• Photos

    The Allentown High School football team had the support of the school’s band and color guard when the Redbirds hosted Neptune High School in an NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III state playoff semifinal game on Nov. 30. The visiting Scarlet Fliers defeated the Redbirds, 28-21. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Christmas lights and latke bites

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN It’s impossible not to smile watching my children enthusiastically help my husband set up and decorate the Christmas tree each year. “Daddy, I remember this one!” “Oh, I love the colorful bubble lights!” The recognition of specific ornaments and memories of gifts received during last year’s holiday season come flooding back.…

  • Dec. events at library

    ALLENTOWN — The following events will take place at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., during December. The library may be reached at 609-259-7565.  Live “Nutcracker” performance at the library, 4 p.m. Dec. 6. This performance will be presented by the Performing Arts Ensemble Studio of Red Bank.  Dianne Adler presents Kids…

  • Visitors will tour Princeton Battlefield

    On Jan. 1, the Princeton Battlefield Society will be sponsoring a real-time tour of the Battle of Princeton, which occurred on Jan. 3, 1777. Join William P. Tatum III, noted British Army historian, to trace the steps of American and British units. There is no charge for this tour, though donations to the park are…

  • ‘Gift Wrapped’ will usher in holidays

    MILLSTONE — The Millstone Performing Arts Center, 5 Dawson Ct., will present “Gift Wrapped” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8. The show, directed by Gina Whalen, will entertain with 22 holiday songs. The cast of 45 includes professional performers and local talent. Among the adult vocalists, Bruce Clough has performed more than 100 roles on stage…

  • datebook 

     The Millstone-Roosevelt Little League is now offering early registration for the spring 2013 baseball season. Early registrants can save as much as $75 per child by completing online registration by Dec. 15. The organization has added a new 50/70 league open to 11- to 13-year-olds. Visit the league website at mr-ll.org for registration information.…

  • on campus 

    Johnny Rosenkranz of Allentown was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the Berklee College of Music, Boston, Mass. He is a 2009 graduate of Allentown High School.

  • Whiners were an unbearable part of Sandy aftermath

    I wish to fight back the tide of negative press featured in the editorial sections of newspapers and on local talk radio. My family and I have been residents in Freehold Township for about three years. In that time, Freehold Township has had weather incidents unlike any in the surrounding areas. We have been dealing…

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