• Break into the world of comedy with five funny minutes

    Comedian Steve Trevelise to host laugh competition at Hightstown tavern Sept. 10 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Roosevelt’s Steve Trevelise, a comedian and radio personality who also teaches comedy at Catch A Rising Star in Princeton, will host a comedy competition at Tavern on the Lake in Hightstown on Sept. 10. ROOSEVELT— Ready to make…

  • Millstone plans to raise price of retrieving impounded pets

    New animal control services provider works with Helmetta shelter in Middlesex County BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Getting Fido or Fluffy back if picked up by animal control will likely cost more come September. The township contracted with Western Monmouth Animal Control (WMAC), overseen by the Manalapan Health Department, to provide animal control services…

  • business briefs 

    Jersey Shore Business Leaders (JSBL) will sponsor a “Getting to Know Us” networking event with other business professionals from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Watermark, 800 OceanAve., Asbury Park. The cost of $15 includes appetizers, an extended happy hour exclusively for this night, and a chance to win multiple door prizes. A…

  • Pop Warner slates Sept. 12 golf outing

    The Millstone Eagles Pop Warner will host its third annual golf outing at noon Sept. 12 at the Gambler Ridge Golf Club, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call 732-567-5701.

  • Student volunteers sought to coach teams

    Millstone Recreation invites students in grades 6–12 to volunteer as assistant coaches for its soccer and basketball programs. Students can have fun while fulfilling community service hours. Letters will be provided to those who volunteer upon completion of their service. Those who would like more information about the fall and spring programs that need coaching…

  • Sport Horse Showcase at Horse Park of N.J.

    The 2011 Sport Horse Showcase, hosted by Birch Creek Farm and Parade Field Farm Sport Horses, will be held during Dressage at Stone Tavern at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown. The event offers an opportunity to showcase sport horses of any discipline that are for sale. The horse presentation will be held 6-8…

  • Horse Rescue United joins Petfinder.com

    Horse Rescue United of Allentown has joined other animal welfare organizations in the area that list their homeless pets on Petfinder.com, a database that lists adoptable animals on the Internet. Horse Rescue United pets may be viewed at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ675.html. Apotential adopter will enter search criteria for the kind of pet he or she wants, and…

  • Quick action needed to combat obesity in children

    We have waited long enough for the food industry to voluntarily develop standards to reduce the marketing of unhealthy foods to children. While the proposed uniform standards recently announced by several food companies are a step in the right direction, they do not go far enough to have a significant impact on limiting the types…

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