January 5, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Jackson's championship teams honored by board

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Three Jackson Memorial High School sports teams have been honored for their accomplishments during the fall season. The Board of Education recognized the athletes and their coaches during its Dec. 19 meeting. More...

Choir's performance slate features White House trip

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

In six years, the 30 members of the New Jersey Children's Chamber Choir have experienced what other people may not experience in an entire lifetime. More...

Residents' help sought in animal cruelty cases

"We depend on the residents of Jackson to be our eyes and ears in fighting animal cruelty and helping lost pets get home." - Joseph Sbano Jackson animal control officer
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Cruelty toward animals is a crime. On Dec. 21, Jason T. More...

Kiddie Academy gains OK from Planning Board

JACKSON - Kiddie Academy at Jackson Crossing has received approval from the Planning Board. Speaking at the Dec. 18 meeting, Planning Board engineer Douglas F. More...

Howell to bill insurance for police ambulance use

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that will allow the municipality to be reimbursed by insurance companies when police department ambulances are dispatched to residents. More...

Couple overcomes obstacles to welcome 'miracle baby'

Surrogate mother helped to make a dream come true
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer

It was 6:38 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2005 when the improbable happened to Shari and Glen Devora. The couple had been trying to get pregnant since May 2002. Almost three years later their son, Jacob "Coby" Benjamin Devora, was born. More...

Monmouth freeholders approve open space grants

FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has approved grants totaling nearly $2 million from the 2006 Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund to acquire, create or improve park facilities in 14 municipalities. More...

Gangs will be evening's topic

JACKSON - The Jackson Police Department and the New Jersey State Police are inviting parents and guar-dians to attend an informational session on gangs and their influence on youth on Jan. 9 at Jackson Memorial High School. More...

Letters

Don't leave poor behind in property tax reform

Property tax relief is essential in New Jersey, and in many cases it will be an anti-poverty measure for moderate- and middle-income households. More...

JTMUA commissioners are well known politicos in the community

A new meaning to the words cold and deep? This story goes by the way of Jackson's new Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority board. Here is the cast. Bill All-mann, a former Jackson mayor and committeeman, is the chairman. More...

Resident says taxpayers in the Garden State must 'storm the gates'

Yes, the taxpayers of New Jersey have had enough and the coward politicians blinded by votes and their jobs will never do a thing. I have owned a home in New Jersey for the last 40 years, only to see the taxes go off the radar screen . More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Elizabeth Meehan Mrs. Meehan, 93, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 24, 2006, in Care One, East Brunswick. Her husband, William L. Meehan, died in 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth A. More...

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Sports

Jaguars ready to prove they're the state's best

Take on Rams after finishing third at The Clash
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

All signs point to another battle in Jackson on Saturday.The state's top-ranked wrestling team from Jackson will be licking its chops once again as they host a second-ranked Southern Regional squad that has been waiting for an opportunity More...

Young Piners winning with team basketball

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - With an inexperienced team made up of mostly underclassmen, Lakewood High School boys basketball coach John Richardson wasn't sure how the Piners would react against the elite clubs. More...

Warriors faring well despite early losses

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

PLUMSTED - Despite being saddled with a dual-meet mark of 0-2 heading into last week's Hawk Classic at Manchester High School, New Egypt wrestling coach Kevin English was optimistic the Warriors could put forth a solid showing at the holida More...

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Application for 20 homes to continue Jan. 8

Rutherford Estates wants to build in Cassville section
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

A public hearing on the Rutherford Estates housing development is expected to continue at the Jackson Planning Board's meeting on Jan. 8. More...

Photo

Rita Campbell congratulates Howell Middle School South choir member Kevin Nichols who, Campbell said, looks and sings like her grandson, following a performance by the middle school jazz band and honors chorus at the Howell Senior Cen More...

Jackson pet owners must get dogs an updated license

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - With the start of a new year comes another year to get dogs an updated license. "Most lost pets that are found without a license tag do not get home," animal control officer Joseph Sbano said. More...

Scouting programs get a boost

The Jersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of America, has been awarded $20,000 by the OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River to continue school-based scouting programs in the community. More...

Legislature grants gay couples civil union rights

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

TRENTON - Same-sex couples in New Jersey will now have access to all the legal rights and responsibilities heterosexual couples possess, except for the right to call their relationship "marriage. More...

Life on the front in the War Between the States

Union soldiers' letters home provide poignant glimpse into Civil War
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Cpl. Aaron Elmer had already had his share of tragedy when he volunteered to fight for the Union cause in the fall of 1862. His young wife, Mary, had died in March of that year at age 21, leaving him with two young daughters. More...

Plumsted committee welcomes newcomers

PLUMSTED - The Township Committee's first meeting of 2007 began with state Assemblyman Joseph Malone (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Mercer and Burlington) officiating the oaths of office to newly elected committeemen Mike McCue and Eric Sorchik. More...

Open meetings advocate keeps eye on N.J. towns

Goal is to raise public's awareness of right to open government
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

John Paff makes it his business to ensure that local governments adhere to open public meeting laws. More...

Party brightens holiday for Ocean County youths

With some help from the Ocean County Young Republicans, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County put smiles on the faces of hundreds of youngsters this holiday season. On Dec. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

+ "Understanding Cholesterol," a free program on the dangers of cholesterol, will be presented by Dr. Michael Sher, Jan. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St., Lakewood. Details: (888) SBHS-123. More...

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Opinion

In the News

There is more to life than problems in the rain forest
Mark Rosman

I think a lot about telling the truth to children these days. I have two children, ages 10 and 12, and they go to good public schools; places where, I'm sure, the teachers and administrators care about doing a good job for them. More...

Coda

At least, the mayor always kept everything interestin'
Greg Bean

There's a wonderful scene in Larry McMurtry's great American novel "Lonesome Dove" when former Texas Rangers Woodrow Call and Gus McCrae are discussing the inexorable march of time. More...

Are We There Yet?

She's trying hard to hide from homework
Lori Clinch

I feel that my love for my children exhibits itself best in their hours of need. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The Jackson Chamber of Com-merce's next general membership meeting will be held at Dante's Restaurant, 260 North County Line Road (ShopRite Plaza), Jackson, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Mayor Mark A. More...

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