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      December 7, 2006  RSS feed

      Howell High School's Jason Amato (22) is congratulated by teammates after he ran 83 yards for a touchdown with a blocked field goal during the Central Jersey Group IV championship game Sunday at Rutgers Stadium. The Rebels came up short against Hunterdon Central. For more, see Sports. More...
      Jackson officials say they will consider request from private organization

      A representative of the Northern Ocean County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has asked for municipal land in Jackson on which the group could build two or three homes. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for working families. The families that are selected to receive the homes invest what Habitat calls "sweat equity" and help to build the residences. More...

      JACKSON - An economic analyst and consultant continued his testimony before the Planning Board on a developer's application for the 965-unit age-restricted condominium development Jackson Valley on Nov. 20. Hovbilt is proposing to build Jackson Valley in the Cassville section of Jackson, in the area of Perrineville Road, Route 571, West Veterans Highway and Prospertown Road. More...


      PLUMSTED - The Township Committee appointed Vince Doell as a new full-time fully certified patrolman to the Plumsted Police Department on Nov. 20. The appointment of Doell brings the number of full-time fully certified police officers to 11, the highest level in the history of the township. More...


      HOWELL - The Rev. Brendan Williams, pastor of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Veronica, Route 9 north, does not like the idea of having to ask his parishioners for money - especially $3.5 million. But with a parish that has grown to more than 5,500 families and strained the facilities, Williams must make that request in order to better serve the community. More...


      • A vendor fair will be held at Land O' Pines School, Thompson Way, Howell, Dec. 7 from 5-9 p.m. The fair will feature many vendors for toys, makeup and skin care, baskets, housewares, jewelry, hand-made crafts, sports items, bake sale, hot drinks, pictures with Santa, door prizes, and more. Free admission. Proceeds will benefit the Land O' Pines PTO. More...
      Contrary to what Jackson Councilwoman Ann Updegrave states in your recent report, "Jackson Council Supports Assembly Ethics Reform," on Nov. 22, the New Jersey Assembly has not proposed an 11-point plan called the Blueprint for a Corrupt-Free New Jersey. More...
      An article regarding a judge's decision against Howell in its case against the Freehold Regional High School District ("Judge Decides Students May Stay at Present High School," News Transcript, Nov. 29) incorrectly stated that students who had expected to attend Howell High School were districted to Colts Neck High School. More...
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      Kelsey Lin Graham Kelsey Lin Graham, 14, of Jackson, died Dec. 3, 2006, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Long Branch on Jan. 1, 1992. More...
      JACKSON - A battle will soon be raging at Jackson Memorial High School. The Jackson Educational Foundation is looking for bands to showcase their musical talents in a Battle of the Bands competition which the foundation is sponsoring on Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center, Don Connor Boulevard. More...
      Howell beaten by Hunterdon Central in first CJ final
      Coaches preach it all the time to their teams: play hard and never give up. But it's easier said than done, especially when a game is spiraling out of control. Cory Davies' Howell Rebels were facing that dilemma Sunday night at Rutgers Stadium. Their bid for the school's first-ever NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship was incinerating before their eyes. More...
      Family dinner time is in peril! Home-cooked dinners are being overrun by fast food mania! What are busy parents to do? Never fear, Super Suppers is here! More...