Riding down the wrong path Mining co. urges ATV riders to keep out of dangerous quarry BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       Although it looks like a dirt paradise for off-road vehicles (ORV), Buck Mining & Materials Inc.'s quarry in Millstone is really private property where trespassers can be seriously injured and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. More ... Academy commuters vent over bus issues Riders complain that full buses pass by and no options are available BY ERIN O. STATTEL Correspondent       The commuters are restless and unhappy. Last week they let someone know that. State Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) held a forum on Aug. More ... One strike could mean out of game Parents, players and coaches will have to sign new code of conduct BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Bad behavior will no longer be tolerated at township sporting events. The Township Committee voted unanimously at its Aug. 2 meeting to establish a code of conduct for individuals attending, coaching, officiating or participating in youth sporting events on municip... More ... Clearwater Festival has global-warming theme       The 32nd annual Clearwater Festival, New Jersey's oldest and largest eco-festival, will be held Aug. 18-19 at Sunset Park in Asbury Park. The theme of this year's event, which is presented by Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater, is "Global Warming - You'd Better Sweat It! More ... Kids have 'whale' of a time in the Great Bible Reef BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Local youths dove deep into biblical teachings last week. Campers at St. Joseph Catholic Church's annual vacation Bible school experienced "The Great Bible Reef" July 30 to Aug. 3. At the beginning of each day of camp, the children received playing cards featuring t... More ... Martial arts with heart Youngster gets a kick out of raising funds for cancer research BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Michael Ragosa could have asked for any of the latest toys for his fourth birthday, but he didn't. In lieu of gifts this year, Michael encouraged his friends to make contributions to the Embrace Kids Foundation in New Brunswick, formerly known as the Institute for Child... More ... Keeping horse industry at pace may cost $50M-$75M Legislators aim to ramp up support for $1.1B enterprise in trouble BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Assemblyman Joseph Malone (R-30) wants to use bare-knuckle politics to get legislators in Trenton to understand the importance of New Jersey's horse industry and racing. Malone made his remarks at a meeting of about 40 top equine industry members and local and stat... More ... Charity gala announces beneficiaries BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Grab a mini dress or a leisure suit, put on some platform shoes and get ready to disco. The seventh annual Millstone Charity Gala, slated for the evening of Oct. 13 at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, is going to be "Oh, What a Night." The party, which raises fun... More ... Frogbridge campers help children with cancer Sportsathon nets more than $6,500 for Pediatric Cancer Foundation       MILLSTONE - Hundreds of local campers plunged into helping kids with cancer this summer. For this year's Sportsathon, the Millstone day camp partnered with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and asked several hundred campers to swim laps on behalf of children who have cancer. The camp h... More ... Millstone Township loves a parade to have a permit BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Officials have introduced two ordinances that would regulate parades, demonstrations and other assemblies on township property. Mayor Nancy Grbelja said that both ordinances were brought forward at the request of the township's Veterans Council. A public hearing on both o... More ... For the Record       An article that appeared in the July 26 Examiner titled "Another I-195 Interchange in U.F. Is Possible" reported that Committeeman Stephen Alexander said he wanted to look at ways to make it safer for kids in the Sharon Station Road area to walk to school. More ... Millstone Board of Ed. operating to the full again Labor lawyer who also worked for 3 governors takes vacant seat BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The Board of Education once again has a full nine members. Kevin McGovern was sworn in at the July 31 meeting to replace board member Gina Morrone, who resigned two weeks into her second term. Only two candidates had filed to run for the three available seats on t... More ... Trying to put a price on preserving U.F. Officials consider putting open space tax increase to a vote in November BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Residents may get a chance to put their money where the township's remaining open space is this November. The Township Committee continued to discuss at its Aug. 16 meeting the possibility of placing a question on the general election ballot asking residents to rai... More ... Elie Wiesel scheduled to speak in Lakewood       LAKEWOOD - Georgian Court University, the Strand Theater and the Jewish Federation of Ocean County will present "Against Indifference," an afternoon with Nobel Prize-winner Elie Wiesel on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Strand Theater. More ... Summer camp volunteers needed       The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking summer camp volunteers who are looking for a rewarding and memorable experience. Volunteer counselors are needed to help young people with neuromuscular diseases enjoy a fun-filled MDA summer camp from Aug. 18-24 at Spring Valley, N.Y. More ... 'Donut' may need new hole Allentown discusses pulling out of shared services with U.F. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Deputy Mayor William Miscoski hasn't minced any words at recent Township Committee meetings when it comes to neighboring Allentown. Miscoski has said that the borough "doesn't pay a nickel" for services it shares with Upper Freehold Township. More ...