• Paranormal sleuths to appear at library

    The New Jersey Researchers of Paranormal Evidence will offer a program beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St. Paranormal investigators will offer their firsthand accounts of hunt experiences, as well as ghost stories. There will be an overview of technology and equipment used in paranormal investigations and…

  • Family thankful for reunion with canine companion

    I n mid-September, Penny, a young dog we had recently adopted from a shelter, ran off and was lost for more than three weeks. During that time, we searched extensively for her, distributed and posted flyers, and placed a “Lost Dog” ad with a photo in Greater Media Newspapers. Numerous residents called with sightings and…

  • Many contributed to success of Open Space Pace

    Our precious horse industry has been resuscitated. The first Open Space Pace daylong racing and entertainment spectacular at Freehold Raceway on Sept. 29 was an unqualified success. Record crowds came to the track to enjoy the pageantry and excitement. It was a free, spirited, family-oriented day of food, top-flight music and more than 30 vendors,…

  • Ghost-tracking moms tour local sites

    Nighttime hunt of area ‘haunts’ brings out scares and screams BY LIZZ DINNIGAN Correspondent An alleged ghost presence at Rose Hill Cemetery, located off Ravine Drive in Matawan. On a typical Tuesday evening, normal 40-something moms can be found preparing dinner for their families or helping their kids with homework. I, on the other hand,…

  • Fall festivities

    Although Sarah Gollubier, 16, is dressed for the part, instead of scaring anyone off, she welcomes them to come and make their own scarecrows to support the Allentown High School band during Allentown’s Fall Fest. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Fun-seeking crowds far outnumbered the falling leaves at Allentown’s Fall Festival, held Oct. 13 and 14. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Upper Freehold Township Committee

    Election 2012 Steve Alexander A contest is underway for the two available seats on the Township Committee this year. The two incumbent Republican candidates are facing two Democratic challengers. — Jane Meggitt Steve Alexander Age: 47Family:Married, with threechildrenEducation:Bachelor of Artsin criminal justice,Temple University;Juris Doctor,Thomas CooleyLaw School; andMaster of Laws,Temple UniversityOccupation: Attorney (shareholder in thesecond-oldest law…

  • Millstone moves forward on senior housing

    Township also seeks grant for Stillhouse Road improvements The old carriage house and barn at the Allen House property on Route 524 have been taken down, perhaps eventually to find new life at Millstone’s Thomas Baird Homestead property on Baird Road. In September, the Township Committee passed a resolution seeking funding from the Monmouth County…

  • Local haunts

    Guests listen as Allan Savolaine (not pictured) relates stories about some of the graves at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Matawan, on Oct. 20. The two-hour tour included tales of the 1916 Matawan Creek shark attack victims, the Great Matawan fire of 1901, and ghost sightings at Rose Hill. The cemetery tour is one of many…

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