• Blink-182 comes to arts center with new release on the way

    BY NATHAN ROSMAN Correspondent Tom DeLonge Blink-182 are making their return to the music industry this fall with their sixth studio album, “Neighborhoods,” which is scheduled for release on Sept. 27. Following a hiatus that began in 2005, Blink-182, a pop punk band, reunited at the 2009 Grammy awards and announced that a new album…

  • Blocked sewer lines create big stink in Roosevelt

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — The borough would like to ensure that it’s not reimbursing homeowners too much for clearing municipal sewer blockages, by having its employees verify the work. The borough has official sewer blockage reimbursement forms available at the municipal building. Councilman Jeff Ellentuck reported at the July 25 meeting that a…

  • Writing competition seeks authors

    The Unlimited Potential Theater Company (UPTCo), a project of VSA New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents, 18 years of age or older, for its 18th annual Joyce Indik New JerseyWordsmith Competition. The contest is open to all writers, and submissions by writers with disabilities are especially…

  • Teacher gives rising stars a place to shine in the summer

    Students in new theater camp ready to teach lessons in not being a grown-up BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Above: Angelisa Hinton (standing) and fellow theater camp participants rehearse for the musical “How to Eat Like a Child and Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-Up” at the Stone Bridge Middle School on July 27.…

  • Resources available for troubled teens

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Substance abuse increases a teenager’s risk of suicide, according to the local drug alliance. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-24-year-olds, with more than 50 percent of teens who commit suicide having a history of alcohol and drug abuse. The frequency of suicide attempts among…

  • Sarah Townsend’s death by drowning ruled a suicide

    Family sets up memorial fund for scholarship in AHS student’s name BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Sarah Townsend An investigation into the death of Sarah Townsend has concluded that the 18- year-old took her own life on May 9. Burlington County Medical Examiner Ian Hood did not find any signs of trauma on Townsend’s body…

  • The future of harness racing starts here

    Youths learn about caring for racehorses and competing in exhibitions at summer camp BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Volunteer trainer Julie Miller of Millstone instructs Joanna Ricci, 11, of Upper Freehold during the Harness Horse Youth Foundation’s summer camp at Gaitway Farm in Manalapan on July 29. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Young equine enthusiasts had a chance to…

  • Afghans depicting Allentown for sale

    The Women’s Association of Allentown has blue, green and cranberry afghans for sale. The afghans depict Allentown’s school, lake, homes and more. Each afghan costs $45. All money raised goes back to the community through donations to various charities in the local area. Afghans can be purchased at the Allentown Library or by contacting Janice…

  • Monmouth County Library seeks new logo

    Acontest for a new library logo is currently under way. The aim is to emphasize the added dimension of the library’s services that are part of the growing dynamic of the Monmouth County Library system. The new logo will be used on the library webpage, letterhead, fliers and other library documents. The logo contest, which…

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