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MUTS will host New York Red Bulls outing
Millstone United Travel Soccer (MUTS) will host its second annual New York Red Bulls outing on Sept. 24. All soccer players and their families are welcome to see the New York Red Bulls take on the Portland Timbers at Red Bull Arena, Harrison. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. Those attending may arrive earlier at the…
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Peddie swimmers medal in Baltimore
Peddie swimmers competed at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club’s Mid-Summer Classic in Baltimore, Md., and earned 23 medals in 15 individual and eight relay events. In this highly competitive long-course meet, 22 swimmers earned points by finishing in the top eight in their individual events. Another 18 earned points in other relays. Peddie’s men finished…
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Illegal fireworks burn house down, sparking new law
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Township Committee is serious about stopping the problem of illegal fireworks in the municipality. At the July 20 meeting, the governing body discussed an ordinance to curb the illicit use of fireworks. Mayor Nancy Grbelja said this is not just an issue on the fourth of July, but…
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U.F. officials say fair feedback has been positive thus far
Mayor says U.F. would consider hosting fair at Reed Park again BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Freedom Fest State Fair has come and gone. While the organizer claims the event had no effect on neighboring residents, town officials are still waiting to hear if there are any complaints. Upper Freehold residents in the…
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Millstone’s Xtreme Machines will give away Kawasaki Ninja sport bike
The grand finale to Kawasaki’s “Good Times Sales Event” summer promotion will hit close to home next month, when two dealers in Monmouth County give away a new Kawasaki Ninja 250R sport bike. Anyone wishing to enter the giveaway drawing will have to visit a participating dealership and ask for a free “ticket to win.”…
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Millstone Twp. has a dog in Holmdel Township’s fight
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The Township Committee resolved to support Holmdel Township’s position on a proposed amendment to the county wastewater management plan versus the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s direction. Millstone depends entirely on well water and septic tanks. The resolution passed at the July 20 meeting states that Millstone…
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Racehorse joins the ranks of those helping Malawi
Pledged donations to Villages in Partnership total $7K thus far BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Rev. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson, of the Allentown Presbyterian Church, meets Pastor Stephen, a trotting colt that has been helping Villages in Partnership raise money to help villagers in Malawi, Africa. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAY CHISTE Pastor Stephen is running for Africa…
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Upper Freehold files complaint against Allentown
Court may have to settle conflict over payments for shared fire services BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent A long-simmering dispute between Upper Freehold Township and neighboring Allentown over payments for shared fire services may end up in court. The township filed a complaint against the borough with state Superior Court in Freehold on July 14. The…
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State troopers bridge community gaps
Baseball camp teaches boys skills for success, brings towns together and benefits charities BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer New Jersey State Police show children tactical squad tools during a community event at the Millstone Township Middle School on July 23. The event culminated a weeklong baseball camp that state troopers sponsored for local middle school…
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