• Millstone Comm. Ed. slates new classes

    Millstone Township Community Education is offering several adult classes in April in both Millstone and Allentown.  Oil painting, offered 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 12-May 24 (skip April 19), in the Millstone Elementary School art room. Call instructor Carrie Venezia with questions at 609-577-8556. A supply list will be sent upon registration. The fee is…

  • Interim superintendent tries to get voters on board with budget

    Spending plan covers costs of new counselor and teachers, as well as curriculum initiatives BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — “Do you ever want to repeat the insanity of the start of this school year?” Interim Superintendent of Schools John Szabo posed that question to the public on March 28 before the Board of Education…

  • Middle school drinking water still monitored

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Water testing will continue at the middle school, even though the last test results did not show elevated lead levels. Back in June, the drinking water had a lead level of 16 parts per billion when the standard level for drinking water is 15 parts per billion. Like all…

  • Using science to preserve N.J.’s natural heritage

    When a plant or animal makes it onto the state’s threatened and endangered species list, it’s sad news with a silver lining. It’s sad news because the listing means it’s in danger of extinction in New Jersey. It’s good news because help is on the way to protect the species and its habitat. Without intervention,…

  • Writer: Senator’s stand on double-dipping is hypocritical

    State Sen. Jennifer Beck (RMonmouth and Mercer) has recently announced her sponsorship of legislation that would prohibit the government practice of “double-dipping,” which is simultaneously collecting a government pension and a government salary. She said, “There are certain abuses of the pension system in New Jersey that, more than others, erode the public’s trust in…

  • Studies suggest vegan diet is healthier

    March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time for people to switch to a vegan diet and reduce their risk for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. According to the American Cancer Society, “A diet high in fat, especially fat from animal sources, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer.” Research shows that people…

  • Civil War programs slated for April 10

    MANALAPAN — To mark the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, will host “Muster in Manalapan,” an afternoon of Civil War programs for the whole family, from 1-5 p.m. April 10. The muster will give event-goers the chance to sample authentic food of…

  • Run with Eagles slated for April 9

    ALLENTOWN — Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 is busy preparing the fifth annual RunWith Eagles 5K race and one-mile fun run. The event will be held at Byron Johnson Park in Upper Freehold on April 9. The fun run will start at 9 a.m. and the 5K race will start at 10 a.m. Ellisdale Road…

  • We’ve finally got a reason for celebration in April

    CODA GREG BEAN With the exception of my birthday — which I think should be a national holiday that includes gifting yours truly— there isn’t a lot to look forward to in April. So if you just got through reading the Sunday newspapers and are suffering a case of bad-news overload like I am, here’s…

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