February 15, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Great Adventure to host Race for the Cure in Oct.

"We are thrilled with our new location and anticipate our constituents will continue their support of the Race for the Cure... ." - Nancy Healey
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - There is a new partnership in south central New Jersey. "Today we launch our new name, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and our new logo," said Nancy Healey, executive director of the Susan G. More...

Husband kills wife in car, turns gun on himself

HOWELL - A township woman who filed for divorce in January was shot and killed by her husband as she sat in her car in the parking lot of a local shopping center on the afternoon of Feb. 11. More...

Transportation officials searching for an answer

3 construction options are being considered for Halls Mill Road
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - A federal project is expected to address the need for road improvements on the portion of Halls Mill Road between Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524) and Three Brooks Road. More...

Audrey II getting ready to stir up 'Little Shop'

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON More...

Affordable housing remains an issue for 2 municipalities

An Appellate Court ruling on Jan. 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...

BlueClaws will host annual FanFest on Feb. 17

LAKEWOOD - With Opening Day less than two months away, the Lakewood BlueClaws will unofficially open the season on Feb. 17 with their seventh annual FanFest, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park, New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues. More...

Senior programs renewed by Ocean freeholder board

Ocean County's seniors can continue to count on support from the Ocean County Board of Freehold-ers for such important programs as health screenings and education to caregiver support services. More...

Comcast coat drive will help keep people warm

Comcast Cable of New Jersey announced it will donate thousands of new coats to help New Jersey's homeless and others in need stay warmer this winter. More...

Owner of animal supply stores honored at dinner

A love for horses and a desire to start a business from scratch resulted in a thriving four-store animal supply business for Rick Wills, the owner of Rick's Saddle Shop, and now have earned him the title of 2006 Horseperson of the Year. More...

Siblings excited about roles in college play

Three siblings who have been cast in Brookdale Community College's first African-American production said they feel privileged to be a part of history. More...

Letters

River deserves highest level of protection

The League of Women Voters of Ocean County would like to inform Ocean County citizens that Gov. More...

Jackson school board must deliver tax relief

The Jackson Board of Edu-cation keeps trying to fool the taxpayers, year after year, into coughing up more money for "education." They keep forecasting a fictitious (phony) number of new students that are expected to enter the school system ea More...

Those who donate an organ should have chance to receive one

Christopher Ennis ("Friends Will Rally for Baby's Family," Tri-Town News, Feb. 8) was very lucky to get a heart transplant. Over half of the 94,000 Americans on the national waiting list will die before they get a transplant. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

James M. Iverson Mr. Iverson, 79, of Freehold Township, died Jan. 28, 2007, at home. He was born in Freehold and was a lifelong resident. Prior to retiring 14 years ago, he was a conductor for NJ Transit, Newark, for many years. More...

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Schools

Magazine shows Howell students' creative side

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - It is 2 p.m. and the last bell of the day finally rings. While most students are rushing out of the doors at Howell High School and heading home, five dedicated pupils are headed to a meeting of The Laureate magazine. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The Jackson Chamber of Com-merce's next general membership meeting will be held at Solo Bella Restaurant, 426 Chandler Road, Jackson, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. More...

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Policy aims to address neighborhood traffic

Howell officials trying to respond to concerns
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Traffic is a problem in some Howell neighborhoods and municipal officials are preparing to do something about it. A Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy has been presented to members of the Township Council for their consideration. More...

Cast will feed Audrey II

Jackson Liberty High School freshman Dylan Kaplan will give voice to the man-eating plant Audrey II when the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" is presented at the school. For staff writer Dave Benjamin's story, see page 18. More...

State court knocks down affordable housing rules

Attorney believes regional approach is what judges want
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

An Appellate Court threw New Jersey's latest round of affordable housing rules out the window on Jan. 25. More...

Jackson police charge two drivers with DWI

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - In a pair of incidents that occurred within hours of each other, two Jackson residents were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. According to a press release issued by Jackson police Sgt. More...

Law to require builders to install second meter

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - When the Township Council meets on Feb. 20 its members will consider the adoption of an ordinance aimed at helping people get a handle on water use. An ordinance that was introduced on Jan. More...

Public comment finished on Hovbilt application

Planning Board members will have say on 965-unit condo project on Feb. 26
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - With 52 members of the public testifying a total of 118 times during 11 meetings, the public portion of the Hovbilt application has drawn to a close. When the Planning Board meets on Feb. More...

Law adds fine for minibike use

HOWELL - The Township Council will update Howell's minibike ordinance to provide penalties for anyone who violates the law. The council introduced the ordinance on Jan. More...

Trio given probation in financial scheme

On Feb. More...

Lakewood man charged with home invasion

JACKSON - A 26-year-old Lakewood man was arrested by Lakewood police on outstanding complaints signed by Jackson police Detective Scott Conover. According to information provided by Jackson police, on Jan. More...

Second phase of jail expansion to receive OK

The Ocean County Board of Freeholders has introduced an ordinance appropriating $5 million to continue the preliminary work to expand the Ocean County jail on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. More...

Jackson pupils reach out to help S.D. reservation

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - It is very cold in the winter on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. There is a great need for warm clothing as the cold Arctic winds blow across the Badlands and straight to the doorways of the Oglala Lakota homes. More...

BCC annual Guitar Show on Feb. 18

MIDDLETOWN - Continuing a decade-long tradition, Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night's 10th annual guitar show will be held Feb. 18 at the Donald D. Warner Student Life Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

+ Jackson residents can meet with Mayor Mark A. Seda to ask questions and share concerns, 6-7 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, the third Wednesday of each month, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Jackson H.S. ROTC to host gift auction Feb. 24

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4703 will sponsor Jackson Memorial High School's 782nd Air Force Junior ROTC Honor Unit in hosting its eighth annual gift auction Feb. 24. The doors will open at 5 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Coda

In Trenton, the lunatics are running the asylum
Greg Bean

I think I can finally render a professional diagnosis: All the legislators in Trenton are clinically insane. More...

Your Turn

Politicians have little incentive to change
David Finkelstein Guest Column

It is common knowledge to every schoolboy and even every bachelor of arts, that all sin is divided into two parts. More...

Are We There Yet?

She'll get no sympathy from this little bunch
Lori Clinch

When the children are sick, I do my personal best to nurse them back to health. I cancel appointments, rearrange my schedule, and stand guard as I wait at their beck and call. More...

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Sports

Jaguars' success has even coach impressed

Jackson repeats as top team in the state
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

TOMS RIVER - The Jackson High School wrestling team found out this season that it is much harder to remain as the state's top-ranked team than it is to get there. For the second straight year, the Jaguars finish as New Jersey's No. More...

Jackson team to beat in talented District tourney

Howell is primary challenger
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

This weekend's NJSIAA District 21 Wrestling Tournament will be a fan's delight. Starting with the state's No. More...

Howell's Waldron wins 100 freestyle at SC meet

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

There was only one repeat winner at Saturday's Shore Conference Swimming Championships. That fact was not lost on the winner, Tucker Waldron of Howell. More...

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