• Scout sees bedtime stories as means to sweet dreams

    Teen to host free family reading event on April 30 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Jenna Beth Wincek will host a family reading event at the Millstone Community Center on April 30 as part of earning the Girl Scout Silver Award. MILLSTONE — Jenna Beth Wincek believes more children would smile as they drift off…

  • U.F. explores alternative bulk waste options

    Officials against charging residents extra fees BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — In a further effort to cut costs, the township is considering changes to its bulk waste drop-off. At the April 14 Township Committee meeting, Township Administrator Dianne Kelly reported that she recently had a meeting with Department of Public Works (DPW) and…

  • November election could go uncontested in four local towns

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Unless there are write-in votes for candidates in the June 7 primary election, there will be no local contests in the November general election. In Upper Freehold, Republican Robert Frascella is running for his second term on the Township Committee and the sole seat available this year. No Democrats filed to…

  • A child first, then an established child model

    Millstone family shares ins and outs of raising daughter in the ad world BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Chloe Almeida, 12, Millstone, has been featured in ads for Macy’s, Nordstrom and Joe Fresh Jeans. A lthough her image appears on shopping bags at P.S. Aeropostale and giant posters at Target, few Millstone residents realize that it’s their…

  • Municipal budget to impact taxes slightly in Upper Freehold Twp.

    Two officials vote against spending plan, voice opposition to raise for employees BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Both the mayor and deputy mayor voted against the 2011 municipal budget at the April 14 Upper Freehold Township Committee meeting. Under the budget, which passed in a 3- 2 vote, the average home assessed at $446,215 will have…

  • Make cupcakes, not war

    AHS students learn sweet lessons from first-ever cupcake challenge BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Juniors Danielle Rivas and Michael Oliu prepare the icing for their “Margaritaville Madness” cupcakes during the final round of Allentown High School’s first-ever Cupcake Challenge on April 14. For more photos, see www.gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY Baking is a culinary science requiring precise measurements,…

  • Community forum on April 25 to address teen behavior, substance abuse, mental health

    MILLSTONE — When children display changes in their mood or behavior parents may wonder if they’re seeing typical teenage growth or something else. A community forum on April 25 will help parents better understand teen behavior, substance abuse and mental health issues. “Crossing the Line” will take place at 7 p.m. in the municipal court…

  • Reunion slated for USS Columbus crews

    Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG- 12 from 1944 though 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present are invited to attend a reunion Sept. 21-24 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Va. Call 260-486-2221, fax 260-492-9771 or email [email protected] to RSVP.

  • ‘Hair of the Dog’ to benefit homeless pets

    Registration is now open for the fourth annual “Hair of the Dog” 5K race to be held 10 a.m. May 22 at Silver Decoy Winery. The event, organized by Tri State Weimaraner Rescue and Res-Q-Pets Animal Rescue, will benefit homeless pets. Runners/walkers will receive complimentary goody bags, snacks, water, a raffle entry, a Silver Decoy…

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