January 26, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

U.F. not backing down; gloves off in marijuana bout

Deputy mayor decries assemblyman’s proposed legislation
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — Once again, the issue of medical marijuana dominated a Township Committee meeting. On Jan. More...

Grant may open pathway to Union Transport trail in U.F.

Twp. officials agree to apply for Green Acres trail grant
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

UPPER FREEHOLD — Residents may be able to access the Monmouth County Park System’s (MCPS) Union Transport trail via the municipal complex property if the township receives a grant to construct a walkway to the trail, which runs behind the More...

Millstone may vacate idle portion of road

Twp. would give vacated right of way to adjacent homeowners
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Two homeowners on Anderson Court will have small additions to their lots at no extra cost if the Township Committee passes an ordinance introduced at the Jan. 18 meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 15. More...

in the service •••

Navy Seaman Jonathan T. Teuchtler, son of Pamela A. Teuchtler of Bordentown and Thomas W. Teuchtler of Allentown, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...

Letters

Deferred compensation has put us in a tough spot

I read in Greg recent column of his and others displeasure with public workers’ sick and vacation day buy-backs and other benefits they receive when retiring. More...

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Opinion

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As if January wasn’t bad enough ...

ARE WE THERE YET
LORI CLINCH

January. I’m not a fan. It’s as far away from the lazy days of summer as it can be, the weather is stinking cold, and the mere mention of the month makes visions of tax forms and pencil stubs dance in my head. More...

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Schools

on campus •••

Cassandra Chee, daughter of Charm and Roberta Chee of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Furman University, Greenville, S.C. More...

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Sports

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Allentown’s Karlee Corvasce (center) is sandwiched between Southern Regional defenders Virginia Krechmer (l) and Kesley Yaiser (r) during the Jan. 18 game played in Allentown. More...

Redbirds late run leads to important victory

Boys BB team getting balanced team effort
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

A balanced attack led to a game-ending 14-1 run that carried Allentown’s boys basketball team to a 38-35 victory over Hopewell Valley on Jan. 20 and back into the hunt for a spot in the postseason. More...

SBOANJ’s Luchento is Sportsman of the Year

Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento received the Sportsman of the Year Award from New Jersey Sports Writers Association at the association’s 76th Annual Banquet at the Pines Manor in Edison. More...

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Longtime owners frame setbacks as grist to the mill

Couple plans to bring historic landmark back as bustling community hub
BY JESSICA SMITH
Staff Writer

Some things are built to last. Though few and far between in today’s world, one beacon of solidity still holds its post proudly in Allentown — the Old Mill. “This is world class here,” owner Corky Danch said. More...

Where there’s smoke: Has pot issue prompted proposed Millstone law?

Law would underscore that officials’ oaths of office prohibit violating federal statutes
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent

MILLSTONE — Although township officials aren’t admitting that it has anything to do with medical marijuana, the timing of a proposed ordinance regarding faithful adherence to the oath of office raises the question of its actual intent. More...

Annual church event is a ‘guy thing’

St. Joseph’s father-son breakfast to feature Rutgers football great
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Before so many fathers and sons settle in on couches across America to watch the NFL Pro Bowl Jan. 29, another time-honored male tradition will be happening more locally — St. Joseph’s ninth annual father-son breakfast. More...

Chorus to hold open house Jan. 25, Feb. 1

MILLSTONE — All over the globe, Sweet Adelines International choruses are joining together this month and next to teach the world to sing. More...

Bulletin Board

Volunteers needed for crisis hotline

Volunteers are needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties, a nonprofit charity that offers a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides information and referrals to community resources. More...

Meet Alex’s Pal at Feb. 12 open house

Alex’s Pal, the sire of recent Monmouth Beach Stakes winner CC’s Pal, will be presented for viewing at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at Birch Creek Farm, 201 Route 539, in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. More...

Change of venue for Lions Club art auction

An art auction sponsored by the Allentown Lions Club that was to be held Feb. 3 at the Hope Fire Company banquet hall, 82 Route 526, Allentown, will instead be hosted at the German-American Club, 215 Uncle Pete’s Road, Trenton. More...

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Columns

No more Twinkies? Now that’s a real nightmare

CODA
GREG BEAN

Here are three stories you might have missed due to the 24/7 coverage of the South Carolina Republican primary and Newt Gingrich’s marital peccadilloes last week. We start with Zingers and Ding Dongs: More...

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Obituaries

Malcolm J. Sellers

Mr. Sellers, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, died Jan. 8, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

Giovanni “John” Caputo

Mr. Caputo, 85, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, died Jan. 16, 2012. Prior to retiring, he was the owner/operator of Cabro Trucking in Jersey City. More...

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