Visit to America helps inflate already big dreams Christian academy hosts 13 Korean youths in new ESL program BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The past three weeks at the local Christian academy have been filled with both culture shock and enlightenment. The New Jersey United Christian Academy, located in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, hosted 13 students from Korea from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4 throu... More ... U.F. still considering rezoning White Birch Planner suggests zoning farm for residential equestrian community BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The idea of designating White Birch Farm as a receiving area for development in the township's revised master plan has been tabled for the time being. At the Feb. 8 Planning Board meeting, board members spoke about the possibility of zoning the property for an eque... More ... Singing group seeks new members for 25th season       ALLENTOWN - Those looking for a means to let their voices be heard may not have to look any further. Now in its 12th year, the ever-growing Community Christian Choir is still seeking new members. More ... Celebrating the Year of the Pig Teachers explain the stories/customs behind Chinese New Year BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       As the second new moon arrives, the Chinese get ready to welcome a new year. Chinese New Year is one of the biggest holidays for the Asian population in the Central Jersey area, and its celebration has become more popular as the Chinese population has grown in recent years. More ... Breza Rd. tract zoning under review in U.F. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Township officials discussed the future of the Commerce Park overlay on a Breza Road site at the Feb. 8 Planning Board meeting. The New York City-based Rockefeller Group withdrew an application to build 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space on the property late ... More ... Stamp honors Fitzgerald in Black History Month       To help mark Black History Month, which is celebrated in February, Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian G. Burry participated in a stamp dedication ceremony held recently at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, to welcome the late Ella Fitzgerald into the United States Postal Service's Bl... More ... GMN takes 12 awards in national SNA contest       Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold Township, received 12 awards in the 2006 Suburban Newspapers of America contest, including a first place for sports writing, a second place for community service, and eight advertising and promotion awards. The contest is a highly competitive annual comp... More ... County human services department restructured       Monmouth County Freeholder Robert D. Clifton has announced a restructuring at the Monmouth County Department of Human Services that consolidates a number of divisions and eliminates one senior management position. The change comes as a result of a months-long budget review process by th... More ... Monmouth County to stockpile pills in Millstone Bioterrorism plan begins to take shape BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       In the event of a large-scale emergency, many local towns may have to seek out Millstone Township for help. Millstone Township has been established as a Monmouth County Regional Depot, which means that the county plans to place an emergency medical service trailer with stockpiles of... More ... Mayors talk about what's smart in terms of growth Millstone, Washington Township officials warn Upper Freehold BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Even though other local mayors are criticizing Smart Growth, Mayor Stephen Fleischacker remains a staunch advocate of the planning concept. Fleischacker defended Smart Growth planning for the township's master plan at the Feb. 8 Planning Board meeting. More ... Freedom Fest is back with a new name and location       UPPER FREEHOLD - The local Freedom Fest has gained status in the state. Since the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the Monmouth County Board of Agriculture recently deemed the annual festival a New Jersey Agricultural Fair, the event will have a new name and location this yea... More ... Rutgers is all about horses in the spring       Equine enthusiasts can trot off to Rutgers University for "Horses 2007" beginning next month. The educational conference is designed to appeal to all types of horse enthusiasts and professionals, regardless of their level of expertise or the particular breed of horse or equine pursuit t... More ... U.F. to get a different dreamland BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Dreamland may no longer be a place of wide open space. In a 6-1 vote on Feb. 6, the township's Board of Health approved 22 of the 39 proposed lots for Dreamland Farm. Board member George King voted against the measure. More ... Local horse selected as Standardbred of the Year       PLUMSTED - Glidemaster, winner of the 2006 Trotting Triple Crown along with nearly $2 million in purse money, has been named the New Jersey Standardbred of the Year for 2006. New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Charles Kuperus gave a special presentation at the annual New Jersey Bred E... More ... Dogs' families to appear in municipal court Feb. 20 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The fate of two dogs that killed another dog in the township lies in the hands of the municipal court. Two pit bulls owned by Kristopher Taglianetti, of 4 Oak Hill Drive, killed a neighbor's 5-month-old schnoodle at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Jan. More ... Sizzling sticks, smoking shots make gym a hot spot Indoor floor hockey program chases kids' winter woes away BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT - The bitter cold has quieted borough streets but rest assured, neighborhood kids are still having a hootin' and hollerin' good time. Roosevelt youths get a chance to let their pent-up energy loose every Tuesday night by running around the elementary school gym in game af... More ... Hunekes rescind fight to keep family farm Acreage will soon be up for sale at www.hunekeway.com BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       Today is a painful day for Millstone Township's Huneke family. After spending more than $100,000 and a few years with an application for a subdivision pending in front of the township's Planning Board, Robert Huneke, 63, the owner of 21 Huneke Way, has decided to give up the fight t... More ... Millstone eager to ramp up emergency preparedness BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The mayor is getting township residents ready for action. In an effort to improve emergency preparedness and response, the township is not only partnering with county agencies but is also aiming to coordinate its emergency response activities and trying to improve communi... More ... Marlboro trio excited about play       Three siblings who have been cast in Brookdale Community College's first African-American production said they feel privileged to be a part of history. Brookdale's Performing Arts Center (PAC) will pay tribute to February as Black History Month with the powerful drama of a young black m... More ... Marlboro trio excited about play       Three siblings who have been cast in Brookdale Community College's first African-American production said they feel privileged to be a part of history. Brookdale's Performing Arts Center (PAC) will pay tribute to February as Black History Month with the powerful drama of a young black m... More ... Hunekes rescind fight to keep family farm Acreage will soon be up for sale at www.hunekeway.com BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       Today is a painful day for Millstone Township's Huneke family. After spending more than $100,000 and a few years with an application for a subdivision pending in front of the township's Planning Board, Robert Huneke, 63, the owner of 21 Huneke Way, has decided to give up the fight t... More ...