Hippotherapy has them riding high Children with cerebral palsy benefit from horseback riding BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       The dark sunglasses and pink boots give it away. Ronni Rosina is not your average cowgirl. The 4-year-old Hamilton resident clambered speedily out of her grandmother's car, excited about her weekly horseback-riding session at Riding High Farm in Allentown on a sunny April 25 a... More ... Asian heritage festival returns to Manalapan BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - The second annual Asian Heritage Festival will be held May 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, off Tennent Road. More ... U.F. aims to strike balance with future development BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD -The township's Economic Development Committee has some issues with the proposed changes to the commercial aspect of the master plan. The advisory board had reviewed the changes, and Tim Lizura, chairman of the Economic Development Committee (EDC), addressed the issues ... More ... Daughters at work      JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Cream Ridge's Amy Szwed, 7, (l-r) and Michelle Szwed, 12, granddaughters of Upper Freehold Township Tax Collector Barbara Pater, enjoyed spending the day in Upper Freehold's town hall and time with "Aunt Betty," who is Betty Tindall, the Board of Health's secretary, during Take Our... More ... Millstone craft club knits, crochets with care BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Recognizing the power of warmth in the healing process, township seniors keep knitting away. In an effort to help fragile newborns, children and the elderly overcome serious illnesses and trauma, the Millstone Township Senior Citizens Craft Club has been knitting an... More ... UFRSD used students' images in online video Former board member claims district did not have parental consent BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD -Some parents are upset because their children allegedly appeared without parental consent in a video the Upper Freehold Regional School District made and posted online. More ... An artist community in a celebratory state Roosevelt Arts Project celebrates 20 years with festival this weekend BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       The creation of artwork can happen in an instant or over decades. It can be the result of an individual's unconscious or the conscious collective. It is a part of living and a part of dying. For 20 years, the Roosevelt Arts Project (RAP) has nurtured the entire spectrum of those who... More ... Millstone considers building a skate park BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Having to wax handrails, picnic tables and park benches may become a thing of the past for township skaters. During the public comment portion of the township's recreation study meeting, which was held April 25 at Wagner Farm Park, a local parent asked the Township Commit... More ... Millstone aims to get more residents out and about Next public hearing on recreational study slated for June 14 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The township wants to know what its residents would like to do in their hometown in their spare time. Although attendance at the April 25 Recreation Study Meeting in Wagner Farm Park was sparse, the public did bring forward several new ideas concerning township recreati... More ... Newspaper group boasts banner year for awards Latest tally is 28 awards in state press contest       It was an exceptionally good year for Greater Media Newspapers, when the New Jersey Press Association awarded the group 28 awards for writing, photography, advertising and circulation excellence in its Better Newspaper Contest for 2006. More ... Content of letters about alleged incident revealed Stampe asked Krieger to resign with 'regret' and 'a heavy heart' BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - Inappropriate language is a national concern these days, whether it is the ousting of Don Imus from his radio show after he made racially insensitive comments or the backlash against rap-music lyrics. More ... Local theme park tightens smoking rules BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - Patrons at Six Flags Great Adventure theme park will be able to breathe a little easier. Members of the Township Council have given their support to the first reading of an ordinance that will, upon adoption, prohibit smoking except in designated areas at Six Flags Great Ad... More ... Millstone Township children hope for return of stolen bikes BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Some township youngsters are hoping that whoever stole their bicycles might have a change of heart and will return them. Allison Mains' 8-year-old and 4-year-old sons, along with their 5-year-old neighbor, ride their bikes to the school bus stop at the intersection of Ivi... More ...