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April 17, 2008
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Setting the stage for new traditions
Drama Club's first production at PAC dedicated l'chaim
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
Middle School students have set the stage for new theatrical traditions to take place in the Millstone Township School District. The 95-member Drama Club lit up the new auditorium this past weekend with the comical and poignant exploration of ethnic heritage, community, cultural traditions, toler... More...
With cuts looming, small towns consider merging
Residents discuss likelihood of Allentown, Upper Freehold reuniting
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine wants smaller municipalities in the state to merge and share services to cut costs. Allentown Borough and Upper Freehold Township, which existed as one town until the late 19th century and continue to share a school district, More...

Trick hoops and alley-oops in Allentown
Harlem Wizards help raise $3,000 for drug alliance
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Basketball wizards worked their dunking magic in the Allentown High School gym last week to raise money for a good cause. The Harlem Wizards played to a crowd of 550 and helped raise $3,000 for theAllentown/ Upper Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse, which is commonly kn... More...


Allentown will get its temp. bridge

ALLENTOWN - In response to local residents' concerns, Monmouth County will install a temporary bridge over Doctor's Creek during the construction of a new bridge and dam downtown. More...


Millstone to strengthen preservation commitment
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - An amendment to the township'smaster plan will likely go before the Township Committee later this month. More...


Millstone residents pay homage to Maggie Gilbert
"She was someone who reached out to all she met with open arms and helping hands." - Cindy Mayer
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE - Longtime municipal employee and community volunteerMaggie Gilbert lost her battlewith cancer lastweek. Gilbert, 62, died April 5 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She worked for the township for 13 years before retiring inDecember. More...


Millstone PTO to hold clothing drive April 26

TheMillstone Township PTOis sponsoring a spring clothing drive from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 at the Millstone Township Primary School, Schoolhouse Road. The PTO will collect bags of clothing, stuffed animals, shoes, belts, handbags and soft household items such as sheets, pillows, towels and ... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Tee off 'fore' education with the UFREF in June
The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation (UFREF) will host its first annual golf outing on June 9 at the Cream Ridge Golf Club in Upper Freehold. All proceeds from the event will go toward the foundation's grant programs in support of the Upper Freehold Regional School District. More...
•Scouts to host Venture Crew program on May 5
•Children can take class to create a forest in a box
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 Letters
•Help cats through public education and TNR
Arguably, the greatest hurdle to managing the cat overpopulation crisis in New Jersey is the public's noncompliance in spaying and neutering companion cats and allowing them (especially unaltered ones) to roam free. It is these actions, or lack thereof, that provides a constant "supply" of cats, w... More...
•Prepare now to help save stray animals
•Millstone PTO and PTSA thank community for continued support
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 Editorials
•For the Record
An article titled "Millstone First Aid Squad seeks funding, volunteers" in the April 10 Examiner incorrectly stated that the squad needs financial contributions to replenish supplies such as tasers. The squad does not use tasers.We regret the error. More...
•Red State/Blue State
•Coda
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 Obituaries
•Madelyn "Miss Maggie" Palmer Gilbert
Mrs. Gilbert, 62, ofMillstone Township, died April 5, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was an administrative assistant for the Township of Millstone for 13 years prior to retiring in December. More...
•Frances Helen Zabriskie
•Esther DiGregorio
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 Schools
•The pageant kings of Allentown High School
Seniors strut their stuff to raise money for sick children
The crowd rushed into the pageant and when the lights dimmed, the curtain opened to 12 senior boys thrusting to Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff." Allentown High School was proud to present "Mr. Allentown 2008" in the auditorium on April 4. More...
•To go, or not to go for the gap year
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 Sports
•Ready ... aim ... fire!
Allentown's Vince Rini unleashes a shot at goal against Ocean Township during a game on April 10. Allentown went on to win the game by a score of 17-2. More...
•Fish On
•Sports Shorts
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