'Lucky seven' takes on a whole new meaning Couple to welcome second set of twins on TLC's 'A Baby Story' BY LORI SABLE HERSCHMAN Staff Writer      HOWELL — It became "seventh heaven" last summer for the Horvaths. Linda Ann and Joe Horvath, who have lived in Howell for 12 years, welcomed twin daughters on July 29 to add to their ever-growing family, which now totals nine. More ... Capturing the light to expose another dimension Millstone resident has his first solo exhibition in New Hope, Pa. BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - He's trying to convey the fourth dimension through his painting. Whereas a two-dimensional photograph can give the appearance of a subject having three dimensions, Robert Gherman, of Millstone Township, said he hopes for his artwork to delve into the fourth dimension -... More ... Recognizing the value of self-help groups in N.J.       Gov. Jon Corzine has issued a proclamation declaring January 2007 "Self-Help Support Group Awareness Month" in New Jersey. More ... Teen aims to use hi-tech TVs to help sick children       15-year-old over halfway to goal of $34,000 to equip Shriners Hospitals in Phila. BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Danielle Rosenthal had no idea when she checked into the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia that her presence there would eventually have an ... More ... Mayor: Citizenry makes Roosevelt best place to live Council changes meeting schedule, appoints new attorney BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT - Borough Council meetings will now take place on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The council voted on this change among others at its Jan. 2 reorganization meeting, including the replacement of longtime Borough Attorney Ira Karasick. More ... Roosevelt hires new legal counsel for 2007 An attorney will now be present at all town meetings BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT - The new year has brought a new borough attorney to town. While in the past the borough attorney only attended meetings when certain issues were on the agenda, the new attorney will attend all council meetings, as is customary in other municipalities. More ... Changes to Planning Board surprise some Mayor decides on appointments without committee discussion BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Although the mayor expressed the importance of communication with regard to the township's master plan revisions, he apparently did not communicate with fellow committeemen about his Planning Board appointments prior to the reorganization meeting. More ... Ringing in a healthy new year in Millstone Twp. Grbelja to serve as mayor, Kinsey to serve as deputy mayor in 2007 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Mayor Nancy Grbelja wants to tout the township as a healthy place to be in 2007. Grbelja, who was sworn in to serve another three-year term on the committee during the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting, was also chosen to serve as mayor again - a position she held last yea... More ... Meteorite's hit on home jolts township family BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       Oh, it came out of the sky, landed just a little south of Moline. Jody fell out of his tractor, couldn't believe what he seen. Laid on the ground and shook, fearin' for his life. Then he ran all the way to town screamin' it came out of the sky. More ... McMorrow begins term on county freeholders Retired educator is the first Democrat to hold seat in decades BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Although Barbara McMorrow was the only one sworn in Thursday to the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, as the first Democrat in 20 years to hold the position, it almost felt like a swearing in for Democrats countywide. In front of a standing-room-only crowd in the cou... More ... U.F. resident wants name removed from petition CU spokesperson says withdrawal doesn't come as a surprise BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - One of the five petitioners who asked the state commissioner of education to set aside the results of the Upper Freehold Regional School District's December 2004 referendum plans to withdraw his name from the document. More ... Fire district will review new budget Public hearing scheduled at Millstone firehouse on Jan. 22 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Taxpayers who would like to know how the fire department intends to spend their taxes this year should attend a public hearing later this month. Millstone Township Fire District No. 1 has scheduled a public budget hearing at 8 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Millstone Fire Depar... More ... U.F. recognizes Diecidue for community service BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - In the calm before the storm of the Jan. 4 reorganization and business meeting, the township gave out awards for the annual holiday lighting contest and bid farewell to a committeeman. Once again, the Reeder family, of Hill Road, and the Nevins family, of Route 524, ... More ... Program exposes children to arts, music and more       ALLENTOWN - The Community Christian Choir will once again sponsor its educational arts program for children. An open house for the midweek Christian Arts and Music Program (CAMP), which is designed for children ages 6 through sixth grade, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Al... More ... Brian Foley MIGUEL JUAREZ staff      takes advantage of the mild weather and takes a ride on his ATV at his mother's farm in Upper Freehold on the last day of 2006. More ... Rift in U.F. government grows at reorg meeting Many voice opposition to Fleischacker's second term as mayor BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       Former Upper Freehold mayors called for a change in the form of government that would put the power of electing a mayor into the hands of voters. Statements about changing the way the township's mayor is selected were made at the Jan. 4 reorganization and subsequent business meeting... More ...