In honor of those who serve Allentown, Millstone, Upper Freehold military recognized BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       They were wounded during the battle of Iwo Jima. They fought in Korea and lost friends in Vietnam. They have faced the bombs in Baghdad and would go back again. These military servicemen and women from Allentown, Millstone and Upper Freehold were honored Feb. 4 in the Allentown High School audito... More ... Equine surgeon honored by Rutgers University Patty Hogan saved Smarty Jones' eye, helpedmany other horses BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       Last year, DavidMeirs II and S. Perrine Dey, two equine veterinarians from Upper Freehold, jointly received the Spirit of the Horse award fromthe Equine Science Center at RutgersUniversity. This year, another townshipbased equine veterinarian, Patricia "Patty"Hogan, received the same honor. More ... Resident volunteers help to revamp U.F. Web site BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The township may soon add more features to its Web site. The Township Committee discussed www.uftnj.com at its Jan. 31 workshop meeting. Mayor Stephen Alexander said he would like the township to have the ability to send e-mail alerts to residents who sign up for themon the tow... More ... Local rider represents club in state equestrian contest Millstone Twp. teen also shows in Arabian and dressage shows BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - A local horsewoman was one of eight contestants to participate in the New Jersey Equestrian of the Year (NJEOY) contest Kymberly Tillman, 17, Millstone, a senior at Allentown High School, represented the New Jersey Half Arabian Club at the Jan. 27 event sponsored by the New Jersey Eq... More ... Bill could enable access to birth info by adoptees BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer       The state SenateHealth,Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee are unanimously supporting a bill that would grant adult adoptees the right to access their birth certificates. Under the bill (S611), an adoptee over 18 years of age or the adoptive parent of a child can request their birth cert... More ... U.F. considers adding new preservation tool to box Right of First Refusal would give twp. first dibs on larger properties BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The governing body may create a Right of First Refusal (ROFR) contract rather than a ROFR ordinance. ROFR would provide the township with an alternative means for preserving open space and farmland. The Township Committee discussed the issue at its Jan. 31 workshop meeting. More ... Millstone approves mound septic use for three homes BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE- The township has approved a TreatmentWorksApplication for three lots on Paint Island Spring Road. The measure passed in a 3-2 vote during the Township Committee's Jan. 16 meeting. Mayor Nancy Grbelja and Committeeman Elias Abilheira cast the dissenting votes. More ... Monmouth County jeers at Corzine and toll plan Average turnpike trip could rise to $12.50 in 25 years BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       Gov. Jon Corzine received a not-sowarm welcome at Marlboro High School, Route 79, on Feb. 4 when he came to present his toll hike plan. The governor was met with protestors outside the building and a large crowd of opposition inside the school's auditorium. More ... Dying officer's battle for benefits captured on film 'Freeheld' documentary nominated for an Academy Award BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Chances are, Lt. Laurel Hester never planned to make headlines. Long before she became nationally known as a dying gay woman who wanted to leave her pension benefits to her partner, Laurel Hester was a cop. A good cop. And that is also her legacy. More ... Handlin to host public forum on PNC Arts Center issues BY ERIN O. STATTLE Staff Writer       In preparation for this year's concert series at the PNC BankArts Center,Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) is takingmatters into her own hands. Handlin will be hosting a community forum, featuring representatives fromLive Nation, at Holmdel High School onMarch 18 at 7 p.m. The forum will be open t... More ...