May 4, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

Manalapan family shares pain of losing son to heroin

Parents share story to help others from experiencing same tragedy

When the members of the Scarpa family woke up on the morning of Nov. 6, they didn More...

Commission calls change ‘illegal contract zoning’

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Jackson Pop Warner poker event raided

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Lakewood introduces $50.8M municipal tab

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Former addict turns life around after years of abuse

The road to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a difficult journey that can take years. But the help is there if someone wants it. More...

Alliance coordinators: Be alert to signs of drug use

Families urged to seek professional help for those with addiction problems

Being aware and having knowledge of the warning signs may be the first step to helping someone who is addicted to drugs. More...

Young Jackson pianist to play with symphony

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Stadium to host Dylan in concert

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Letters

Letters

Speak up on teacher contracts right now

The Jackson voters have made their voices heard loud and clear: they do not believe spending more funds on education is fiscally responsible or necessary. More...

Opinion

CARTOON

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They’re riding a fast track to Nowhereville

Coda

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This time, he passed the barrier of pain

Are We There Yet?

My 12-year-old, Huey, has an inconceivably high tolerance for pain. He certainly doesn More...

Business

Flea market comes to BlueClaws’ lot

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Business Briefs

The Jackson Post Office has announced the addition of an Automated Postal Center (APC) to its facility. APCs provide easy access to banking services, much like Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at banks. More...

Builders claim they have OK for commercial space

Crawford Holdings says board did not take action in time

The developers of the commercial component of the Colts Neck Crossing adult community in Howell have declared that they now have approval for three buildings totaling 32,041 square feet. More...

Feds charge Spalliero with bribing officials

Developer

Prominent Monmouth County developer Anthony Spalliero was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with offering cash bribes and corrupt payments totaling approximately $143,500 to Matthew Scannapieco, who was the mayor of Marlboro from 1992 to 2003, and More...

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Town rallies with support for resident

Claudia Thomas was helping others when she was injured

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Brick might seek law to permit water deal

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Park’s new section waits for final Jackson permits

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DEA agent paints not-so-pretty picture of ‘big H’

Professionals worry that pure, cheap heroin is becoming drug of choice

Drug use is on the rise across the state again, and this time the drug of choice is heroin. More...

County calls on residents to collect, recycle old tires

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Career center deals with cutback in federal funds

On any given day, the Ocean County One-Stop Career Center on Route 9 in Toms River assists county residents in their job searches, training assistance and a host of other services. More...

Bulletin Board

Designer handbags and coats on sale at Kimball

The Renaissance Auxiliary Unit of the Kimball Medical Center Foundation will sponsor a designer handbag and coat sale at the hospital May 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital More...

Community Bulletin Board

Students honored by Shade Tree Commission

Three art students of Clifton Avenue Grade School, Lakewood, were selected as top winners in the Lakewood Shade Tree Commission Arbor Day Contest. More...

Donations for soldiers being accepted in Howell

American Recreational Military Services (ARMS), a nonprofit organization supported by the Howell mayor and Township Council, is asking people to donate the following items to be went in comfort packages to all branches of the military. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Gilbert Toon Mr. Toon, 86, of Jackson, died April 26 at his daughter More...

Sports

Local squads putting up wins in crunch time

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Jaguars find success comes with consistency

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Penn Relays provide Jags with thrill of a lifetime

Lakewood boys also perform well at famed meet

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