Wealth of county history recalled at ceremony Church and cemetery in Holmdel tie into Upper Freehold's heritage BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer      Col. Asher Holmes, one of the great patriots of the American Revolution, has been at rest in the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ (UCC) cemetery for almost 200 years. More ... A modern-day carpenter who works with the grain Roosevelt resident creates furniture in small batches at his home studio BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      ROOSEVELT - The symbioses of simple form and function is apparent in Gary Edelstein's life and work. More ... Unfair labor charges filed against Millstone officials BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      A local union alleges that Millstone Township officials violated labor laws while handling an employee's harassment complaint. More ... Filmmaker scares up sci-fi cult classics Using local actors, Disbrow at work on fifth horror flick BY LARRY RAPPOPORT Correspondent      For Warren Disbrow, every day is Halloween.Disbrow, you see, is a maverick filmmaker who revels in creating science fiction horror films. More ... Bush helps N.J. preserve its heritage      The National Heritage Areas Act of 2006, which contains then-Sen. Jon Corzine's Crossroads of the Revolution legislation, was signed into law by President George W. Bush on Oct. 13. More ... Stagecoach Road farm preserved in Millstone County is looking at 300 more acres in Back Bone Hill Rd. area      MILLSTONE - The township has just preserved another family farm. More ... AHS sports teams will start holiday food drive Six local families in need will receive holiday dinners BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      ALLENTOWN - Two of the high school's spring sports teams will sponsor their first-ever holiday food drive this year. More ... Assistant prosecutor honored by association      The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey recently recognized Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Honecker Jr. with the Outstanding Career Advocacy Award. More ... Board approves changes at Great Adventure BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer      JACKSON - The Planning Board has approved several changes at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Route 537. More ... Crash on Agress Rd. takes life of local man BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer      MILLSTONE - A township resident who is believed to have suffered a heart attack while driving on Agress Road on the afternoon of Oct. 20 was pronounced dead later that same day. More ... Archives and History Day is a success story of old Two exhibits will continue at library through Oct. 31      MANALAPAN - Through the years, a dedicated group of men and women has meticulously preserved many of the historical records of Monmouth County dating back to 1665. More ... Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey "New Jersey is full of wonderful, interesting people as well as beautiful, diverse places." - Karen Hatcher President Celebrate NJ      EAST BRUNSWICK - You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. More ... Through the eyes of boro artist      ALLENTOWN - A local artist currently has her oil paintings of Allentown on display at the borough library. More ... Hot wheels drive township resident to Corvette Fever Magazine features U.F. man and his restored 28-year-old automobile BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer      UPPER FREEHOLD - Nineteen seventy-eight was a watershed year for Barry Caparotta. He married his wife, Joanne, started a new career and bought himself a red Corvette. More ... New market for recycled glass created DEP recognizes cost saving, innovative partnership with award      In recognition of a public-private partnership that's saving Monmouth County $500,000 a year, the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has given an award to the county as well as Global Recycling Solutions . More ... 'Through the Eyes of Children: The Rwanda Project' Monmouth U exhibits photos by orphans of the genocide      Nancy Mezey doesn't see loss and suffering in the striking photographs currently on exhibit in the library at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. More ... Builder's bankruptcy raises many questions BY MARLENE CANTY Staff Writer      OLD BRIDGE - Kara Homes, the developer of two Old Bridge communities, has left creditors and clients in a quandary as to whether it will be able to meet its contractual obligations. More ... Marlboro actress, 12, gets ready for Broadway debut BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer      MARLBORO - Jillian Mueller was still in diapers when she decided what she wanted to be when she grew up. More ... Applebee's aids Toys for Tots      Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inviting children, their friends and families to enjoy "Breakfast With Santa" on Dec. 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. More ...