November 22, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Omnipoint wins approval for Ramtown cell tower

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Despite passionate pleas from Ramtown residents, the zoning board has approved the construction of a 150-foot-tall telecommunications tower by Omnipoint Communications on the property of the Ramtown Fire Company, Ramtown-Greenville Road. More...

Howell continues to work on affordable housing plan

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - The township's 487-unit state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan will undergo changes in the coming weeks. More...

Pianist blends lessons of composers' lives, works

BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer

Pianist Dennis Kobray brought the spirit of Mozart to the pupils at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro, last week. More...

Landfill owner put county ahead of profit

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

TOMS RIVER -- The death of Ocean County Landfill owner Charles J. Hesse III last week put into perspective just what he did for all of the county's municipalities, Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said. More...

American Cancer Society honors dedicated volunteer

The American Cancer Society presented its most prestigious volunteer honor, the St. George National Award, to Barbara Rabinowitz, of Lakewood, on Nov. 9. More...

Equine science update planned

The latest in equine science will be discussed next month at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. More...

Letters

Mayor and council trying to clean up finances

Certain members of the previous Township Committee have wasted the taxpayers' money over the past several years mismanaging this township. Now you are wasting your own money with ridiculous statements that no one is buying. More...

Thanksgiving is not bountiful for those who are facing hardships

Thanksgiving: a time to give thanks for all God's bounty bestowed on us. Many of us have a great number of things to be thankful for - family, friends, food on our tables, clothing on our backs, gainful employment and an occasional vacation. More...

Red Cross thanks volunteers for time, energy, spirit

As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Marcia Fisher Deitz Mrs. Deitz, 70, of Jackson, died Nov. 7, 2006. Born in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, N.Y., she had lived in Manalapan for 38 years prior to moving to Jackson. She was graduate of Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn. Mrs. More...

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Schools

Jackson students work to meet testing goals

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Board of Education members recently heard the annual state of the schools presentation, which examines the status of the district and its plans moving forward. More...

Former Jags QB Tarver goes into Hall of Fame

JACKSON - A Jackson Memorial High School assistant principal who was a football standout at the school before he graduated in 1987 is being inducted into the JMHS Athletic Hall of Fame on Nov. 27. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Ocean Day School has signed a multi-year lease with Hope Cathedral and will be moving to Hope Cathedral's new facility on West Veterans Highway, Jackson, for the 2007-08 school year. More...

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After 10 years, builder, homeowner settle suit

Tracey Kelly fought with K Hovnanian over home construction
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

After more than a decade of legal wrangling, Howell homeowner/activist Tracey Kelly has reached a monetary settlement in her lawsuit with builder K Hovnanian. More...

Photo

Brick Memorial running back Vinnie Falkiewicz is stopped inches shy of the goal Line by Howell's David Hayes during the Rebels' Central Jersey Group IV semifinal win in Howell on Friday. For story, see sports. More...

Thanksgiving sweetness

Abby Simons, 4, and her dad, Jon, fill their trays with all of the foods that are part of a Thanksgiving dinner during a Thanksgiving celebration at the Land O' Pines School, Howell, on Nov. 15. More...

Jackson council supports Assembly ethics reform

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - All government officials must be accountable to their constituents at all levels of government. That was the message delivered by Councilwoman Ann Updegrave at the Nov. 13 Township Council meeting during council comments. More...

Theater group looking for a permanent home

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

BRICK TOWNSHIP - They live out of a very large suitcase. More...

Monmouth donates $25,000 to state's WWII memorial

FREEHOLD - Recognizing the sacrifices made by World War II veterans, particularly those who lost their lives to preserve freedom, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has donated $25,000 toward the fundraising effort to build a memorial in New Je More...

Donated clothing offered to sexual assault victims

LAKEWOOD - Sexual assault is a devastating and life-altering event for victims and their families. 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...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

+ A scrapbooking event will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The cost of $40 per person includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks, prizes and individual tabletops. More...

Auditions

Pegasus Production Company of Christian Brothers Academy will hold auditions for the musical "Guys and Dolls" for female high school students Nov. 28 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Henderson Theatre, 850 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. More...

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Opinion

Taxpayers' cry for help could soon be answered

New Jersey homeowners struggling with unrelenting property tax increases finally have hope that, after all these years, help may be on the way. More...

Coda

It must be the holidays, since Ralph's eyes are red
Greg Bean

My favorite time of year is coming up - the holiday season. The time of family and fellowship. The time of good smells coming from the kitchen. The time of fragrant evergreens and cheerful decorations. More...

Are We There Yet?

She has a longing to replace the furniture
Lori Clinch

I believe there comes a time in every woman's life when she must stop and ask herself, "Isn't it time for a new couch?" More...

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Sports

CJ Group IV final is next for Howell team

Rebels top Brick Memorial is state semifinal
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

As he stood at midfield while jubilant Howell fans were celebrating with the football team, Rebel quarterback Sean O'Reilly was soaking it all in and reflecting on how far the football program has traveled in the past two years. More...

Jaguars' title run comes to a disappointing end

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

JACKSON - In a season that has been filled with high and lows, it was only fitting that last week's NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoff game against Hunterdon Central kept the standing-room-only crowd at John J. More...

O'Reilly gets confidence boost from Cerminaro

One of the biggest Howell fans at Friday night's Central Jersey Group IV semifinal games was wearing a sideline pass. More...

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