• Eagles keep eye on the prize

    The Millstone Eagles Jr. Midget intermediate cheer team gathers around their second-place trophy after the national championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando early this month. The girls took second place among 16 teams from around the country in their category. It was the team’s first year competing on the intermediate level, and…

  • Freeholders to reorganize Jan. 5

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will hold a sine die meeting at 11 a.m. Jan. 5 in the second floor meeting room of the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Main Street, Freehold Borough. This meeting is held to conclude financial and other business matters for 2011. The Latin term sine die means the final…

  • Ribbon cutting at Allentown Bridge

    A ribbon cutting to mark the completed reconstruction of the Allentown Pond Dam and the replacement of the Allentown Bridge was scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Allentown Bridge on County Route 524, South Main Street, Allentown. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic have been using the new bridge since August, and the dam…

  • Monmouth Park talks down to the wire

    Oceanport mulls study to look at racetrack operation BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Sen. Jennifer Beck (R- 12th District) said last week that residents would not be left holding the bag if Monmouth Park, the borough’s largest taxpayer, does not operate in 2012. “I have had personal conversations with the governor about the fact…

  • Heart of N.J. Chorus seeks ladies who sing

    Women who like to sing are encouraged to discover their inner diva with the Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International. Members stress that the chorus is more than just an a cappella ensemble, it is a family who enjoy getting together each week, sharing friendships as well as great music. Guests are welcome…

  • Goodwill center will open in Upper Freehold

    Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia has announced that it will be opening an attended donation center at 86 Route 526 in Upper Freehold. A grand opening is anticipated in the near future. Goodwill encourages local residents to go green and support a good cause by donating gently used clothing, accessories, household goods,…

  • School Time students salute troops

    BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Students from School Time Learning Center in Allentown surround a military Humvee during a visit from members of the military and Red Cross. Adults taking part in the event (l-r) are Elizabeth Cruz, a teacher at School Time; Sgt. Jerry DiBona; Sgt. Marlon Palma, with his daughter, Yasmine Palma to…

  • And for her birthday? A new filter!

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH When Pat, my beloved husband of many years, walked in the door on a recent night, he was beaming with pride. “I’ve been thinking about you all day long,” he said. Then he smiled slyly, looked at me with love and reported, “And I’ve been considering an expensive gift.”…

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