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      May 11, 2006  RSS feed

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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...
      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...

      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...


      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...


      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...


      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...


       Bulletin Board
      • Sport Playground Pals for Lakewood kids
      The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting a "Sport Playground Pals" class this spring for children ages 3-5 and a parent. More...
      • Two-week desktop publishing class
      • Sport Playground Pals for Lakewood kids
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       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. We recognize the fact that pressure continues to grow More...
      • School board candidates promise to keep an eye on budgets
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       Obituaries
      • 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. Prior to retiring 16 years ago from his position a More...
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       Schools
      • School board: Liberty will open in Sept.
      Jackson officials say cuts to budget will not delay plans
      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
      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...
      • article has image Making the play
      • Carberry done, Horton dives to NES victory
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      Here We Grow Child Care Center, 170 North Oberlin Ave, Lakewood, will host a "Business After Hours" Network-ing Event, May 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Julie Vanore, vice president of Preferred Behavioral Health, will host the event which will include refreshments, networking, door prizes and information More...
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