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‘In My Life’ showcases artwork by John Lennon

Exhibit in Long Branch commemorates Beatle’s 70th year
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

An exhibit showcasing John Lennon’s lesserknown talent for visual art, titled “In My Life,” will be displayed at Pier Village in Long Branch the weekend of July 30-Aug. 1. More...

Possibility of casino at Meadowlands in limbo

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

Plans that could have one day allowed the establishment of a casino at the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford were under way before the recent release of a report from an advisory commission appeared to put those plans on hold for the time More...

Mother’s mission: Help at-risk veterans

East Brunswick’s Linda Bean tells congressional panel more services are needed
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Last week, Linda Bean was sworn in at a hearing in Washington, D.C., and gracefully advised a congressional panel on how the Veterans Administration can improve treatment resources for veterans. More...

Former freeholder changes political party affiliation

Barbara McMorrow joins Freehold Twp. government
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Barbara McMorrow is back on a governing body. More...

180 seeks volunteers for CSVA training

For over 30 years, 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, and 180 will be conducting a training course this fall for confidential sexual violence advocate More...

IRS highlights jobs for new graduates

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube that is dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS. More...

Letters

Rain can’t penetrate half of N.J.’s surface area

Many of us breathed a sigh of relief as the drought and mandatory bans on unnecessary water use were lifted. But be warned: We’re polluting our drinking water in New Jersey. More...

Limit public-employee pay for unused time at retirement

Nearly every day we learn of another public official cashing out an exorbitant amount of unused sick or vacation time at retirement — $132,223 for the Freehold regional schools superintendent, $153,790 for the Keansburg police chief, and of cou More...

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Opinion

N.J. to lose more than bets without racing

GUEST COLUMN  KARYN MALINOWSKI

It is obvious from the “Report of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment” (also referred to as the Hanson Report). More...

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Sports

Redbirds new soccer coach Plunkett will stress defense

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — Andrew Plunkett has understood the rewards of winning in high school soccer when he excelled for Brick Memorial’s perennial NJSIAA and Shore Conference Tournament qualifier. The school eventually retired his jersey, No. 15. More...

Big East lacrosse next Allentown’s Mueller

All-time goal-scorer headed to Providence
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

Matt Mueller said he’s been dreaming of playing in the Big East. “I always wanted to play against teams like Syracuse, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Connecticut. It’s a dream come true,” said the three-sport standout. More...

Rachel Alexandra thrills Monmouth Park fans

Wins stakes race; Izod Haskell Invitational is Sunday

Rachel Alexandra and Monmouth Park go well together. The 2009 Horse of the Year was back in Oceanport on Saturday and did not disappoint the nearly 13,000 fans who came to see her race. More...

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A step back in time to reflect and renew

Friends of Ye Olde Yellow Meeting House holds 95th anniversary service at historic site
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Baptist hymns wafted over the pastoral setting where Ye Olde Yellow Meeting House seemed posed in another time to welcome visitors into peaceful reflection on Sunday. More...

Gov. withdraws state support for horse racing

Horse enthusiasts consider privatizing state-owned tracks a death knell for equine industry
BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP

Gov. Chris Christie has decided to drain state support from New Jersey’s horse racing and breeding industry to try to give lifeblood to faltering Atlantic City casinos. More...

Neighbors vent concerns about mining operations to township

Twp. Committee reviews mining permit renewals, grants one out of four thus far
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Township mining permits must be renewed every two years. At the July 21 Township Committee meeting, members of the governing body discussed permit renewals and other issues concerning the township’s four mines. More...

Hanson report presents four options for N.J. horse racing

Horsemen don’t want to depend on state welfare; want slots at racetracks to remain viable

The New Jersey government wants to forbid horse racing venues from installing slot machines, which would allow them to compete with racetracks in surrounding states. More...

Practitioners trained in needs of returning N.J. veterans

BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — The School of Social Work at Monmouth University is expanding efforts to improve the mental health treatment of New Jersey’s returning veterans through its Coming Home Project. More...

Allaire Village to host flea market

The Historic Village at Allaire will present a gigantic flea market fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 (rain date Aug. 1) in the show field at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. More...

Three men charged in mortgage fraud scheme

On July 21, detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office charged three men associated with Hawthorne Capital Corporation, a mortgage brokerage company previously operating out of locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Manalapan, wit More...

Jackson woman wins Mrs. New Jersey title

Claire Pavlinec directs Maternal Wings effort to help needy mothers
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

JACKSON — Poise, charisma and a personal mission of helping to provide the necessities to impoverished expectant mothers and their infants garnered Claire Pavlinec the title of Mrs. More...

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Millstone Community Ed. slates programs

Millstone Community Education will offer the following summer programs: • Boys and Girls Children’s Creative Theater, for ages 7-9, to run from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 2-5 and Aug. More...

Bikers to help drug prevention programs

The 2010 Bike Night for Prevention, sponsored by Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, will be held 5-9 p.m. Aug. 11 at Byron Johnson Recreation Park on Ellisdale Road, Allentown. More...

Move a flamingo flock for Allentown library

The Allentown Public Library Association has kicked off its annual summer fundraising event. More...

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Columns

Don’t be discouraged by small steps taken forward

CODA  GREG BEAN

Last week, as a record heat wave scalded New Jersey and most of the nation, I sat on the back deck drinking sun tea in tall glasses with lots of ice and reading Harper Lee’s classic American novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” More...

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Schools

No easy walk to new school

School district hears parent concerns, but issue remains a municipal problem to solve
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — Having no safe route for Allentown students to walk or bike to the new middle school has worried and angered some parents. More...

Millstone hires interim head of school district

Temporary superintendent says he understands budget issues, managing an arts center
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — The recently appointed interim superintendent for the school district says he took the job because he wanted to give back to the community. More...

District addresses dramatic shift in how kids will learn science

New state standards reflect national push for preparing scientifically literate citizens
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — State standards for student comprehension of science have changed dramatically. The shift reflects the nation’s education standards under President Barack Obama’s administration. More...

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