October 27, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Write-in campaign waged for mayor’s seat in Allentown

Madeline Gavin launches last-minute attempt to deny Stuart Fierstein a sixth term
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

A 27-year resident will attempt to win the Allentown mayor’s seat with a write-in campaign. Republican Madeline Gavin will challenge longtime Republican Mayor Stuart Fierstein in the Nov. 8 general election. More...

AHS honoring Hall of Fame inductees

Two formerAllentown sports stars, a former coach and the 1975 Delaware Valley Conference baseball championship team will be enshrined in the school’s athletic Hall of Fame this weekend. More...

FEMA extends New Jersey deadline to register for disaster assistance

A t the request of the state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the registration deadline for renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene. More...

Soul Kitchen: Living on a prayer

Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi launch community kitchen
BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

RED BANK — It all started at a party a few years ago. Rock star Jon Bon Jovi pointed across the room at former Red Bank Mayor EdMcKenna and motioned to him to come over. “We need to talk. I have an idea.” More...

EBC Radio completes acquisition of Greater Media’s WWTR-AM

EBC Radio has completed its acquisition of Greater Media’s 1170 WWTRAM in Bridgewater, N.J. The Greater Media property is in the Middlesex- Somerset-Union New Jersey market, which is ranked 40th by Arbitron. More...

Take online classes with Universal Class

Residents can take classes for free with the Monmouth County Library’s new Universal Class database and a library card. More...

Letters

Remember those who serve on Nov. 11

Being a veteran of the Vietnam War era, I feel a deep sense of commitment to continue to help the soldiers whom I served alongside of, and a duty to not let America’s lost and missing-in-action be forgotten. More...

Allentown voters have choice in the coming election

I would like to take a moment and thank Mayor Stuart Fierstein for his many years of service. Under his direction, we have expanded Heritage Park, protected some of our borders and replaced the Main Street bridge. More...

A call for change in Allentown

Let’s support Madeline Gavin for mayor as a write-in candidate. It is time for change. Madeline Gavin has all the necessary skills to lead our local community. More...

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Obituaries

Marcelle Bisonic

Mrs. Bisonic, 85, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, died Oct. 21, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank F. Bisonic, in 1993; and a grandson. More...

Anne Marie C. Mott

Mrs. Mott, 62, of Jackson, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died Oct. 15, 2011, at home. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Francis A. More...

George Thomas Herudek

Mr. Herudek, 68, of Jackson, died Oct. 16, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring in 2001, he was an auditor for the State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton. More...

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Business

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Allstate New Jersey exclusive agency owner Donn Sharer of Millstone has been chosen to join a select group of 70 agency owners and personal financial representatives from around the country who serve on Allstate Insurance Company’s National Adv More...

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Roosevelt and Millstone naturally connected

New woodland trail traverses preserved landscapes in both communities
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP
Staff Writer

James Collins blazed a trail from Roosevelt to Millstone where area residents can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the landscape they call home. More...

Allentown gears up for contested council election

Communication, downtown revitalization, parking, website key issues in election
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

Two Democrats are challenging an incumbent Republican and a formerly appointed Republican for the two available Allentown council seats in the Nov. 8 election. More...

Millstone Twp. property values under review

Twenty tax appeals filed last year
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — The township will reassess the tax base in response to a growing number of tax appeals. More...

Redbirds have learned value of special teams

Allentown hosting WWPS Friday for Homecoming
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

A llentown’s football team will take on an unbeaten team for the second straight game and will need all phases clicking again — offense, defense and special teams. More...

Tales of mystery and macabre told in historic Clarksburg Church

The “Evening with Edgar Allan Poe” featured a cemetery stroll by lantern light, Poe- try and artwork by Millstone Township Middle School students and historical information about the 167- More...

Millstone Eagles soar into the states

The Millstone Eagles Pop Warner Junior Midget cheer team took first place in the intermediate division during the Central Jersey Cheer Competition at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton on Oct. More...

Church will present Vienna Boys Choir

FREEHOLD — The world renowned Vienna Boys Choir will once again be touring in the United States and one of the group’s concert dates will be in Freehold Borough. The choir will perform at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. More...

Day spa continues to heal mind, body and spirit

Gentle Healing celebrates 10th anniversary in Cranbury
BY JENNIFER AMATO
Staff Writer

CRANBURY — Nestled off the busy highways of Route 130 and Route 535/Cranbury Road lies a quaint, beautiful Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse that was built in 1853. More...

Bulletin Board

Blood drive to be held in Clarksburg Nov. 19

The Millstone Township Girl Scout service unit, along with the Central Jersey Blood Bank, will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Millstone Township Community Center in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. More...

Scouting for Food drive begins Saturday

Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 will visit neighborhoods in Allentown and Upper Freehold on Oct. 29 for the annual Scouting for Food drive. More...

Dress in costume for Witches Night Out

The Allentown Business Community Association will host its annual Witches Night Out event 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Festivities will include an adult costume contest, food, music and prizes. More...

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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS
LIZZ DINNIGAN

Starting with this issue, Lizz Dinnigan will be writing a new column every other week for Greater Media Newspapers called “Dinnigan’s Diversions,” based on her Facebook travel blog of the same name. Who I am More...

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Schools

Three AHS students recognized for their academic excellence

ALLENTOWN — Three Allentown High School students have received national recognition for their academic success. More...

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Sports

Stone Bridge closing in on second straight championship

Boys soccer team has won five straight
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

Stone Bridge Middle School’s boys soccer team, in only its second season, is on the verge of an anticipated second straight Tri-County (middle schools) League championship. More...

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