Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Frances Helen Zabriskie

    Mrs. Zabriskie, 95, ofManalapan, diedApril 8, 2008, at CentraStateMedical Center in Freehold. She lived in Hudson County before moving to Manalapan a year ago. Mrs. Zabriskie was predeceased by her husband, Paul in 1988. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Carolyn of Manalapan; two granddaughters; and four great grandchildren. A funeral…

  • Coda

    The best local politicians do it for love of their towns GREG BEAN I’ve often wondered since I moved to New Jersey why any sane individual would run for most elected offices here. Gregory Bean is executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. You can reach him at [email protected]. Most of the offices are not full-time…

  • Millstone PTO and PTSA thank community for continued support

    On April 4, the Millstone Township PTO and PTSA held their third annual Ladies Night Out Gift Auction at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. This sold-out event was an astounding success. We would like to take this time to thank those who gave their time and talents to help organize the event. A dedicated group of…

  • To go, or not to go for the gap year

    BY MEGAN VARANYAK Correspondent PHOTO COURTESY OF JARETT HUNEKE Guidance counselor Carol Bost gives student Michelle Najecki, of Millstone Township, a course catalog for the University of Delaware amid the bustling halls of Allentown High School. ALLENTOWN – While many high school seniors decidewhat to pack into cardboard boxes and prepare to walk the grassy…

  • Help cats through public education and TNR

    Arguably, the greatest hurdle to managing the cat overpopulation crisis in New Jersey is the public’s noncompliance in spaying and neutering companion cats and allowing them (especially unaltered ones) to roam free. It is these actions, or lack thereof, that provides a constant “supply” of cats, which adds to and increases the burgeoning outdoor cat…

  • Bill would support fight against Lyme disease

    As president of LymeQuest Support Group and Advocacy Project, I have watched with sadness as Lyme disease has devastated our communities and our state, disabled countless victims, and destroyed lives. Many innocent children suffer and lose their childhood from the ravages of this disease, which can cause cardiac, neurological, musculoskeletal and psychiatric manifestations. Many adults…

  • The pageant kings of Allentown High School

    Seniors strut their stuff to raise money for sick children BY MELANIE SMOLYN & MEGAN VARANYAK Correspondents The crowd rushed into the pageant and when the lights dimmed, the curtain opened to 12 senior boys thrusting to Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff.” PHOTO COURTESY OF ZAK MOY Allentown High School seniors Tommy Baber of the Spanish…

  • Millstoners should know horse riding comes with responsibility

    Horse riders of Millstone, please remember that riding a horse is a pleasure that comes with responsibility. Do not ride on residential property uninvited. I have lived in Millstone over 60 years and I do not have the right to walk anyplace I feel like walking. So why should the horse riders ride anyplace they…

  • Red State/Blue State

    These guys don’t need no stinkin’ tax relief DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: Don’t get me wrong, partner,…