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November 13, 2008
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Turkey Trot returns to Horse Park
Volunteers help make fundraiser a reality again
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
After a one-year hiatus, the Turkey Trot was back at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Upper Freehold, on Nov. 9. The popular fundraiser for the Horse Park featured a used-tack sale in the indoor arena. More...
No upsets in local elections
Uncontested races mostly usher in familiar faces
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

While the outcome of the presidential race garnered a lot of excitement on Nov. 4, there was next to none for the Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold elections because all the seats went to uncontested candidates. More...

AHS alumni return to serve as role models
Four grads inducted into new academic hall of fame
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

At the completion of the 2004 additions to the high school, Principal Chris Nagy had a dream. He dreamed that Allentown High School would have an athletic hall of fame and another hall of fame to honor academics, as other schools, such as those in Rumson and Fair Haven, have. More...


GOP wins contested election
Schumacher, Armenante retain council seats
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The Allentown Borough Council will remain all-Republican next year. In the only local contested race, Republican incumbents Michael Schumacher and Margaret Armenante retained their seats on the governing body. More...


Voters approve open space tax increases
U.F. OKs 2-cent increase, Allentown OKs 3.5-cent hike BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Despite a gloomy economy, residents of Allentown and Upper Freehold overwhelmingly approved ballot questions on Nov. 4 to increase their open space taxes. More...


Donations for soldiers' kids sought

MILLSTONE — The children of military personnel deployed overseas may get an extra bit of holiday cheer from local residents this season. At the Nov. 5 Township Committee meeting, the governing body agreed to support Project Little Soldier at the request of state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12) an... More...


U.F. struggles to save its Community Day
Economic climate putting damper on local fundraising
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Although economic times are tough, the governing body plans to keep the township's Community Day an annual event. At the Nov. 6 Township Committee meeting, officials discussed how to hold Community Day, as more money is needed to do so. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Scouts sponsoring blood drive Nov. 22
The Millstone Township Girl Scout service unit will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Millstone Township Community Center, Route 524, Millstone. All donors will receive T-shirts and be entered into a raffle for gift cards. More...
•Thanksgiving food drive to be held
•Moms Club of Millstone to meet
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 Letters
•Downtown Allentown store lives up to name
Our family could not possibly let one more Halloween pass by without extending a great big thank you to Heather Saracin and Jim Bruno at The Sweetest Things Candy Store in Allentown. More...
•Resources are available for those who stutter
•Obama's victory recalls the promise of an earlier election
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 Greg Bean's Column
•Cabinet position for Corzine would be a huge disaster
So, the rumor mill is running overtime with speculation that New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine is being considered for a cabinet position on President-elect Barack Obama's team. Specifically, he's said to be under consideration for the position of secretary of the Treasury. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•These days we're walkin' on the sunny side of life
Dear Greg: Well, at least we didn't have to listen to Fleetwood Mac. Remember the big celebration back in 1992, when your guys Bill and Al promised the most ethical administration in history? They kept playing "Don't Stop Thinkin' About Tomorrow,'' as the adoring crowd clamored to touch the hand... More...
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 Sports
•RU men looking to bounce back from difficult season
Hoops team placed last in Big East a year ago
Any college basketball team that finishes 11-20 knows that it needs to make some big changes, and the Rutgers men's squad is no different. With six freshmen and a transfer on this year's team, coach Fred Hill feels he has the pieces to make the turnaround happen. More...
•Rutgers women hope to go further than ever
•NJSIAA Central Sectional Cross-Country Championships
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