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      October 19, 2006  RSS feed

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      Proving that she knows how to pick a perfect pumpkin, Madison Heald, 18 months, of Manchester, carries her prized possession at DeWolf Farm, New Egypt, on Oct. 14. More...
      Ramtown cell tower hearing expected to resume Oct. 23
      Residents are objecting to placement of tower on fire dept. property
      BY LARRY HLAVENKA Staff Writer

      During the past few months, representatives of Omnipoint Communications Inc. have appeared before the Howell Plan-ning Board and the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment to seek approval for a series of telecommunications towers. More...

      Rec checks considered
      Jackson officials eye criminal history of employees, volunteers
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      An ordinance designed to have criminal history background checks conducted for recreation employees and workers who deal with township youths will come before the Jackson Township Council on Oct. 24. More...


      Police still looking for missing teen

      JACKSON - Police are continuing to search for a 17-year-old township girl who has been missing since Aug. 15. More...


      Among the pumpkins

      Wade VanOrden, 7, of Little Egg Harbor, sits on the pumpkin he wants and waits for help - or a wagon - to arrive as he enjoys a day of pumpkin picking at DeWolf Farm, New Egypt, on Oct. 14. More...


      Howell council will try to offer assistance on residents' water bills
      BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

      HOWELL - Residents of The Reserve at the Manasquan River residential development who have received exceptionally high water bills may have been thrown a life preserver. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Datebook
      + The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, has opened registration for the fall series of Family Place parent-child workshops beginning on Oct. 24. The workshops are for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their parent or caregiver. The workshop features toys, crafts, book More...
      • article has image Boating to resume on the Assunpink soon
      • Community Bulletin Board
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       Letters
      • Vote for independent voices in Howell
      I have been a resident of Howell for nine years, my wife's family has been here since before there was a "Howell." Growing up in Fords, Middlesex County, I had no idea what open space was. More...
      • County response to traffic woes irks resident
      • Jackson council did not stand up to Mayor Seda on tax increase
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      Bad ideas often take on a life of their own
      Sometimes, a bad idea infects a segment of society and travels through it like an epidemic of Hong Kong flu. More...
      • article has image Are We There Yet?
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      Bradley H. Gray Mr. Gray, 75, of Old Bridge, died Oct. 8 at Cranbury Center, Monroe Township. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Old Bridge most of his life. He was a banker at Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, for 35 years, retiring in 1982. Mr. Gray was a member of Nativity Evangelical Lu More...
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       Schools
      • Students urged to follow safety rules while online
      HOWELL - The Internet and Web sites like MySpace are not just places for friends to gather - they are ready-made havens for predators - and Art Wolinsky wants children across the country to know that fact. More...
      • Wasser says prospects not likely for 7th h.s.
      • article has image Howell students enjoy hands-on science project
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       Sports
      • Rough fourth quarter dooms New Egypt
      PLUMSTED - For three quarters, the New Egypt High School football team's defense frustrated Burlington City. More...
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      • article has image Hayes' efforts lead Rebels to important win
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      Young Professionals, Forty and Under, a committee of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, and a support group for professionals and college graduates, will hold its monthly meeting at the 507 Main restaurant, 507 Main St., Belmar, Oct. 25 from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 at the door and includes unlimi More...
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