-

-

AHS alumnus: Travel is the best education
After serving in the Peace Corps, Eric Smith plans to work in microfinance in Latin America BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Eric Smith believes that the world is just too big to stay in one place his whole life. Above: Cream Ridge native Eric Smith, who graduated from Allentown High School in 2005, teaches recycling…
-

Roosevelt, Millstone consider sharing superintendent
Both school districts have asked UFRSD’s Dick Fitzpatrick to consider position BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Millstone Township School District and Roosevelt Public School have started to discuss the possibility of sharing a superintendent. Both posted ads for new superintendents with the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) in October and hope to have…
-

Disabled in SureHands at Riding High Farm
New lift helps wheelchair-bound teens, adults continue horseback riding BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer When Justin Kahn reached adulthood, he could no longer mount and dismount a horse. Riding High Farm Program Director Robyn Struz (l-r) assists rider Jeff Belpanno, of Hightstown, onto a horse with the help of Ann Kkas and the new SureHands…
-

Grief support offered at monthly meeting
The local chapter of the Compassionate Friends will hold its monthly meeting at 7: 30 p.m. Jan. 3. The group typically meets on the first Monday of each month at the Capital Health System of Hamilton, 1445 Whitehorse- Mercerville Road, Hamilton Township. The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive…
-

Registration for MCCC winter session is open
Enrollment is open for Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) winter session, which provides opportunities to earn college credits online or on campus during winter break. The courses are open to students from other colleges. The on-site classes begin Jan. 3 and run for three weeks at both the West Windsor and James Kerney campuses. The…
-

Discussion on vehicle rules for agriculture
“Motor Vehicle Regulations for Agriculture” will be the topic of a seminar presented by Karen Kritz of the N.J. Department of Agriculture. The Millstone Township Agricultural Advisory Council is sponsoring the seminar, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the municipal meeting room located at 215 Millstone Road. Light refreshments will be…
-

Old Barracks Museum events Dec. 26 and 28
The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton will sponsor Patriots’ Week events on Dec. 26 and 28. Tours of the Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack St., where guests can meet the soldiers of the battles of Trenton and observe them drilling and receiving marching orders, will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26. The…
-

Hope Fire Co. welcomes two new firefighters
Ira Doubert, 41, and Roger Smith Jr., 18, have joined Allentown’s Hope Fire Company. The two firefighters graduated from the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Freehold. The academy hosted a graduation ceremony for 30 firefighters on Dec. 14 and 31 firefighters on Dec. 16. The firefighters took a four-month certification course and learned fire behavior,…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
