July 1, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Low turnout for final panhandle planning session

All public comments on plan must be received by July 2
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

The Panhandle Region Plan (PRP) is one step closer to fruition with the last of the mandatory public information sessions held June 21 at the Roosevelt Public School. More...

Local farmers sow the seeds for FFA to continue to grow

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

ALLENTOWN — Thanks to the efforts of local farmers, students in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at Allentown High School will have money to compete in state and national competitions, where they have shone in the past. More...

Large garage to go up at home on Charleston Spring Road

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — A collector of 1960’s and 1970’s cars received approval to construct a 3,200-square-foot garage at his residence. More...

Young adults seeking summer fun can find it at the library

ALLENTOWN — Teens don’t have to look farther than their local libraries for thrills, artistry and a little mystery this summer. More...

Pickup truck catches fire in Millstone

MILLSTONE — A vehicle caught fire on Pittenger Court. The Millstone Township Fire Department and First Aid Squad responded to 6 Pittenger Court at 10 p.m. on June 19. More...

Work begins on new building for county prosecutor’s office

Construction crews have broken ground for what will be the Monmouth County prosecutor’s new office on Jerseyville Avenue, Freehold Township. More...

Young women listen to words of encouragement

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO

She has locked up criminals, been Monmouth County’s first female sheriff and is New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor. More...

Writer wins Ippy award for latest Pine Barrens work

Karen F. Riley of New Egypt is completing third book about famous N.J. region
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Karen F. More...

Letters

Project has gone on without U.F. since 2009

Iwould like to clarify some important details regarding preservation of the Breza Road property, as reported in the June 22 article “U.F. surprised Allentown wants to go forward with preservation project.” More...

Bridge construction has disturbed turtles

Allentown’s Main Street Bridge is under reconstruction. The Mill Pond is or was a place of plentiful turtle population. More...

Millstone’s education system is broken at the top

In Millstone we have a Board of Education president who conveniently keeps on shouting from the hilltops that “the educational system is broken.” More...

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Columns

For some men, the other woman is just a voice

CODA  GREG BEAN

It turns out I’m relatively normal after all — at least in this contentious regard. More...

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Schools

on campus •••

Jennifer L. Cavone, daughter of Joseph and Sharon Cavone of Allentown, graduated cum laude from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. More...

Foundation supports school district with $7K in grants

ALLENTOWN — The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation has awarded eight grants totaling $6,965 to the elementary, middle and high schools. More...

Terrific terrariums

Above: Roosevelt Public School fourth-grader Carson Donnelly-Fine talks about the bearded dragon’s habitat on June 15. More...

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Thrills and tradition mix at Freedom Fest Fair

Buy discounted ride and gate admission tickets online
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The Freedom Fest State Fair boasts six big days of fun for the entire family at the Horse Park of New Jersey July 6-11. More...

Class of 2010 turns the tassel

Allentown High School celebrates graduation of 287 students
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The first Allentown High School class to graduate this decade is ready for the rest of the 10s and beyond. More...

A purpose for ponytails

Hair donations help children with alopecia receive state-of-the art prostheses
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP

The friends and family members who didn’t see what happened to Jesse Gaboff of Millstone last week may not recognize him. The 10-year-old weighs less and may need to wear a nametag after having about a foot of hair cut off on June 23. More...

The Battle of Monmouth lives on

The annual Battle of Monmouth re-enactment took place at Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, on June 19-20. Left to right: re-enactors perform a drill; a reenactor enters his tent. More...

Animal rescue in need of support to continue work

Rabbits, cats, dogs up for adoption at Kind Heart Rescue
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — The poor economy may force a local animal rescue to close its doors if additional funds aren’t forthcoming. More...

Millstone’s Xtreme Machines

MILLSTONE — Area motorcyclists got the red carpet treatment when Triumph Motorcycles’ Demo Truck rolled into Xtreme Machines on June 19. More...

CBA begins construction on new library, science labs

Phase two of Project 50th expected to be completed by September 2011
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN — After celebrating its 50th anniversary, administrators at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) are looking toward the next 50 by beginning construction on a new library and science laboratories. More...

New K-9 officer joins county Sheriff’s Office

The latest addition to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit is sniffing for something other than explosives. Evan, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, is in search of drugs and has been busy since he joined the team. More...

History takes center stage for county awards

The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently announced the preservation award winners for 2010 and the winners of the annual fifth grade essay contest. Freeholder Director Lillian G. More...

Bulletin Board

Freedom Fest Fair to host blood drive

The Freedom Fest State Fair will host the Central Jersey Blood Center blood drive from 5 to 9 p.m. July 6 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Allentown-Clarksburg Road, Allentown. More...

Glee Club Camp registration now open

Children ages 10 and up who have imagined themselves singing in a choir, dancing to “dream sequence,” jammin’ with a rock band, or acting on the stage might want to consider joining Glee Club summer camp. More...

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...

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Obituaries

Gordon W. Beecher

Mr. Beecher, 82, of Jackson, died June 23, 2010, at CareOne at Jackson. He was born in Trenton and had lived in Penns Neck until 1992, when he moved to Freehold Township. Mr. Beecher worked for RCA in Princeton, retiring in 1987. More...

Barry E, Danielson

Mr. Danielson, 63, died, May 21, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family. A graduate of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, Mr. Danielson worked for Foodarama in Highstown. Prior to that he worked for the Joseph L. More...

Willetta Reid Linke

Willetta Reid Linke, 79, of Jackson, died May 26, 2010, at Care One of Jackson. Born in Englishtown, she lived in Jamesburg and Kingstree, S.C., before moving to Jackson 11 years ago. More...

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Sports

Redbirds starting to rebuild in summer basketball loop

Allentown hosting games Monday, Wednesday nights
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

Allentown boys basketball is doing some heavy rebuilding for next season and it’s showing in the offseason. More...

Beware of the dog(fish)

FISH ON  RON NUZZOLO

Fluke fishing is heating up along with water temperatures. Anglers had some great weather and plenty of action fighting flatties. Fluke season has started off strong all along the coast and for most just enjoying what they love best. More...

New Egypt Speedway hosting Big Block Series

New Egypt Speedway (NES) will celebrate July Fourth a day early on Saturday. The 7/16-mile D-shaped clay racetrack will be host to the Tri-Track Big Block Modified Challenge Series “Yankee Classic 40” Saturday night. More...

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