March 1, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Screening process gets support

The Western Monmouth Republican Conference - made up of GOP representatives from the western part of the county - said last week it is endorsing the concept of the Republican candidate screening committee. More...

Mexican artist Rivera featured at exhibition

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - An art exhibit featuring Mexican artist Diego Rivera was recently on display at the Carl W. Goetz Middle School. More...

In emergency, town tries to reach out to residents

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - The old-fashioned grape-vine is what kept some residents informed and ready during the Valentine's Day ice storm that left many people without heat, power and water. More...

Jackson officials search for head of rec & senior services dept.

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Township officials are searching for a director of recreation and senior services. More...

Lakewood abandons municipal muster zone

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - Despite an effort on the part of municipal officials to provide a safe space for day laborers to congregate to seek work, the muster zone is now a thing of the past. More...

Letters

Chairman would like RCAs to stay in place

I would ask the mayor and Township Council to oppose legislation that would bar municipalities from selling off their affordable housing requirements to other towns. The bill aims to eliminate regional contribution agreements (RCAs). More...

There is an undeniable need for better education on HPV

Although I was grateful to find an article that initiated some dialogue on the debate of mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for girls ("Bill Sparks Debate Over Health vs. Parents' Rights," Tri-Town News, Feb. More...

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Schools

School board candidates file to run

Six Jackson residents will square off in a race for two three-year seats on the Jackson Board of Education in the April 17 school election. The deadline for residents to submit a petition to run for a school board seat was 4 p.m. Feb. More...

School board applies for grant

HOWELL - The Howell K-8 Board of Education has applied for a competitive state grant titled "Enhancing and Expan-ding In-District Program Options for Students with Disabilities. More...

'From Bach to Rock' coming to local school

Students at St. Aloysius School, Jackson, will soon be stepping into the modern age of music. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Family Karate and Fitness, 27 Main St., New Egypt, will host a strength competition for men and women March 7 at 7 p.m. The event will feature a men's division and a women's division with three events and three classes in each division. More...

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High-flying Jaguar

JEFF GRANIT staff Jackson Memorial High School's Samantha Brady sets her sights high while competing in the pole vault event at Saturday's NJSIAA Track and Field Meet of Champions in Toms River. More...

Jackson officials OK Hovbilt plan for 965 homes

Cassville section will see construction of new units
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

With a vote of 6-3, the Jackson Planning Board has approved a 965-unit age-restricted condominium development known as Jackson Valley. The final meeting and vote on the application submitted by Hovbilt was held Monday. More...

Landscaper charged with failure to pay U.S. taxes

The owner of a Monmouth County landscaping and contracting business was arrested on Feb. 15 after being indicted for tax evasion, U.S. Attor-ney Christopher J. Christie announced. Christopher M. Aldarelli Sr. More...

Police, pastor reach out to men in need of help

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Although an organized one-day effort on Jan. 25 failed to locate any homeless residents in Jackson, persistence paid off last week for those who care about people in need. More...

Howell approves aerial spraying for mosquitoes

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Residents may be reaching for their bug spray a little less often this year. More...

Photo contest captures favorite places in N.J.

The next photo you take anywhere in New Jersey impressive enough to don a picture frame might also make its way into the New Jersey Countryside Mag-azine and on their Internet Web site. More...

St. Aloysius pupils show heart

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Sixth-graders at St. Aloysius School, Bennetts Mills Road, are all heart. Students, families and teachers created three super-sized Valentine's Day baskets that have been raffled off. More...

Bulletin Board

Life of noted lyricist topic of March 7 talk

Join the Plumsted library in honoring Women's History Month on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. More...

Psychology majors earn research grants

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, announced that psychology majors Natalie Nardone, of Freehold, and Alanna Joy Raines, of Howell, have been awarded undergraduate research grants from the national honor society of psychology, Psi Ch More...

Free income tax help at Lakewood library

Free income tax assistance will be provided at the Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Lexington Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays from Feb. 9 through April 13. More...

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Opinion

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Coda Gr eg B New state budget has a few small omissions My grandfather, who once worked as the administrator of a state government institution, told me about a technique used at budget time called "shooting the c More...

Vigilance of voters has increased since sting

Feb. 22 marked the second anniversary of the Oper-ation Bid Rig sting that saw the roundup of 11 Monmouth County-area officials on federal corruption charges. More...

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Sports

Local athletes shine at indoor Meet of Champions

Forys shatters meet record in 3,200 win

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

While it wasn't as strong a showing as in recent years for local athletes at the NJSIAA's Indoor Meet of Champions this past weekend, there were still some strong showings in a number of events. More...

Ron Nuzzolo

Fish On Get out your gear, it's time to catch stripers Are you ready? Today marks opening day for striped bass season in the garden state. More...

Sports Shorts

The Howell Heat 12U fastpitch travel softball team is looking for one experienced player to complete its 2007 roster. Busy spring and summer schedule. More...

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