January 20, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

Council expected to select newest member of panel

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

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Kindergarten registration in Jackson scheduled

Jackson parents are advised that forms, which need to be completed before actual registration, will be available in all elementary schools during regular school hours beginning Feb. 28. More...

Critics shine light on artists in SICA exhibit

Fourteen contemporary artists are featured in a new exhibit at the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA). More...

State bill seeks cap on college tuition

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Assemblyman Robert Morgan (D-Monmouth and Mercer) wants to do something about the rising cost of college tuition. More...

Receptionist charged at Lakewood clinic

BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

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Kafton, Rickabaugh trade political fire

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Program preserves 46-acre farm tract

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

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High school drama program nominated to represent U.S.

Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, has been nominated to represent the United States at the 2006 American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) in Edinburgh, Scotland. More...

Trips to China build family in Manalapan

Parents open heart, home to 3 children adopted in Asia
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Pamela and Rich Stockwell moved to Manalapan from South Carolina just over three years ago. At the time, the Stockwells were a family of three with a daughter they had adopted in China. More...

Hold that diet until the Christmas fudge is gone

Lo ri C linch Are We There Yet? I despise the TV programming this time of year. It More...

Letters

Songs performed in a school concert should represent holiday

I am writing in response to the letters generated by a holiday concert given at the Johnson School (in Jackson). I am so tired of people whining about being politically correct, or omitting certain songs from a holiday concert just because it may More...

Situation surrounding songs troubles resident

The controversy over the Jackson school concert in December has ignited strong feelings in our town. More...

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Opinion

Charter study panel must maintain focus

The Jackson charter study commission that is charged with examining different forms of government needs to sharpen its focus as it proceeds with its work over the coming months. More...

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Business

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The Howell Chamber of Commerce will meet Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Our House Tavern. The topic will be meet the More...

Business Briefs

Next Step Productions, of Brick, will host an More...

Business Briefs

The Monmouth-Ocean Chapter of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) will host a dinner meeting Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Old Time Tavern at Route 37 and Route 166 in Toms River. The topic for this month More...

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Panel moving forward in study of government

Jackson group hears testimony from Wall officials
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

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Howell teachers, board agree on three-year deal

Raises to average 3.25, 3.75, 4.25% over life of pact
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

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SEAN DWYERBrannon Cho, 10, of Glassboro, performs Haydn More...

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PHOTO COURTESY OF JACKSON SCHOOLSJackson Mayor Michael Broderick and N.J. Environmental Water Watch Program Coordinator Jeanine Cava help students navigate through an environmental lesson at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School. More...

Fun lesson delivers environmental message

BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

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Environmental panel upsets Howell council

Letter critical of plan to develop Route 33 sent to county planners
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

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On Campus

Michael Ryan DeRienzo, son of Kerri and Michael DeRienzo of Howell, has been named to the dean More...

In the Service

Army Reserve Pvt. Michelle Denison, daughter of Edward Denison, of Howell, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

Food, wine tasting will benefit Tourette research

The 13th annual Garden State Food and Wine Tasting will be held Feb. 2 at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch. This year More...

Applications being accepted for preservation of farmland

The Ocean County Agricultural Development Board is accepting new applications for the Ocean County Farmland Preservation Program. The deadline for the applications is Feb. 28. More...

Study will reveal scope of agri-tourism industry

To determine the impact of the agri-tourism industry on the state More...

Auditions

Community Christian Choir, an interfaith group of singers from New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania that rehearses in Allentown, N.J., will hold open auditions at 7 p.m. Jan. 21, 28 and Feb. 4 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, Route 539. More...

Bulletin Board

Student participates in leadership challenge

Philip J. Hillman, from Marine Academy of Science and Technology, in Sandy Hook, recently completed the Leadership Challenge Weekend held at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., from Dec. 10-12. More...

Ocean County Parks Dept. slates nature hike

The Ocean County Parks Department is sponsoring the following nature hike departing from the front gate of Ocean County Park, Lakewood. The fee is $6 for adults and $2 for children ages 9-14. Preregistration is mandatory to participate. More...

Open house scheduled at Ocean County College

Ocean County College will host an open house on Jan 22 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., at its main campus in Toms River, in the first floor lobby of the Administration Building. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Jeffrey Pesetsky Mr. Pesetsky, 46, of Linden, formerly of East Brunswick, died Dec. 26 at home. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was employed with E.I. DuPont Photo Products, Parlin section of Sayreville, where he worked for eight years. More...

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Sports

Swann perseveres to give Jaguars another win

Jackson beats nationally ranked Paulsboro for third straight year
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

Trailing by two points with one bout remaining, Jackson High School wrestling coach Scot Goodale felt as if the Jaguars were right where they wanted to be. More...

Jackson girls makes statement at state relays

Lakewood girls finish second in Group III championships
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Piners continuing to surprise with success

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