February 8, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

New owners excited about speedway

Upper Freehold official partners with Princeton man to buy racetrack

Last year, William Miscoski and his friend, Fred Vahlsing, were playing golf at the Cream Ridge Golf Club in Upper Freehold Township when Miscoski asked Vahlsing, "How would you like to own a racetrack?" At the time, Vahlsing said hi More...

On Campus

Dominick DeVivo IV, son of Lisa and Dominick DeVivo III of Jackson, has received academic honors at Seton Hall University, South Orange, where he was named to the dean's list for the fall semester. More...

Food challenge

Youngsters put their mealtime courage on the line when the Howell library recently hosted a version of "Food Fear Factor." The event's menu listed challenges such as "Simple Pimples," "Hairball Salad with Saliva Dressing," "Spam with Sauerkrau More...

Library slates activities

HOWELL - The Friends of Howell Library have planned a weeklong celebration of special programs and activities to highlight the library during February. More...

Firefighters honored at Jan. dinner

PLUMSTED - Mayor Ronald Dancer installed officers of the New Egypt Fire Company and the fire company presented awards for special achievements at its annual installation dinner held at the firehouse Jan. 27. More...

Six Flags will be reassessed

JACKSON - Two companies have submitted bids for the job of assessing the value of all property owned by Six Flags in the municipality. More...

Donations help United Way offer assistance at holidays

The United Way of Ocean County received numerous donations during the 2006 holiday season, enabling more than 500 children, seniors and families to enjoy a bounty of food, toys and gifts. More...

Letters

Attention must be paid to youth violence

Christine Grimaldi's article ("Parents' Support Enlisted in Battle Against Gangs," Tri-Town News, Jan. 18, 2007) brought to light an important and growing issue of concern to Jackson residents. More...

Writer seeks support for proposed horse law

Anyone who has ever loved a pet or admired a beautiful animal mourned the loss of Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro, who lost his valiant battle on Jan. 29. More...

Lack of application shows farmers no respect

I have just come home from the tax assessor's office in search of farm assessment application forms unsuccessfully. I was flabbergasted to hear that they do not have any and will not have any until June. More...

Schools

School officials report C wing is safe for use

JACKSON - The C wing at Jackson Memorial High School has been given a clean bill of health. More...

Sports

Warriors earn their first state playoff berth

PLUMSTED - The New Egypt High School girls basketball team made school history last week when it qualified for the NJSIAA Group I state playoffs. More...

Shooter's touch

New Egypt Middle School's Desmond Hubert shoots over a defender during his team's home game against Bordentown on Monday in New Egypt. More...

Goetz grapplers shine at tri-county meet

JACKSON - The Goetz Middle School wrestling capped off an outstanding season last week by crowning five champions at the season-ending Tri-County championships at Lake Rivera Middle School. More...

Friends will rally for baby's family

Infant underwent heart transplant in December

Sandy Ennis wants people to know how thankful she is for an organ donation program that saved the life of her infant son, Christopher, in December. More...

Ohio firm to check background of rec personnel

Jackson Township Council moves forward on new law

Jackson Township Council members are moving forward with a plan to have a background check conducted on all part-time and seasonal recreation personnel. More...

Board OKs special meeting to hear plan for 60 homes

HOWELL - The Planning Board has agreed to schedule a special meeting to hear a developer's application for a 60-home development on property that is known locally as the Pinnacle tract. More...

Programs offer assistance with payments for energy

JACKSON - Councilman Jason J. Gudaitis is informing residents who are in need of assistance in paying their energy bills that they may be eligible for help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). More...

Capt. suggests more care be taken with alarms

JACKSON - It is alarming to police how little is known by the general public about alarm systems, how the systems operate and the permit procedures that are required. More...

BlueClaws will host job fair

LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood BlueClaws will host their annual job fair on Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park, New Hampshire and Cedar Bride avenues, in the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center. More...

GMN takes 12 awards in national SNA contest

Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold Township, received 12 awards in the 2006 Suburban Newspapers of America contest, including a first place for sports writing, a second place for community service, and eight advertising and promotion awards. More...

Boots keep pedicures perfect in winter

MARLBORO - While some boots are made for walking, these boots are made for pedicures. More...

Battle of the Bands set for Saturday at JMHS

JACKSON - There will be heart-pounding drums, gripping guitars and maybe even a metallic meltdown for those who attend the first Battle of the Bands. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

+ Ocean County Vocational Tech-nical School will host an open house Feb. 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. at all six centers: Brick, Jackson, Manahawkin, Navy Lakehurst, Toms River and Waretown. More...

Old American flags being collected for retirement

Jackson VFW Post 4703 and Cub Scout Pack 104 are collecting damaged American flags for proper disposal with military honors. More...

GED orientation and practice test offered

The Lakewood Community School is accepting registrations for the GED orientation and practice test to be held at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., Feb. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. More...

Opinion

Coda

Is the nest ever empty when it's full of junk?

My wife and I are now officially empty nesters, but when the last child left recently to take an out-of-state job, we came to a shocking realization: You can't have an empty nest when the chicks leave all their junk behind to clutter the p More...

Around Town

Poignant memories are music to my ears

I remember playing "Taste, Touch and Smell" as a child in which a blindfolded person used their senses to determine an object before them. More...