July 13, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Mayor will remain on Planning Board

HOWELL - Almost four months after announcing that he would appoint a mayor's designee to fill his position on the Planning Board, Mayor Joseph DiBella said he intends to remain on the panel. More...

Photog's shots capture athletes' big moments

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - His photographic accomplishments have filled the showcases in Jackson Memorial High School year after year. More...

Plumsted dad, daughter riding for a good cause

BY WENDY LYNN DECKER Correspondent

PLUMSTED - It takes approximately four-and-a-half hours by plane, 42 hours by car (if you don't sleep) and, depending upon the shape you're in, about 66 days by bicycle if you travel 70 miles per day, six days per week. More...

Realty firm faces federal discrimination charges

LAKEWOOD - The federal Depart-ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has leveled charges of discrimination against Triple H. Realty, LLC, and two of its employees - Harry Kantor and Vincent Ortiz. More...

Auction items needed for college foundation

The Ocean County College Foundation will host the Happy Days '50s Gala on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. on the campus in Toms River. This year's event is chaired by Thomas Hourigan of Toms River. More...

In the Service

Army National Guard Sgt. Richard D. Liskowitz, husband of Kellie Liskowitz, has returned to the United States after being deployed to an overseas forward-operating location in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More...

Datebook

+ A summer reading program for adults is under way at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. The program will end Aug. 11. More...

Lakewood to sell land for use as access road

LAKEWOOD - In order to create an amicable compromise between a developer, residents and two towns, the Township Committee has unanimously voted to sell a piece of land to create an access road for the Plaza 70 shopping center on Route 70. More...

Potential muster zone operator not available

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - Although the construc-tion of a 2-acre employment services center - or muster zone - in the Lake-wood Industrial Park on Swarthmore Avenue has commenced, there is no organization to run it. More...

Young woman promotes March of Dimes efforts

JACKSON - Seema Samuel, a recent graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, has been appointed to be one of only 22 college students from across the country to serve on the March of Dimes National Youth Council and assist the organization in the desig More...

Monmouth County sheriff wins national award

Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley earned the 2006 Ferris E. Lucas Sheriff of the Year Award at the National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Fla., on June 18 during the opening ceremonies of the conference. More...

Water customers staring at 83.4 percent increase

HOWELL - Customers of the Park-way Water Co. got some bad news recently when it was revealed that a judge has issued a preliminary ruling that supports an 83.4 percent increase in service rates. More...

Letters

Off-shore drilling will jeopardize N.J. beaches

Recently, the Congressional House Resources Com-mittee gave a substantial victory to proponents of opening ocean waters off the Outer Conti-nental Shelf (OCS), including areas off the Jersey Shore, to oil and gas exploration. More...

Island Beach State Park is a great summertime destination in N.J.

Summer at the Jersey Shore needs no explaining. And one of the best beach destinations is Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Richard J. Rush Mr. Rush, 76, of Manalapan, died June 22 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Floral Park, N.Y., before moving to Manalapan 34 years ago. Mr. More...

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Schools

On Campus

Michael Ryan DeRienzo, son of Kerri and Michael DeRienzo of Howell, has been named to the dean's list for the spring semester at the University of Delaware, Newark, Del., where he is a student in the College of Arts and Sciences. More...

Lakewood elementary orchestra gets sweet deal

LAKEWOOD - Twenty-three members of the Lakewood Elementary Orchestra recently participated in the Music in the Parks Festival at Hershey Park, Hershey, Pa. The orchestra placed first in the Elementary Orchestra Division with a rating of Excellent. More...

General ed. teachers face special ed. realities

Districts, colleges adjust to a changing educational landscape
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

A few years ago, at the University of Massachusetts, a professor of education asked prospective teachers what kinds of people they expect to teach over the course of their careers. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Kimball Medical Center accepted the first Doris Haire Award for demonstrating excellence in maternity practices in New Jersey. More...

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Photo

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Sydney Fenske, 6, of West Orange, pretends to drive her grandfather's 1959 Chevrolet Corvette during a car cruise in Howell. More...

Howell comes alive with classic cars

Saturday nights filled with sights that bring back memories
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

Muscle car enthusiasts, to get your motor running, just head out on the highway. Route 9, that is. More...

Monmouth County earns AAA bond rating again

FREEHOLD - Once again, Monmouth County's bonds have been granted AAA ratings by Fitch, Moody's and Standard and Poor's, the nation's three bond rating agencies. More...

FBI subpoenas Brick town hall documents

BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer

BRICK - The FBI has subpoenaed records from Brick Township three times in the past two weeks, township officials confirmed earlier this week. More...

Forum shows differences in immigration proposals

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - Those wishing to better understand the nation's current immigration reform debate were given the opportunity to do so recently. More...

Veterans bureau director honored

John P. Dorrity, director of the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, was one of only four veterans officials in the nation to be honored for his work in helping those who have served their nation. More...

Movies will debut at park July 19

JACKSON - The Jackson Recreation Movies in the Park series at Johnson Park, Cooks Bridge Road, will begin at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.) on July 19 (the rain date is July 20). More...

Farmland preservation adds another 15 acres to program

HOWELL - In a ongoing effort to preserve farmland in Howell, the Mon-mouth County Board of Freeholders has announced that 15 additional acres of farmland have been acquired. More...

Candidates agree to Web debate

The Hall Institute of Public Policy-New Jersey has launched an initiative to encourage and increase citizen participation in the electoral process. More...

Life swap proves to be challenging for couple

Howell husband, wife will be featured on 'Try My Life' in August
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

When a Howell couple said to each other, "walk a mile in my shoes," the Style Network said "Try My Life." More...

Resident faces charges of attempted murder

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - A Begonia Court resident has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. More...

Library marks milestone

HOWELL - In April 1974 the Howell Public Library opened its doors to the public. Thirty-two years later, and after 20 years at its present location at the municipal complex, it is time to celebrate. More...

Grad recaps busy year at Jackson Memorial

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - With graduation ceremonies now a memory for her, one Jackson Memorial High School student reflected on the past school year. More...

Bulletin Board

Lakewood church selling BlueClaws game tickets

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood, is selling tickets to the Lakewood BlueClaws game of July 28 (7:05 p.m.) at FirstEnergy Park. A fireworks display will follow the game. More...

Synagogue accepting donations for troops

Congregation Ahavat Achim, 106 Windeler Road, Howell, is participating in Operation Open ARMS (American Recreational Military Services), which is supported by the Howell Township mayor and council. More...

Jackson Elks will host picnic/pig roast in August

The Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 will host a picnic and pig roast on Aug. 5 from 1 p.m. to midnight at the lodge, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson. The rain date is Aug. 12. More...

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Opinion

Life is good when you are the youngest child

Lo ri C linch Are We There Yet? Although I love my youngest sister dearly, growing up with her was as irritating as finding a sibling sitting on your bed, wearing your favorite shirt and eating your candy stash. More...

The sign on the door says Gone Fishin'

Gr eg B ean Coda If you're reading this and have a complaint that I'm not writing about taxes, corruption or weighty issues this week (is my boss listening?), I can't help you. More...

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Sports

BlackKnight Bowbenders to host BigFoot Open

Competition featuring Top Gun, Last Man Standing is Sat., Sun.
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Many of finest archers in the state will face a variety of tests at More...

Holbrook all-stars still fighting for District title

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON - Despite suffering a heartbreaking first-round loss in the District 18 Tournament, the Holbrook 14-year-old All-Stars have combined solid pitching, stingy defense and timely hitting to win four consecutive games in the consolation bracket to More...

Sports Shorts

The Jackson Soccer Club girls team, the Jackson Cheetahs, were declared co-champions in the U9 Girls Premier Division at the Hershey Kicks 4 Kids tournament June 17-18 in Hershey, Pa. More...

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