• The Battle of Monmouth lives on

    The annual Battle of Monmouth re-enactment took place at Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, on June 19-20. Left to right: re-enactors perform a drill; a reenactor enters his tent. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left to right: Those portraying soldiers discuss their next activity; and Michael Grillo, 3, of Brooklyn, N.Y., gets into the spirit of…

  • Local farmers sow the seeds for FFA to continue to grow

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ALLENTOWN — Thanks to the efforts of local farmers, students in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at Allentown High School will have money to compete in state and national competitions, where they have shone in the past. Upper Freehold Township Committeeman Bob Faber, owner of Echo Hill Farm, lobbied…

  • Low turnout for final panhandle planning session

    All public comments on plan must be received by July 2 BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Panhandle Region Plan (PRP) is one step closer to fruition with the last of the mandatory public information sessions held June 21 at the Roosevelt Public School. The goal of the plan is to address the remaining development potential…

  • Class of 2010 turns the tassel

    Allentown High School celebrates graduation of 287 students BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The first Allentown High School class to graduate this decade is ready for the rest of the 10s and beyond. Graduates anticipate receiving their diplomas during Allentown High School’s graduation at the Patriots Theater in the War Memorial of New Jersey in…

  • Serving locavores May through October

    The Millstone Township Agricultural Advisory Council will be sponsoring the Community Farm Market again this year. The market will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 1 through October in the municipal parking lot at 470 Stagecoach Road in Millstone Township. The Community Farm Market features locally grown produce and agricultural…

  • Golf outing benefits New Jersey horsemen

    The annual mid-summer golf outing to benefit New Jersey horsemen will take place July 12. The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey’s annual event will once again take place at Gambler Ridge Golf Course in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. The money raised through the golf tournament supports the New Jersey…

  • Scholarships available for military children

    To show gratitude on behalf of the American people, the Freedom Alliance is offering aid to the children of the heroes serving in the U.S. armed forces in the form of college scholarships. If you or someone you know is the son or daughter of a service member who has sacrificed life or limb, then…

  • Thrills and tradition mix at Freedom Fest Fair

    Buy discounted ride and gate admission tickets online BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Freedom Fest State Fair boasts six big days of fun for the entire family at the Horse Park of New Jersey July 6-11.       The midway, provided by Reithoffer Shows, will feature thrill rides and a separate kid…

  • Community education program continues

    Millstone Township Community Education will offer summer programs, including onesession, half-day and full-day classes in art, science, writing, theater, crafts and sports. Contact Barbara Schulze at 732-786-0950, ext. 70003, or [email protected] for registration information.

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