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Construction under way at Sunnyside development

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St. Veronica parish celebrates 50 years of faith and fellowship

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CODA

SkyScreamer gives riders thrilling view of park

Food pantry benefits from young athletes

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Jaguars pound EB Bears in state lacrosse action

Horsemen take reins at Monmouth Park

Shopping center addition raises concerns

Residents upset with plan for restaurant/bar

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

Sifting through waivers, variances and a bevy of concerns, a developer's proposal to construct an addition to the Quail Creek shopping center was adjourned for further testimony at the May 4 Howell Planning Board meeting. More...

Allaire to host crafters market

The spring crafters market will be held on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Historic Village at Allaire in Allaire State Park, Atlantic Avenue (Route 524), Wall Township. More...

Son: 'Flight 93' shows passengers as heroes

Longtime Manalapan resident was on board hijacked plane on 9/11

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

Two days before "United 93" was released to the general public on April 28, family members of United Airlines Flight 93 passengers were guests at a special premiere of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan. More...

MV stop leads to two arrests

JACKSON - Charges were lodged against two township residents following a motor vehicle stop at 8 p.m. April 27. More...

N.J. State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off set for May 20

What do "Mad Kats Chili," "No Antidote Chili," "Slim's Buzzard Breath Chili," "Silly Hilly Billy Chili," and "No Fear Salsa" have in common? More...

Officials still revising, discussing hotel code

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - The Township Council has made a clear statement - a hotel will only rise on its terms. More...

TV show wants walls that can't keep secrets

Area residents with historic homes sought for HGTV program

Home and Garden Television is seeking historic homes with intriguing pasts to be featured in one of its most popular shows. More...

County: Take precautions to prevent Lyme disease

They could be anywhere. Only the size of a pinhead, their bite is cruel and lasting. More...

DiBella, Walsh squabble over Pinnacle purchase

Ballot question on increase in open space tax appears dead in '06

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - For a second straight week, the Pinnacle open space land purchase drove a wedge between members of the Township Council. More...

Planners complete work on guide to development

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - After eight months of review, testimony and debate, the Planning Board has approved revisions to Howell's master plan. The revisions will be sent to the Township Council for review and adoption. More...

Letters

Jackson school board member pledges to work for fair funding

I would like to express my sincere thank you for keeping the Board of Education intact and recognizing that we have worked and will continue to work to the best of our abilities to maintain the educational pro-gress of the past three-plus years. More...

School board candidates promise to keep an eye on budgets

First, we should like to express our humble and heartfelt thanks to the long suffering Jackson voters for their amazing spontaneous support in the recent school board election. More...

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Obituaries

Warren A. Brown Mr. Brown, 77, of Newtown, Pa., formerly of Manalapan, died April 22 at St. Mary's Hospital, Newtown. He was brought up in Roselle Park but lived much of his adult life in Manalapan, where he and his wife raised seven children. More...

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Schools

School board: Liberty will open in Sept.

Jackson officials say cuts to budget will not delay plans

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Rumors regarding the opening of Jackson Liberty High School were dismissed by the Board of Educa-tion last week. More...

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Sports

Lakewood team is better than its record indicates

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - Despite losing two of three games last week, the Lakewood High School baseball team proved to some of the elite teams in the state they are much better than its sub-.500 record. More...

Making the play

SCOTT PILLING staff Lakewood BlueClaw Cooper Osteen fires the ball to first for an out during Sunday's game at FIrstEnergy Park in Lakewood. More...

Carberry done, Horton dives to NES victory

NEW EGYPT - Tom Carberry was almost the top cat, but veteran Jimmy Horton of Neshanic Station, was ultimately the top dog at New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, after Carberry's driveshaft broke while leading the 30-lap Modified main event on a night spo More...

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Rite Aid plan in Jackson has many questions

Applicant may revise proposal by June 19 meeting

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Planning Board members in Jackson are trying to figure out what is right about a Rite Aid application. More...

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JEFF GRANIT staff Professional jazz artist Randy Brecker performs with the Lakewood Jazz Ensemble during the 19th annual Spring Musical Spectacular on May 2 at the Strand Theater. More...

Summer camp announces increase to six-hour day

JACKSON - Fliers are being sent throughout the school system announcing registration for Jackson's summer camp program. Popular for more than 30 years, 2006 is bringing some changes in the program's format. More...

Howell students get taste of international cultures

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Forget "Around the World in 80 Days." On April 28, more than 1,300 Howell High School students accomplished the same feat in a single class period. More...

privacy of her own home when it becomes available on DVD, videotape or is shown on cable television. She said although she is not in denial of the events of that day, her Joe is, in many ways, still with her. More...

Underage drinking will be focus of town meeting

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - On May 17, the Commu-nity Alliance for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the issue of drinking by people under the age of 21. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. More...

Town could poll residents on program for road repairs

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - One week after officials unveiled a list of roads that are earmarked for repairs, Township Council members discussed the idea of proposing a nonbinding referendum that would ask residents if they want to pay for repairs to all of Howell's ro More...