July 21, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Founder’s vision for feeder program becomes a reality

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Mat time and experience are essential to the development of a wrestler, and Millstone grapplers have a wealth of both. In the early 1990s, the township didn’t have a wrestling program. More...

Flight medic from Roosevelt saved wounded soldiers under direct fire

Army honors Sgt. John F. Rindt III with Combat Medical Badge
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT — Within minutes of a roadside bomb exploding, Sgt. John F. Rindt III flew into enemy fire and helped save five wounded soldiers. More...

Millstone close to preserving more farmland and open space

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — A 44-acre property along Route 526 once slated for housing development is now one step closer to preservation. More...

ICONic Boyz dance way into the hearts of many

BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Call it ironic, but there once were some little boys who watched a local hip-hop dance instructor compete on national television for the title of America’s Best Dance Crew as part of the ICONic crew. More...

Former POW to speak about experience

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host former prisoner of war David I. Drummond’s “A POW’s Story” on July 23 at 1 p.m. at the Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, Holmdel. More...

Travelin’ music for the Jazz and Blues Festival

BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s three-day Jazz and Blues Festival will be divided among three towns on three dates this summer. More...

Letters

VA must help veterans before it is too late

Every time the shock begins to fade from the last VeteransAffairs (VA) health care scandal, you can count on the VA to do or have done something else outrageous relative to their obligation to care for our wounded and suffering veterans. More...

Governor urged to sign bill to ban hydrofracking

Opponents of the environmentally damaging practice now sweeping the country of hydrofracking shale deposits for natural gas were delighted last week when the N.J. Legislature voted to ban the practice. More...

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Columns

Some sports idols are worthy of adulation

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GREG BEAN

My friends would agree that I’m not what you’d call a sports nut, but I’ve become a serious fan of certain sports figures over the years, anyway. Some of my idol worship has clearly been misplaced. More...

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Schools

Millstone weighs in on state-mandated policies aimed at making schools safer

Slew of new regulations, safety committees and anti-bullying specialist required in all districts
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — The state has mandated that all school districts have new harassment, bullying and intimidation policies in place by the first day of school in September. More...

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Sports

Sire Stakes’ record falls at Night of Champions

A new stakes record highlighted the New Jersey Sire Stakes Night of Champions at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday. The four divisional races carried $700,000 in purses. More...

Rescue group seeks racehorse owners for ‘Win Win Program’

HAMILTON — The Standardbred Retirement Foundation has launched a new program to help standardbred horses in need of new homes. More...

Mercy in the fifth inning

Above: Allentown-Upper Freehold Little League’s Danny McCormick tries to tag an East Windsor base runner out during Friday night’s 9-year-old Little League playoff game played on West Win More...

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Millstone recreational wrestling: It’s not about winning, but kids are

Millstone’s Ryan Cotler, 6, (l) and Parker Schloss, 6, work on their wrestling moves during the township’s summer instructional wrestling program at Wagner Farm Park on July 7. More...

‘Acts of God’ could cost borough $50K

Lightning strike and hit-and-run create need for emergency spending
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

Two recent incidents could cost Allentown up to $50,000 in repairs. More...

One man’s curiosity is another woman’s prosperity

Local resident’s research into farm results in Lily Livingston’s induction into hall of fame

Editor’s note: This article is an edited version of a story submitted courtesy of David A. More...

Roosevelt considers closing portion road

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

ROOSEVELT — The borough will investigate the feasibility of closing North Valley Road at the intersection of County Route 571 or making it a one-way street. More...

House OKs funds to help prevent veterans’ suicide

Supporters hoping that Senate will also approve funding
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer

Millions of dollars to help prevent suicide among U.S. soldiers and reservists is one step closer to being put in place. U.S. Rep. More...

Teens urged to be better drivers during safety summit

BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

PISCATAWAY — Who would have thought pee, puke and period are three words that could save someone’s life? More...

Walkers sought to help improve lives of N.J. residents with hearing loss

New Jersey residents of all ages are invited to join the Garden State Walk4Hearing to support New Jersey residents with hearing loss. More...

Play will open with benefit for Rose’s Fund and MCSPCA

FREEHOLD — Center Players will present “Sylvia,” an adult comedy about a love triangle between a middle-aged man, the dog he adopts and his surprised and perplexed wife. More...

Monmouth fair offers family entertainment

From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hiphop dance group Illstyle and Peace Productions kicks off the fun when they take the stage on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. More...

Bulletin Board

All 4 The Dogs Rescue hosts ice cream social

Roosevelt’s All 4 The Dogs Rescue will hold its first social fundraiser on July 22. More...

Resource Center hosts public law workshops

As part of its community outreach initiative, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage, Self-Help Resource Center will hold a series of workshops on court-related topics. More...

Summer programs for kids offered at library

The Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, has scheduled the following summer programs for children:  Family Storytime, for all ages (with parent/ caregiver), 11-11:30 a.m. Aug. 4 and 11. More...

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Obituaries

Kenneth A. Mundy

Mr. Mundy, 35, of Jackson, formerly of Rahway, died June 26, 2011, in Old Bridge. He was a graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, N.C. Mr. Mundy was employed as a director of operations for CTL Trailer Leasing in North Bergen. More...

Robert L. Farry

Mr. Farry, 77, of Farmingdale, died July 10, 2011, of brain cancer. He was a licensed professional land surveyor for Birdsall Engineering, Belmar, for 53 years. Mr. Farry served in the Army National Guard of New Jersey from 1952 to 1960. More...

Edward (Eddie) C. Jones

Mr. Jones 82, of Hamilton, died July 16, 2011, at Robert Wood Johnson, Hamilton. He served his country during the Korean War. Prior to retiring, he was store manager and warehouse supervisor for ACME Supermarkets. More...

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