee meeting, committee members discussed their reluctance to adopt the ordinance that night. More...

Woman of the Year promotes, appreciates and preserves village

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — Sandy Stevens’ love for her town and community has gained her recognition as Woman of the Year. More...

Panhandle Region Plan meeting in Roosevelt

Public invited to attend at 7 p.m. June 21

ROOSEVELT — The Monmouth County Planning Board will hold its second and final public information session on the draft Panhandle Region Plan. The event will take place at 7 p.m. June 21 in the Roosevelt Public School, 2 School Lane. More...

Free resources for women with postpartum depression

Among the babies born in the United States every year, 35 percent are born from the beginning of June through the end of September. More...

Local town reveals plan to host indie film festival

MANALAPAN — 2010 marks the first Manalapan Independent Film Festival sponsored by the Manalapan Arts Council (MAC). More...

Judge orders yeshiva to stop operating food service facility

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT — A judge ordered Yeshiva Me’on Hatorah to cease operating a food service facility at 28 Homestead Lane. More...

Bulletin Board

Cruise for Prevention slated for June 23

The eighth annual Cruise for Prevention car show to benefit drug and alcohol prevention programs in the community will be held 5-9 p.m. June 23 at Byron Johnson Recreation area on Ellisdale Road, Allentown. More...

‘New Beginnings’ art show at local winery

The Allentown Art Guild, in collaboration with the Laurita Winery, will host “New Beginnings,” an exhibition featuring works by the multitalented members of the Allentown Art Guild. More...

Reunion committee seeks volunteers

seeks volunteers Allentown High School 50+ Reunion Committee invites all Allentown High School graduates to attend the committee meetings held at the Garden State Diner, Route 537 and Georgetown Road, Wrightstown. More...

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Columns

Golden Triangle not so golden after all is done

CODA  GREG BEAN

T he East Brunswick Township Council’s announcement that it was nearing a settlement with Toll Brothers over the disputed Golden Triangle development did not exactly produce a sigh of relief around town. More...

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Schools

Millstone school district blocks parent’s emails

Administrators, BOE decline comment on decision
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Resident Ramon Recalde wants to know who blocked his emails to school district staff. More...

on campus •••

Daniel Westfall of Allentown, a junior sport management major, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at York College of Pennsylvania, York, Pa. Allison L. More...

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Business

business briefs •••

The Cream Ridge Winery will host Summer Time Splash 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 and 20. Listen to summertime music while sampling wine, including the pineapple and mango summer releases. More...

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