Bridge over Perrineville Lake set to close next year Six-month renovation project causes concern among town officials BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       Aheavily used county bridge in Millstone Township will close for repairs next year. Township Engineer Matt Shafai reported at the Millstone Township Committee meeting Dec. 19 that Monmouth County's M-49 bridge, located on Perrineville Road just west of Agress Road, will close from July to Decembe... More ... Woman awaits outcome of stalking legislation Marlboro resident has been target of stalker for a decade BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       MARLBORO - While state legislators enjoyed their summer vacation, one Marlboro woman waited anxiously for the Legislature to reconvene and to continue debating a proposed law that would change the definition of stalking and toughen the penalties for individuals who are found guilty of committing ... More ... A lifetime commitment to youths and agriculture U.F. resident helped found local 4-H clubs and Horse Park of N.J. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - Although she never had a horse, she helped found the Horse Park of New Jersey (HPNJ) and to this day remains on its board of trustees. Although she did not have children of her own, she influenced a generation of local youngsters as a 4-H leader. More ... 'Sweeney Todd': Black, white and red all over BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Movie Critic       The church organ wails as crimson blood spills over cobblestone onto the gears of some apparatus built by a demented mind. Thus begins Tim Burton's grimtale of "Sweeney Todd: TheDemonBarber of Fleet Street. More ... Bruce Novozinsky hits a community hole-in-one BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - In the past couple of years, it's gotten hard not to notice the boost in enthusiasm for golf in the local community. The Allentown High School golf team has grown in membership and its commitment to the community, raising money for cultural and educational endeavors at its sold-out o... More ... Personal loss deepens couple's devotion to community Give Back Foundation helps carry on daughter's legacy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD- Ginny and Ivan Olinsky have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, and helping those in need. A great personal loss has been part of the catalyst for their involvement in bettering the lives of members of the community. More ... Indoor paintball arena opens in Spotswood BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       SPOTSWOOD - Paintball players no longer have to travel far away or even head into the woods. All Star Paintball Arena, which opened for business off Summerhill Road in November, is one of the state's few indoor facilities for the sport, whose popularity has been growing in recent years. More ... Deck the halls      PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Debbie Lewis gets some help from Sean Curry, 9, while, below, Jackson Mixon (center), 6, decorates a pine cone with red sparkles, and Kelby, 3, (l) and Rachael Warner, 6, gather up fallen sparkles for their own conifers at the annual PTA wreath-making event at Rooseve... More ... County looking to expand shared services agreements       In an effort to spur an expanded use of shared government services, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has awarded a contract to Government Strategy Group to bolster shared services among various government agencies in Monmouth County. More ... Poll shows legislative slot support Survey indicates both houses would approve slots at racetracks       A poll of current members of the New Jersey Legislature indicates that legislation to install video lottery terminals VLTs) at the state's racetracks would pass both houses if the bill were put up for a floor vote. More ... Village project put on hold as town to eye traffic woes BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - A pending major commercial project has been put into a holding pattern by mutual agreement between township officials and project representatives. The Village atManalapan is a 500,000- square-foot retail development planned for a 135-acre site at the intersection of Route 33 and Mil... More ...