July 8, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Playthings of the past at N.J. Vietnam Era Museum

Toys from 1960s-70s on display through Aug. 21 at Holmdel educational center
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS & ADELE YOUNG

If you remember the thrill of eating your first Easy-Bake cake or the pungent odor of a freshly fired cap gun, you’ll enjoy the current traveling exhibit at the New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center in Holmdel. More...

State police investigating flooding of Millstone home

Owner found home flooded; mayor says damage is shocking
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — In the six years since the Bulusu family moved to Millstone, they reportedly have had their mailbox damaged, entryway lights stolen, intercoms broken, fences smashed, garage spray-painted and home broken into and flooded. More...

Vietnam film to be shown at museum

On July 17 at 1 p.m. the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host a film screening and panel about the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam. More...

Roosevelt plans to restore the FDR memorial

Fund for Roosevelt seeks donations for project
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

ROOSEVELT — After 48 years of weathering the elements, the sculpted head of Franklin D. Roosevelt will be refurbished. More...

Michael’s Feat will mark 10 years of aid to families

On July 31 from 1-5 p.m. a crowd of more than 300 people is expected to gather at YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Route 520, Marlboro, for the Michael’s Feat 10th annual family picnic to help families of seriously ill newborns. More...

Letters

Groups teach practices to keep water clean

One of our state’s best-kept secrets is the multitude of local watershed associations. These groups, often supported by many volunteers, monitor water quality, clean up streams, advocate for sound landuse protections and educate the public. More...

Planned Parenthood victim of misleading attack

In the Assembly Budget Committee on Thursday, June 24, Assemblyman Jay Webber referenced a brochure called “Healthy, Happy and Hot” developed by young people living with HIV to help other young people living with HIV. More...

Why small businesses joined health care lawsuit

Just a few months ago, President Obama signed the health care bill into law, amid much fanfare in Washington. But in Trenton, we’re hearing a different tune from small business owners. More...

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Columns

We have another good name for a rock band

CODA  GREG BEAN

I don’t know why Dave Barry decided to quit writing his weekly column for the Miami Herald in 2005, but that was a dark day for readers and jealous newspaper columnists everywhere. More...

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Schools

Cut school district staff rehired in Millstone

State has yet to hear district’s appeal for restoration of $1.2 million to budget
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Many of the staff members let go at the Millstone Township Board of Education’s June 14 meeting were reappointed at the June 28 meeting. More...

Chain of command in writing, sending letter remains unknown

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Most of the school board was not consulted before the district sent a certified letter telling a resident to “cease and desist” sending emails to staff members. More...

Learning across the generations

ALLENTOWN — Before moving on to the next grade level last week, some middle school students learned about student life in the mid-20th century from local citizens who lived it. More...

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Business

business briefs •••

One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation’s largest solar group discount company, has announced the launch of its first southern New Jersey campaign, offering homeowners an easy and affordable way to buy solar panels. More...

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Helping shape young adults’ lives

Young Life, WyldLife aim to have a positive impact that youths can carry into their future
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

For the past seven years, area youths have had a safe place to go to let their guard down. In Young Life and WyldLife, smiling and laughing are encouraged and crying is not considered weak. More...

DEP to buy U.F. landfills

Allentown will co-own remainder of site
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will take possession of two landfills on the Breza Road property that is set for preservation. More...

A promise made; a promise kept

Millstone resident’s theater company will produce shows to benefit charities
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Two weeks before her younger brother Larry died from melanoma, Laurie Edwards promised him she would do something really good with her life. Edwards wanted to make a difference in honor of her brother. More...

Thrills and tradition mix at Freedom Fest Fair

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The Freedom Fest State Fair boasts big days of fun for the entire family at the Horse Park of New Jersey through Sunday. More...

Public could get vote on casino at Meadowlands

Proposed legislation seeks to open up new sources of revenue
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

Plans that could eventually permit the establishment of a casino at the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford are under way. More...

N.J. Society of Professional Journalists honors Greater Media Newspapers

Annual Awbrey Award recognizes a community newspaper for public service

Greater Media Newspapers was recently presented with the 2009 Stuart and Beverley Awbrey Award for CommunityWeekly Newspaper Journalism. More...

Discovering Monmouth County Parks ••• Deep Cut Gardens

One of a continuing series in conjunction with Deep Cut Gardens horticultural with the Monmouth County Park System. park is dedicated to the home gardener. The 54 acres of gardens are a living More...

Bulletin Board

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...

Community education program continues

Millstone Township Community Education will offer summer programs, including onesession, half-day and full-day classes in art, science, writing, theater, crafts and sports. Contact Barbara Schulze at 732-786-0950, ext. More...

Scholarships available for military children

To show gratitude on behalf of the American people, the Freedom Alliance is offering aid to the children of the heroes serving in the U.S. armed forces in the form of college scholarships. More...

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Obituaries

Ann L. Nicholson

Mrs. Nicholson, a resident of Cliffwood Beach, Aberdeen, died July 1, 2010. More...

John “Jack” P. Green

Mr. Green, 71, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, died June 29, 2010, at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Green worked as a forecaster for Con Edison for over 40 years. More...

Kathryn “Kay” Oesmann Shapiro

Mrs. Shapiro, 73, of The Villages, Howell, died June 30, 2010, at home. She was born in Boston and was raised in Lexington, Mass., and Leonia. She was a graduate of Leonia High School and Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. More...

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Sports

Summer games heating up at AHS

Above: Allentown’s Dennis Brophy drives to the hoop during a summer basketball league game at Allentown High School. Right: Allentown’s Luke Search evades defensive pressure. More...

BlueClaws to retire Ryan Howard’s number

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, the first member of the Lakewood BlueClaws ever to play in the Major Leagues, will return to Lakewood on Sept. 2 to have his uniform number 29 retired by the team. More...

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