September 22, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Car crash claims life of 21-year-old Roosevelt resident

Sarah Tulloss mourned by family and friends
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP

Sarah Tulloss shined like the sun in the lives of those who knew her. The Roosevelt native had a gift for connecting with people, and when she did, friendships grew exponentially. More...

A historic celebration in Millstone

United Presbyterian Church invites community back to the 1820s on Oct. 16
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP
Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone (UPCM) will turn 225 years old this October. More...

Get in touch with FEMA for hurricane loss claims

Those who still need to contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about losses suffered as a result of Hurricane Irene can do so in person or by phone, Internet or U.S. mail. More...

Firefighters save family pets before extinguishing fire

MILLSTONE— Local firefighters worked together to save pets and put out a house fire last week. More...

New state veterinarian wants to safeguard agricultural animals

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher appointed Manoel Tamassia as the New Jersey state veterinarian and director of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health. More...

Toll-free helpline available to help kids manage stress

The return of the new school year brings the return of bullying, peer pressure and relationship issues affecting many students. More...

Beer on the Pier returns to Belmar

Seagulls won’t be the only ones flocking to the pier at the Belmar Marina on Sept. 24. Beer lovers will find their way there as well for the second annual Beer on the Pier event on the newly renovated marina pier. More...

Community health fair scheduled

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP —CentraState Medical Center is holding a “Live Your Best Life” community health fair to celebrate its 40-year anniversary on Sept. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. More...

Letters

Writer suggests solution for tough times

The following information was in a letter that I recently sent to President Barack Obama. It has some valuable insight regarding some remedy for our economic problems today, and I believe your readers would be very interested in reading this: More...

N.J. health care decisions best made by New Jerseyans

States are doing better than the federal government at enrolling people in high-risk insurance pools, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. More...

Out-of-towners will also miss Roy’s Deli

We will all miss Roy’s Deli! Thank you for all the past years of hot coffee, great food, good conversation and local referrals. You will be missed by us and the local community. Best of luck in your future endeavors. More...

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Columns

High-tech options aren’t always the best solution

CODA
GREG BEAN

Milltown officials had a lot of ’splainin’ to do, and there was a packed room at the American Legion Hall on Sept. 12 when they held a meeting to hear residents’ complaints about the town’s handling of the recent hurricane. More...

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Hypoxic training takes professional athletes to another level

Master runner, world champ boxer and Hambletonian winner all use high altitude training
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP
Staff Writer

Millstone’s Dina Alborano has been a nationally ranked runner since the age of 9. Now, as a result of high altitude training, she’s one of the fastest female athletes in the world. More...

Vending machines would generate revenue for Upper Freehold

Local company proposes giving town 20-30 percent of snack and beverage sales
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

Upper Freehold’s governing body will consider a proposal to install drink and snack machines at the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex and the municipal building. More...

Millstone Twp. Foundation for Education Execellence announces club, executive board

Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) — a nonprofit organization devoted to funding extraordinary educational experiences for Millstone’s public school students — has announced the launch of its 180-Day Cl More...

Roosevelt assesses its emergency preparedness, determines needs

BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

ROOSEVELT — The council reviewed the borough’s response to and lessons learned from Hurricane Irene at the Sept. 12 meeting. More...

Mayor believes township and residents can better prepare for emergencies

Offices moved due to flooding will remain in new municipal building permanently
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEEHOLD — Be prepared. That was a message Mayor Lorisue Horsnall Mount stressed during an examination of the township’s and residents’ response to Hurricane Irene. More...

Local greenhouse grower holds seat on state board

Robert A. Swanekamp, co-owner of Kube-Pak Garden Plants in Allentown, has taken his seat as one of the new members of the State Board of Agriculture. More...

$90 million expected to aid farmland preservation efforts

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State seeks shelters for large animals

As the result of Hurricane Irene, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture worked with county governments to make facilities available to those large livestock animal owners who needed to evacuate their farms or found themselves without power or wate More...

‘Run for the Fallen’ to honor those killed in Iraq, Afghanistan

Relay team to cover one mile for each fallen service member in run from Cape May to Vet. Memorial

HOLMDEL — A team of active-duty and reserve airmen and soldiers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, along with a team of wounded veterans, will embark on a 154- mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member killed in Iraq and Afghani More...

Annual orchid auction to be held in Colts Neck

The largest orchid auction in the Mid- Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 1 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. More...

New Meadowlands Racetrack appoints management team

Mike Newlin has been appointed general manager of the new Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford. More...

Bulletin Board

Millstone’s Halloween parade set for Oct. 30

Millstone’s 22nd annual Halloween parade will be held on Oct. 30. Parking, registration and parade lineup will take place behind the Clarksburg Inn on Route 524/Stagecoach Road, between 1:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. More...

MUTS will host New York Red Bulls outing

Millstone United Travel Soccer (MUTS) will host its second annual New York Red Bulls outing on Sept. 24. All soccer players and their families are welcome to see the New York Red Bulls take on the Portland Timbers at Red Bull Arena, Harrison. More...

Celebrate autumn in New Egypt on Oct. 30

Carriage rides, craft vendors, food, music and autumnal fun are all part of Plumsted Township’s annual Fall Festival. This year the festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main Street in the New Egypt section of town. More...

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Sports

Battle for the ball

Left: Allentown High School’s Kristen Chiafullo heads the ball in front of a Jackson Liberty defender during the Sept. 16 match played in Allentown. The unbeaten Redbirds beat the Lions, 1-0. More...

Allentown, Trenton Central grid rematch is Saturday

Redbirds won 74-44 last year
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

Remember Allentown’s wild football victory over Trenton Central last season? Unless you were living out of state or had no interest in New Jersey news, you would know that score for the ages: Allentown 74, Trenton Central 44. More...

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