October 26, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Howell Council Race

Six candidates vie for three seats in Howell
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Despite differences of opinion in other areas, ask the six people running for seats on the Township Council and they will tell you the same topic is their biggest concern - taxes. More...

Plant preservation, runoff focus of latest testimony

Hovbilt proposing 965 age-restricted homes on Jackson property
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Testimony resumed before the Planning Board on Oct. 16 on an application filed by Hovbilt for Jackson Valley, a development of 965 age-restricted condominium homes. More...

Youngsters take talking car's safety tips to heart

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Not since the days of television's "Knight Rider" had those people at the Ardena School who are old enough to remember the show experienced the intrigue of a talking car. More...

Council wants law enforcement to examine finances

JACKSON - At their meeting on the evening of Oct. 24, members of the Township Council were expected to read into the record their call for action regar-ding the previous township administrator and township government. More...

Freeholders award deer carcass removal contract

With the state bowing out of the business to remove deer carcasses from area roads, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders has awarded a two-year contract for the work that can also be used by county municipalities. More...

Library will celebrate anniversary

JACKSON - The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Nov. 4 with ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m. More...

Letters

Chairman discusses new home projections

As chairman of the Howell Planning Board, I would like to respond to the letter from Jay Migliaccio ("Vote for Independent Voices in Howell, Tri-Town News, Oct. More...

Undersheriff says Ocean County sheriff deserves re-election

I have had the privilege of serving in the Ocean County Sheriff's Office for nearly 40 years and have held every rank between sheriff's officer and undersheriff. I have also had the opportunity to serve under four Ocean County sheriffs, James N. More...

School board strives to provide best education possible

A letter to the editor about the current Jackson school budget ("Jackson School Budget Is Worthy of a Close Look," Tri-Town News, Oct. 12) was interesting to me not because of what it stated, but rather what it neglected to mention. More...

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Schools

Board receives annual report of school violence

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - A report on school violence and vandalism, as mandated by the state, was presented to the Board of Education at its Oct. 17 meeting. More...

Students to follow physicians

LAKEWOOD - Kimball Medical Center has announced that its physician shadowing program - Project Medicine - is now accepting junior and senior students from Lakewood, Jackson, Howell and Freehold high schools who wish to pursue a career in medicine. More...

Superintendent: Building safety remains key issue

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

Commenting in the wake of recent incidents of school violence across the nation, Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser said he believes the district's six schools are safe. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, officially opened the Kimball Institute for Rehabilitative and Occupational Health Services on Oct. 11 with a ceremony and ribbon cutting attended by 150 people. More...

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10 seek election to charter study commission

Howell voters will be asked if they want a charter study panel
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

Two five-person slates are seeking to be elected to a charter study commission that would investigate different types of municipal government that could be used in Howell. More...

Photo

With the help of Otto the talking car, Shelby McCann demonstrates the proper way to look before crossing the street. For more on Otto's visit More...

Formal complaint alleges rape of woman by officer

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - A former female confidential informant for the Jackson Police Department has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court seeking a trial by jury and financial damages against a Jackson police detective and other police personnel. More...

3-2 council vote denies liquor license transfer

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Some people may have welcomed a drink after enduring the three-hour hearing for the Hungry Quail's failed liquor license transfer. More...

Board approves changes at Great Adventure

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Planning Board has approved several changes at the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park, Route 537. More...

Parents group plans meeting for Nov. 2

JACKSON - The next session of the Jackson Parent-to-Parent support group will be held Nov. 2. More...

Jackson man advocates for heart disease funding

JACKSON - Survivors of heart disease and stroke from around the nation recently journeyed to Washington, D.C., to ask their federal representatives for help in dealing with those critical medical issues. More...

Missing girl found

JACKSON - Police said this week that a 17-year-old township girl who was reported missing in Jackson on Aug. 15 has been found. More...

Man faces charges in stabbings

JACKSON - Police are asking for the public's help in providing information about a stabbing incident that resulted in injuries to two township men. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

+ A costume party for the community will be held at DeBows United Methodist Church Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The church is at the intersection of Routes 537 and 571, Jackson. Details: (732) 928-4475. More...

Community Bulletin Board

College student receives Fulbright scholarship

Ryan Gogol of Howell, a student at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. student scholarship to Italy in romance languages and literature. He is one of more than 1,200 U.S. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Sometimes, good people come up with a bad idea
Greg Bean

If you look out your window right now, chances are you'll see pigs flying. I figure that in a week when I end up agreeing with embattled Keyport Mayor John Merla, anything is possible. More...

Are We There Yet?

Fighting for the right to learn as little as possible
Lori Clinch

Although today's experts contend that TV is the ruination of our beloved nation, I have to admit that I still enjoy a good bout in front of the tube. More...

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Sports

Howell gymnastics wrap up A North crown

Shore Conference is Saturday at Brick Memorial
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

It seemed inevitable. From the start, when newcomers Austyn Fobes and Brianna Ecklof performed their first gymnastic routines for Howell, they elevated the program to a new level. More...

Warriors put together best effort of the year

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

PLUMSTED - Following four consecutive losses, New Egypt High School football coach Tom Farrell wasn't sure how fragile his team's psyche would be. More...

Jaguars hope Morgans' return can spur team

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON - Playing without its starting goalie for the past three games, the Jackson High School boys soccer team stumbled a bit as it raced toward the finish line to winning a Shore Conference Class A South title. More...

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