• Elizabeth M. Gunther

    Mrs. Gunther, 99, of Howell, died Sept. 23, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Acertified public accountant, she graduated from Rider College’s former Trenton location. Mrs. Gunther was a direct descendent of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. She was predeceased by her husband, James Gunther, in 1967; and a daughter,…

  • Evelyn Zgolich

    Mrs. Zgolich, 92, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 12, 2011, at The Manor, Freehold. Born in Millstone, she was a resident of Colts Neck before moving to Freehold. Mrs. Zgolich was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Freehold. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1969; two sons, Lawrence Burdge in…

  • Welcome autumn in the historic village of Allentown

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer For the past 28 years, thousands of people have gathered in downtown Allentown to celebrate the advent of autumn. The annual Allentown Fall Festival beckons both residents and visitors to welcome autumn to the village while exploring its historic buildings and homes, antique and specialty shops, parks and restaurants. This…

  • Moms recognize firefighters’ daily efforts

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Millstone firefighters are willing to sacrifice their lives to save others. Both the township’s career and volunteer firefighters knowingly take this risk, which is why local mothers showered them with recognition on Sept. 11. “Being recognized by any organization is an honor and to be recognized by the MOMS Club,…

  • JCP&L head: Communications ‘failed’ during Hurricane Irene

    Downed trees, flooded roads added to challenge of restoring power to 750,000+ customers BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer When more than 750,000 customers were left in the dark after Hurricane Irene, the president of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) said the company could have done a better job of shedding light on the situation…

  • Free instructional lacrosse clinic offered

    Millstone Recreation will hold a free instructional lacrosse clinic for youngsters in kindergarten through eighth grade 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Abate Park, 29 Charleston Spring Road. Participants should bring a lacrosse stick, if possible. Equipment will be available for purchase and knowledgeable personnel will be on hand to advise on equipment…

  • Zumbathon to raise cancer research funds

    Millstone resident Lynn Mele will host a Zumbathon on Oct.1 to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1 hall at 30 Siloam Road. Tickets cost $15 in advanced and $20 at the…

  • Church will hold blood drive on Oct. 8

    Allentown United Methodist Church, 22 Church St., will hold a blood drive in the church hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8. To sign up, call Linda at 609-259-2691 or 609- 259-7265.

  • Family flea market and costume swap Oct. 1

    The Monmouth County Park System’s Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market on Oct. 1 will feature individual, business and nonprofit vendors, as well as a Halloween costume swap. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turkey Swamp Park on Georgia Road in Freehold Township. Bring old costumes and trade them for different…

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