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June 23, 2011 / Front Page

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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Allentown Redbirds and Robbinsville Ravens will swim together

Shared service pact provides for competitive Robbinsville-Allentown swim team

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP
Staff Writer

For the past two years, Allentown High School has been lauded for finishing high in the girls team standings of the Mercer County swim championships. More...

Changes made to Millstone’s elementary school class schedule

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Third-grade students will not change classes next year. That was one of the scheduling changes outlined in elementary school Principal Brandy Worth’s presentation to the Board of Education on June 13. More...

Photos documenting history of N.J. farming available online

The state has unveiled an online data and image bank for thousands of photographs that document the history of farming in New Jersey. More...

2011 Monmouth County directory available

The 2011 Monmouth County Directory is available from the county’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com in the Information Center section. More...

Program can help fund college costs

For 20 years the NJCLASS supplemental loan program, administered through the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA), has been helping students afford the cost of college. More...

Author to speak on Battle of Monmouth

A s part of its “Historically Speaking” lecture series, the Monmouth County Historical Association will welcome Joseph G. Bilby to speak on June 26 at 2 p.m. More...

Fun activities at Monmouth County parks in July

To commemorate July being Parks and Recreation month, the Monmouth County Park system has filled the month of July with activities for county residents to enjoy. Here’s what’s planned: More...

Letters

Slower fertilizers equal cleaner waters

New Jersey now has the nation’s toughest fertilizer bill, aimed at protecting our waters — and the creatures living in them — from the damaging effects of chemical nutrients . More...

Property-tax-rebate limits hurt most vulnerable

New Jersey’s state budget for 2012 is up for debate, and Gov. Christie’s proposal does not look good for us seniors. More...

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Columns

If I didn’t say it before, Pop, thanks for the cheeseburgers

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GREG BEAN

On Father’s Day, my boys took me out for a wonderful brunch, and we passed a few fine hours laughing, and planning for upcoming, happy events. I consider myself blessed to have such fine sons. More...

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Schools

Inside the minds of the highest achievers in AHS class of ’11

Top grads give high school years a soundtrack, reveal thoughts about the future and more

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Valedictorian Jorie Lynn Predmore Age: 17GPA: 4.342 SAT scores: Combined: 1,900. My ACT composite was much better being a 32. More...

Retired teacher, union leader reflects on changes in education

Cites Gov. Chris Christie as main reason for her decision to leave teaching

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — When middle school language arts teacher Arlene Agulnick’s retirement was announced at a recent Board of Education meeting, one board member said she was very disappointed that her children would not have Agulnick as a teacher More...

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Another bear sighting in Millstone

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Coffee may go the way of the dodo if the recent trend of morning bear sightings continues in Millstone. More...

Education evolves for the ‘iGeneration’

iPad poised to change the learning landscape

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP
Staff Writer

The day will come when today’s students talk about heavy backpacks like grandparents talk about trekking to school in the snow. More...

Conservation projects could gain funding

State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) announced the unanimous passage of her Green Acres bill by the state Senate on June 9. More...

Roosevelt awaits free fire truck

Cemetery inspection reveals need for maintenance

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

ROOSEVELT — The borough should have a fire truck that works within two weeks. More...

Taxpayers told insurance rumor is not true

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — Contrary to a rumor, the township does not have to pay for additional insurance riders to host the Freedom Fest State Fair on July 12-17 at Reed Park. More...

IRS offers income tax advice to students with summer jobs

Some high school and college students with summer jobs may not realize that they have to pay taxes on their income. The IRS is offering tips for students about income earned while working a summer job. More...

Car overturns on Stagecoach Rd.

MILLSTONE — One of the vehicles in a two-car accident along Stagecoach Road on June 14 rolled over and left the roadway. More...

Library’s Food for Fines effort fills shelves of local pantries

Generous patrons and a hardworking library staff made the Monmouth County Library’s Food for Fines drive a success as more than six tons of food items were collected for local food banks and food pantries. More...

Bulletin Board

Bereavement group will meet July 11

The Compassionate Friends, Mercer Chapter, will hold its monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. July 11 at the Capital Health System of Hamilton, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton Township. More...