June 15, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Deli employee charged with supermarket bomb threats

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Police have charged a 23-year-old man with phoning in bomb threats to the ShopRite supermarket, County Line Road, on four separate occasions. More...

BBB warns of home-improvement scams

With warm weather approaching, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of New Jersey is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for home-improvement scams. More...

Opening act

The Raritan Valley Ramblers, a bluegrass band from southern New Jersey, will open the show for Lee Ann Womack at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, on June 18. Band members (l-r) are Arthur Goldstein, Mark Miklos, Rich Gulya and Jim Thompson. More...

Seniors may obtain tax rebate

JACKSON - Township Committee-man Mike Kafton is reminding senior citizens it is not too late to file for property tax reimbursement. Kafton said the state has extended the filing date for homeowner property tax rebate applications to Aug. 15. More...

Textile drive to benefit Habitat for Humanity

New Jersey Resources (NJR), the parent company of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), is currently sponsoring a textile recycling program, with proceeds benefiting Coastal Habitat for Humanity in Wall Township to support their efforts in making affordable More...

FRHSD seniors ready for final high school ceremony

Commencement exercises at 6 schools scheduled for evening of June 20
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

The Freehold Regional High School District will celebrate its 2,842 graduating seniors on June 20. Ceremonies across the district will begin at 6 p.m. More...

For the Record

Roehrs Nursery still farms a portion of its land on Route 33, Howell, and remains in business. A parcel of the farm was sold to an individual who plans to construct a veterinary hospital. More...

Nine will vie for three seats

HOWELL - A Republican slate of candidates and a Democratic slate of candidates have both won their uncontested June 6 municipal primary elections. More...

Letters

Mayors support constitutional convention

On June 5, I joined mayors from throughout Ocean County to discuss an issue that impacts all of us - property taxes. More...

Resident: Corzine's proposed budget features too much spending

The next several weeks are critically important to the taxpayers of New Jersey. Our collective future is at stake. The state budget as proposed by Gov. Jon S. More...

Howell resident lists council's accomplishments

Thank you, mayor and Township Council of How-ell, for keeping municipal taxes as low as possible, for the lowest number of building permits, for the highest number of open space acres, for a shade tree ordinance to beautify Howell for generations to More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Edward F. Lang Mr. Lang, 89, of Farmingdale, died May 26 at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills section of Pemberton, after undergoing open-heart surgery. Born in Newark, he had lived there before moving to Farmingdale in 1932. More...

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Schools

Chalk art

The annual chalk art show sponsored by the Jackson Community Alliance for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the Jackson Optimist Club attracted a group of talented people to the ShopRite shopping center on County Line Road recently. More...

A piece of school history will move to Liberty H.S.

JACKSON - There will be a new school bell at the new Jackson Liberty High School in September. Actually, it will be an "old" new school bell. More...

JMHS graduation set for June 19 at Munley Field

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - There are only a few more days left until graduation exercises are held for the largest senior class in the 40-year history of Jackson Memorial High School. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Bill Wegner, president of Good News International, a Catholic lay ministry, has announced the return of the School of Evangelization scheduled for July 27-31, at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Members of the New Egypt High School softball team celebrate their 8-0 victory over Belvidere High School in the NJSIAA Group I state championship game on June 10 at Toms River North High School. More...

Manager seeks uniform development

Goal is to provide a more appealing look in Howell and social enhancements
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

Towering white columns, public gathering space and meticulously planned uniform design. More...

Senior set for challenges at Air Force Academy

Janna Blardony will put Jr. ROTC training to good use at university
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - One Jackson Memorial High School Air Force Jr. ROTC student is flying high these days. More...

Bluegrass band will open for Womack at Six Flags

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - There'll be foot stomping and hand clapping in the North Star Arena at Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, at 6 p.m. June 18 as the sounds of bluegrass permeate the crowd. More...

Board tries to address heat woes

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Although the school year is winding down, the mercury continues to rise at the Ardena School and in the 69-year-old building without air conditioning the issue is hot. More...

Holocaust survivor relates grim details of WWII ordeal

HOWELL - Fanya Heller is a small woman with a big message. As a Holocaust survivor and author, Heller reminds students that ethnic genocide did not stop with World War II. More...

Board affirms approval of gym class opt out plan

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

Without some late maneuvering by Superintendent of Schools James Wasser, the second and final reading of the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education's physical education class policy seemed poised for defeat at the panel's June 5 me More...

Sharp-eyed officer arrests fugitive from Washington

BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Police Officer George Burdge described it as one of the scariest experiences of his 16 years as a policeman and he quickly remembered what he had been preaching to younger officers over the years. More...

Resident faces weapons charge

JACKSON - A 22-year-old township resident has been arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, making terroristic threats and aggravated assault. More...

Film festival brings Smith fans to Monmouth County

Two-day Vulgarthon fills Red Bank theater with director's admirers
BY SHARON LEFF Correspondent

The View Askew Universe descended upon Red Bank as movie director Kevin Smith and his colleagues took over the Clearview Cinemas, White Street, May 31 and June 1 for Vulgarthon 2006. More...

Bulletin Board

New Egypt graduation will be held June 20

PLUMSTED - The fourth graduating class at New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road, will hold its commencement ceremony June 20. Principal Richard Caldes and Superintendent of Schools Gerald North will address the 110 members of the senior class. More...

Foundation to host 'Picnic in Park'

LAKEWOOD - The Caffarelli Family Study Research Foundation will hold its ninth annual "Picnic in the Park" fundraiser to benefit research for Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy (SPMD), a rare neuromuscular disorder that has affected 14 members of the More...

Lakewood airport welcomes visitors

Lakewood Airport is again inviting the children of Lakewood schools and the general public to visit the airport. More...

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Opinion

It's best to keep mum about most purchases

Lo ri C linch Are We There Yet? A woman learns a lot as she walks the path of life. For instance, I've learned that it's not wise to polish my fingernails before I style my hair. More...

Greg Bean

Coda Self-service gas pumps: the horror, the horror! More...

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Sports

Horton the man to beat at New Egypt

NEW EGYPT - Showcasing the winning form he's perfected this year, Jimmy Horton of Neshanic Station went four-for-eight Saturday night at New Egypt Speedway, taking his fourth Modified checker of the young season in another command performance. More...

Sports Shorts

The Jackson Destiny U14 girls (JAGS team) is holding tryouts on June 21 at the Justice Complex. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m., with tryouts getting under way at 6:45 p.m. All positions are welcome to try out, and out-of-town girls are welcome. More...

Gallo, Martin head Howell's Hall of Fame inductees

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Howell High School struck gold with its 2006 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. More...

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