November 16, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Pastor makes first move to address hunger issues

Hot meal to be served at Elms Elementary School on Nov. 18
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Launching a once-a-month hot meal program has become the mission of the pastor and membership of the Hope of Glory Worship Center. More...

Hovbilt testimony touches on environmental aspects

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Testimony on the environmental aspects of an adult community was the topic of the most recent Hovbilt hearing before the Planning Board. More...

Lakewood ceremony honors those who served

Greg Maekel, commander of Lakewood American Legion Post 166, offers his thanks to those who have served the United States. Veterans Day ceremonies were held at the World War I monument at Lake Carasaljo, Lakewood, on Nov. 11. More...

Group seeks 365 reasons to celebrate New Jersey

You may prefer the miles of white sandy beaches along the Jersey Shore or the mountainous region in the northwestern part of the state. More...

In the Service

Army Pvt. Nicholas R. Zeimer has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

Freehold settles U.S. lawsuit with immigrants

REGIONAL INTEREST
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

A lawsuit brought upon Freehold Borough by day laborers in Freehold has finally been settled. Members of the Borough Council were expected to discuss the particulars of the settlement at their meeting on Nov. 13. More...

Latino festival to take place in Freehold

FREEHOLD - Residents and guests are welcome to attend the second annual Latino Festival to be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Park Avenue Elementary School, Park Avenue between West Main and South streets. More...

Letters

Illegal immigration must be halted right now

The recent failure of Keyport to pass an ordinance restricting the rental of housing to illegal immigrants illustrates the frustration of those who attempt to confront the massive problem of illegal immigration at the local level. More...

Howell deputy mayor offers congratulations to election winners

First, congratulations to the winners (in the Howell Township Council election), Bob Walsh, Angela Dalton and Mike Howell. Congratulations to their support team as well. More...

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Opinion

Coda

With the campaigns over, we can get back to nice ads
Greg Bean

I was so happy to turn the television on last night and see that the ubiquitous ads for erectile dysfunction medications were back in prime-time rotation and the tiresome attack ads from Robert Menendez and Tom Kean Jr. were finally gone. More...

Are We There Yet?

Her husband is still a work in progress
Lori Clinch

If you don't mind my saying so, I firmly believe there should be an easy-to-understand 12-step program that tells a man the proper responses to a woman's inquiries. More...

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Sports

Rutgers' win opening up a whole new debate

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

I thought national championship hopes were only allowed at other schools.Meant for someone else but not the Scarlet Knights. More...

Jaguar defense comes up big against Cougars

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON - With some of his key players banged up with injuries and unable to work out full force during the week of practice prior to the game, Jackson High School football coach Mike Smith was hoping for the best when the Jags squared off against Co More...

Howell hosting its first grid playoff game Friday

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

For the first time in school history, Howell High School will be playing an NJSIAA state playoff football game at home. More...

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Students take pride in operating store

Teacher says valuable skills are being learned
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

In less than 30 minutes, the stuffed animals at the Howell Middle School South Husky school store were nearly sold out. Credit a few students moonlighting as excellent salespeople for the brisk business. More...

Independence for Howell team sweeps three seats

Walsh, Dalton, Howell win four-year terms on Howell council
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - In the end, Election Day turned out to be Independence Day instead. More...

Light show to open at Arts Center

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Holiday Light Spectac-ular at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holm-del, is set to return for its ninth season. More...

Voters reject proposal to study forms of govt.

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Voters have declined to support the formation of a charter study commission which would have investigated the different types of municipal governments that could be used in Howell. More...

No arrests in fight at church

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - As of Nov. 14, authorities had not made any arrests in connection with a July 29 fight that resulted in severe injuries to a 25-year-old man. More...

A 'homecoming' in Monmouth County

International pop star Melanie started out in Sea Bright/Long Branch
BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent

In the early 1970s, a young woman who went solely by the name of Melanie emerged seemingly from out of nowhere with a series of stylistically diverse hit singles that ranged from the soulful "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," inspired by her experienc More...

Planners get preliminary look at 20-home project

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - There may be 20 new homes along Toms River Road (Route 571) in the near future. More...

Juveniles charged with possessing replica guns

HOLMDEL - Police arrested six juveniles recently after they were seen with replica handguns that looked so authentic that many police officers are hard-pressed to tell the difference. More...

Petition asks state DEP to protect Toms River

TOMS RIVER - Advocates for the Toms River announced that they have filed a legal petition to win increased clean water protections for the river and its major tributaries. More...

Bulletin Board

Auditions

Allegro!, a 32-member chorus of men and women, is seeking male singers for "The Many Moods of Christmas," a holiday concert that will be presented Dec. 10 at the Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan. More...

Sheriff's department begins food and toy drive

The Ocean County Sheriff's Department is getting an early start on its annual collection of unwrapped toys, gifts and nonperishable food for needy families for the holidays, in anticipation of an increased need for assistance this year. More...

Ricky Pen to perform at temple in Lakewood

Ricky Pen will perform at 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Congregation Ahavat Shalom, Lakewood's only conservative synagogue, located at the intersection of 11th Street and Forest Avenue. More...

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Schools

Resident spent 30 years involved in education

Marcia Deitz began long run of service on local school board

Marcia Fisher Deitz, 70, who dedicated more than 30 years of her life to the service of education, lost her battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Nov. 7. She died at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

Scholarships available for communications students

The Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association announces its 2006 James R. McCormick Memorial Scholarship Awards program, open to students residing in Ocean County or Monmouth County studying communications. More...

Rotary donates dictionaries

JACKSON - Pupils at the Switlik School recently received their own dictionary from the Jackson Rotary Club. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The Lakewood Chamber of Com-merce invites members and nonmembers to its general membership/industrial luncheon meeting, Dec. 6 at the Ramada Inn and Suites, Toms River. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon. More...

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