March 8, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Annual prom set for Lakewood senior citizens

Lakewood High School PALS students will host the ninth annual Senior Citizen Prom, "Moonlight Serenade," from 5-9 p.m. April 22. More...

Ex-Negro League players recount segregated days

HOWELL - Howell High School students came face to face with two living legends from a page of American history often overlooked, during an assembly featuring Bob Scott and Pedro Sierra, stars of the Negro American Baseball League. More...

TV classes to benefit from grant

JACKSON - A $32,703 Perkins grant, which will provide for advanced communication equipment and student skills at Jackson Memorial High School, is on the way. More...

Officer coming on board to help patrol downtown

PLUMSTED - With financial support, in part, from a $525,000 Neighbor-hood Preservation Program (NPP) state grant, the Township Committee has appointed another police officer to bring the number of uniformed officers to 12, the highest level i More...

Mark Rosman

In the News Affidavit tells terrible tale of college excess I have just finished reading one of the saddest documents I have ever seen. More...

Letters

More information about vaccine is needed

Assembly Bill A-3920, introduced before the Assembly on Jan. More...

Church appreciates efforts made by Boy Scouts

The Prince of Peace Luth-eran Church Beautification Committee would like to thank the two Eagle Scouts, Zack Decker and Tim Zeiner, who graciously decided to complete Eagle Scout projects at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Howell. More...

Howell Optimist Club came through with great effort for families

On behalf of the Asbury Park Community Collab-orative, the children and the families of Asbury Park, I would like to thank a few groups from the bottom of my heart for collaborating to make the past holiday season one to be remembered. More...

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Schools

On Campus

Rowan University, Glassboro, has awarded dean's list honors for the fall semester to the following local residents: From Howell: junior Jonathan Anderson, undeclared; juniors Stephen Blenderman and Holly Frazer, education-health and exer More...

Library activities aim to attract today's teens

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Rita Palumbo of Howell watched as her granddaughter, Jessica Cutler, 13, designed and created a garment during the Project Runway competition at the Howell library, Old Tavern Road. More...

Puppets teach pupils a lesson in integrity

HOWELL - Good girl Lauren Richards gives in to temptation when she finds the answers to her history exam. Lauren cheats on the test and garners an unearned free pass to a round of miniature golf. More...

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Photo

JEFFGRANIT staff Jackson's Ken Carney celebrates his state title win over Raritan's Dave Seidenberg at 160 pounds at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City on Sunday. For story, see sports. More...

Council, board press N.J. for extra tax relief

Jackson officials encourage residents to let state reps know how they feel
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Members of the Jackson Township Council and the Jackson Board of Education are joining hands to fight for more local funding and tax relief from the state. Both bodies passed resolutions toward that end at their Feb. 27 meetings. More...

'Birdie' coming to CNHS

COLTS NECK - Dust off your poodle skirt and slick back your hair, "Bye Bye Birdie" is coming to Colts Neck High School. More...

Grant to aid youths in Lakewood

The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council of Ocean (ADACO) was recently awarded $25,000 from the Department of State, New Jersey Office of Faith-Based Initiatives. More...

Datebook

+ The following weekend programs will take place at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. The programs are free and do not require preregistration. From 11-11:30 a.m. More...

Separate meters to measure water use in Howell homes

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that will require the installation of two meters that will be used to separately measure internal and external water use, "including but not limited to, an irrigation system," on new ho More...

Board's goal is to help pupils cope with problems

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - The Board of Education is looking to adopt a new system that will assist educators in addressing difficulties that may occur with a student's learning, behavior or health needs. More...

'42nd Street' will come tapping into Jackson

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

There will be dancing feet on the stage of Jackson Memorial High School as students and staff recreate the Broadway hit "42nd Street." Performances will take place March 15 at 7 p.m., March 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m. More...

Bulletin Board

Golf lessons to be offered at Ocean County Park

Golf lessons will be given 8-9 a.m. and 9:15-10:15 a.m. on Saturdays, April 7-28, at the golf driving range in Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. Classroom discussion will be held on rain days in the Beach Complex Building. More...

Community School plans Lancaster trip

The Lakewood Community School is sponsoring a two-day trip to Lancaster, Pa., April 27- 28. More...

Howell finishes third at stepping competition

Manalapan High School rocked to the sounds of feet stomping and hands clapping as students from seven high schools competed in a stepping competition during the school's annual African-American Heritage Festival held last week. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Jane Louise Bovie Mrs. Bovie, 86, of Howell, died Jan. 9, 2007, at Imperial Care Center, Neptune. Born in Howell, she was a lifelong resident of Howell. She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Brick. More...

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Sports

Jaguars' Winston, Carney capture gold in Atlantic City

Shore Conference stands tall at state championships
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

ATLANTIC CITY - The Jackson High School wrestling team put forth a season that will be remembered for a long time in these parts. In fact, they were considered the premier team in the in the state by many experts. More...

Fobes peaks at right time, places second in state

Loses to returning champion, 13-5
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

In Atlantic City, wrestlers either rise to the occasion, or shrink.You can count Howell's Cody Fobes among those who met the challenge. More...

New Egypt Modifieds to race Under DIRT Banner

NEW EGYPT -This year marks the start of a new era at New Egypt Speedway. More...

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