• Patricia A. McKeown

    Mrs. McKeown, 73, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, died Oct. 2, 2010, at CentraStateMedical Center, Freehold Township. She was a graduate of Patterson State Teachers College (now William Patterson University), Wayne. After 42 years of teaching, she retired from the Millstone Township school system in 2001, where she had been named Teacher of the…

  • Albert “Sonny” E. Deiter

    Mr. Deiter, 70, of Howell, died Sept. 24, 2010, at home. He was a bull rider, livestock contractor and a well-known cowboy. Mr. Deiter was predeceased by two sons, James and Albert III. Surviving are three sons, Daniel, Bryan and James Deiter; three daughters, Sissy Markus, Maryann Deiter and Kerrie Hurley; 12 grandchildren; and three…

  • There’s no better time to fall in love with the nature in New Jersey

    The gold and crimson palettes of oaks and maples. The refreshing chill to the air after so many months of heat and humidity. That timeless first night of wood smoke from fireplaces down the street. And the crunch of freshly fallen leaves underfoot. Fall outdoors in New Jersey is special for so many well-known reasons,…

  • Celebrate Gandhi by going vegan for a day

    Mohandas Gandhi’s birthday, which was Oct. 2, is commemorated both as International Day of Nonviolence and as World Day for Farm Animals. Gandhi promoted peace and respect for all living beings. We should all strive to be more like him, and we can start simply by being kinder to animals. Gandhi believed that “the greatness…

  • Foster respect in homes, schools, workplaces

    It’s heartbreaking. It’s despicable and so sad. Such a loss of respect defies definition and undermines our basic humanity. I’m talking about the invasion of privacy inflicted upon the Rutgers freshman (I omit his name out of respect for him and his family even though it’s well known in the press) by posting a video…

  • County to auction surplus items

    Monmouth County has scheduled a fall 2010 auction of surplus vehicles and equipment that will begin Oct. 16. The entire auction is being conducted online, according to a press release from the county. Bidding for all items will commence at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 and will begin to close at 6 p.m. Oct. 20. Bidding…

  • Students may examine county career academies

    The five career academies of the Monmouth County Vocational School District will be holding information sessions for eighth-grade students who are thinking about applying to one of the academies as a member of the class of 2015. “Monmouth County’s career academies have established themselves as state and national leaders of secondary education,” said Freeholder Deputy…

  • AHS Athletic Hall of Fame to induct six on Oct. 16

    Allentown High School (AHS) invites the public to celebrate its sports history by helping to recognize six new inductees for the Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s AHS Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony will take place at the Hamilton Manor in Yardville at 10 a.m. Oct. 16. Tickets cost $40 and include admission to the…

  • Youth basketball program continues in Upper Freehold

    Coaches will be paid again this year despite discussions to use volunteers BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — For the second year in a row, a resolution to hire personnel to run the winter youth basketball program came down to the wire. At the Oct. 7 meeting, the governing body voted 4-1 to approve…

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