January 12, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Loss of daughter leads mom on new mission

Raises awareness of SJS, caused by reaction to some pharmaceuticals
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

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Barham selected to lead Monmouth freeholders

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Decorations expected to be discussion topic

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

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County honors veterans, volunteers who help them

From World War II to the war in Iraq, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders recently recognized veterans and the volunteers who assist them. More...

Greater Media Inc. to observe 50th year

Greater Media Inc., Boston, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in broadcasting throughout 2006. Owned by the Bordes family, the company was founded in 1956 by Yale classmates Peter A. Bordes and Joseph Rosenmiller. More...

Local sure of Corzine’s ‘40-in-four’

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

An Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, resident is optimistic that Gov.-elect Jon Corzine will fulfill his campaign promise for property tax reform. More...

Letters

Letters

Director offers thanks to those who help town

At the start of a new year it seems most fitting to reflect on the kindness and generosity of others. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Joseph P. Robe Mr. Robe, 62, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, formerly of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Dec. 7 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. More...

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Schools

Pupils contribute artwork to Jackson police toy drive

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Howell Optimists sponsor H.S. essay contest

High school students from Jackson and Howell who are under the age of 19 as of Dec. 31 are invited to enter the Howell Optimist Club Essay Contest. More...

Library grants awarded to schools in 3 counties

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Business

Business Briefs

Ann Joy Becker has announced the opening of a local franchise of Decor & You, a home-based interior decorating company serving the Howell area. More...

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Voters could have say on open space tax increase

Jackson officials consider asking nonbinding question
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer

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Budding author explores cultures

Howell middle school pupil sets her sights on a productive future
BY MIGUEL JUAREZ Staff Writer

MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Maria Vilchis, 15, a student at Howell Middle School North, tries to bridge the gap between her native Mexican culture and American society. More...

Board member surprised he’s dropped as chairman

In another change, longtime panelist is not reappointed
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

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Tobasco announces he will not seek freeholder seat

Howell councilman tapped to serve as deputy mayor for
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

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Little named director of Ocean freeholders

Citing fiscal responsibility as its top priority, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders organized last week, appointing Freeholder Gerry P. Little its director and swearing in Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari to his ninth three-year term on the board. More...

Hopefuls start to line up for freeholder’s position

BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

A special election to fill Monmouth County Freeholder Amy Handlin More...

Bennetts Mills Road work to begin

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Bulletin Board

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Community Bulletin Board

Jackson Optimists to honor Clayton family

The Jackson Optimist Club will present More...

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Opinion

A name from the past stirs up mat memories

In the News
Mark Rosman

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Time for change nears in Jackson

In November, the residents of Jackson voted for a new form of government, and they will have it by July. The Township Committee will be replaced by five council members and a mayor directly elected by voters. More...

Small acts of kindness can make a difference

Coda
Greg Bean

There was a moving letter to the editor in last week More...

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Sports

Letters

Director offers thanks to those who help town More...

Rebels continue to impress in beating Braves

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

John Gagliano doesn More...

Perfect week leaves New Egypt confident

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

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