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January 29, 2009
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Millstone wrestlers have a solid stance
Middle school team undefeated this season
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
Millstone Township Middle School wrestling has hit its heyday. The team of 15 sixth-, seventhand eighth-graders led by coach Anthony Stillitano is undefeated this season. The wrestlers' latest win came Jan. 21 at the expense of the Upper Freehold Regional Middle School team, where they racked up 5... More...
Salt causing problems in Indian Point
Millstone, county researching water issues
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Rick Muraski's living conditions in Millstone's Indian Point development have been a nightmare for the past couple of months, due to salt in his water. The salt is causing pipes to fall apart, making laundry and showering problematic and destroying his quality of life. That's what Muraski told me... More...

Martial arts with heart
Demonstration helps raise over $75,000 for Enable
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Martial arts means more than blocking, kicking and punching. Over 200 students and instructors from the United Taekwondo Academies in Manalapan and Union came together at the Millstone Performing Arts Center on Jan. 24 to demonstrate that martial arts is just as much about generosity and putting ... More...


BOE candidates must file to run by March 2
Nomination packets available at district offices
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Residents who would like to run for a seat on the Millstone or the Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education must file a petition to do so by the second day of March. The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for a position on either board is 4 p.m. March 2. The election will take plac... More...


Millstone not pursuing multiple sewage plants
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Mayor Nancy Grbelja defended a paragraph in a March 18, 2008, letter submitted to the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) that she said some residents have been taking out of context. More...


Fire ravages home on Stagecoach Rd.

MILLSTONE — Township firefighters battled a three-alarm fire in a Stagecoach Road home under frigid conditions Jan. 19. Members of the Millstone Township fire and first aid departments were dispatched to 67 Stagecoach Road at 10:03 p.m. for a reported structure fire. More...


 Bulletin Board
•U.F. dog licenses must be renewed by Jan. 31
Upper Freehold Township dog license renewals must be completed by Jan. 31.Beginning Feb. 1, the township will assess a license renewal late fee of $10. Licenses can be obtained at the municipal clerk's office during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. More...
•Fans sought for Lady Redbirds' Sat. game
•Mathkinz Math competition this weekend
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 Letters
•N.J. needs long-term preservation funding
In his recent State of the State address, Gov. Jon Corzine announced his support for renewing New Jersey's open space preservation funding this year. This is good news, since our state, a longtime national leader in land preservation, has run out of funds and millions of acres of farmland, forest... More...
•U.F. resident smooths over differences with BOE member
•Those opposed to Millstone COAH plan should get involved
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 Greg Bean's Column
•In the newspaper business, the only constant is change
When I landed my first job in journalism 30 years ago this month, I had a freshly minted sheepskin proclaiming my Master of Arts in English (one of the most worthless degrees in the world in terms of making a living), no experience and an overinflated opinion of my writing ability. More...
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 Obituaries
•Christine Van Handel
Mrs. Van Handel, 91, of Millstone Township, died Jan. 20, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Mrs. Van Handel and her family owned and operated Van Handel's Farm and Market on Route 33, Millstone. She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin C. Van Handel, in 1971. Surviving are a... More...
•Edith Nancy Blackwell
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 Schools
•AHS students study inaugural process
Allentown High School made the inauguration of Barack Obama an integral part of the school day Jan. 20. All students had the opportunity to watch the conferral of the oath of office on the new president and vice president, as well as Obama's inaugural speech, according to Principal Chris Nagy. More...
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 Sports
•Battling for position
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Millstone Middle School's Alex Alves grapples with Allentown's Lewis Togna during their 100-pound bout on Jan. 21. Right: Dakota Wojcik (l) of Allentown Middle School holds position during his 95- pound bout. For more on Millstone's wrestling program, turn to page ... More...
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