• Freeholders introduce $496M budget for 2010

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders introduced a $496 million budget for 2010 on Feb. 11, an increase of 1.74 percent over the 2009 budget. The proposed spending plan reflects a commitment to provide programs and services to an increasing number of residents who need them at a time when revenues are down due an…

  • Freehold Raceway will increase purse program

    Racetrack also aims to improve quality of races and increase field size Purse money at Freehold Raceway will increase by nearly $4.8 million. The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) reached an agreement with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) to release purse enhancement agreement funds to Freehold Raceway, according…

  • Horsewoman recognized for enhancing quality of rural life

    Nancy Hutcheson, a horsewoman instrumental in the development of the Horse Park of New Jersey, has received a distinguished service citation. Hutcheson received the honor Feb. 9 at the New JerseyAgricultural Convention held in East Brunswick. Distinguished service citations are awarded to farmers, agricultural leaders and allies of the industry who have made outstanding contributions…

  • Horse community shows heart for handicapped riders

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Any cabin fever that was settling in dissipated as revelers left the snowy world outside for the dance floor at the German-American Club in Yardville on Feb. 12. The second annual Hearts for a Cause Valentine’s benefit dinner and dance, sponsored by the Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township (HAMT), was well-attended…

  • Firefighters forgo warm beds and lazy snow days

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Heavy snow caused a tree to fall into the power lines along Baird Road after Feb. 10’s snowstorm. MILLSTONE — During last week’s snowstorm, the Millstone Township Fire Department answered 27 calls for service in 50 hours. Beginning Tuesday evening, the firefighters responded to calls including downed power lines, emergency…

  • MPAC will present ‘Dragon’s Tale’ Feb. 28

    Just in time for Chinese New Year, the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will present the dynamic and colorful “Dragon’s Tale” program at 3 p.m. Feb. 28, performed by the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. Winning critical acclaim both nationally and internationally, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is the most widely presented Chinese-American dance company…

  • Fundraiser will benefit Little League

    A fundraiser to benefit the Millstone Roosevelt Little League will be held 1:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Millstone Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road. The benefit will include food and a Lia Sophia jewelry fashion show. The Millstone Roosevelt Little League (MRLL) Women’s Special Events Committee is sponsoring the event and all are welcome. Half…

  • Sports Shorts

    Christopher Tyminski of Allentown High School is one of 27 winners of the 2010 Vince Lombardi Outstanding Lineman award that will be presented by the Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County at the 38th annual Vince Lombardi awards banquet scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown. The players selected, one from each high school,…

  • Allentown swimmers bring school county recognition

    Team of four finishes sixth BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Allentown High School finished in sixth place in the girls team standings of the Mercer County swim championships at Lawrence High School last Tuesday, Feb. 7. What made the fine finish all the more impressive is that Allentown does not have a girls swim team.…

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