November is Premature Awareness Month

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
Not every baby born prematurely is as lucky as Millstone's Hannah Siegel. Hannah, who will celebrate her third birthday in January, was born during the 29th week of Cheryl Ann Siegel's pregnancy, under traumatic conditions that put both mother and child at risk of losing their lives.
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Expiring provision allows half write-off of farm purchases

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
When Doug Kittrell and his family moved to New Jersey from Virginia two and a half years ago, they bought a farm in Jobstown, where they could care for alpacas. The alpaca is a domesticated species of South American camelid that resembles a small llama. The animals come in over 20 different color... More...
Next COAH obligation meeting slated for Nov. 25
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD — As the end of the year draws near, the Township Committee wants to move forward on certain ordinances as part of its annual housekeeping. At the Oct. 30 workshop meeting, members of the governing body discussed ordinances that will likely have public hearings in late Novemb... More...
Horsemen threaten to pull track's simulcast of races
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
New Jersey horsemen negotiated more than $1.6 million in supplementary purse money for Freehold Raceway, but may have to pursue legal options to force the track to accept the funds. More...