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March 29, 2007 / Front Page

Construction under way at Sunnyside development

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St. Veronica parish celebrates 50 years of faith and fellowship

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CODA

SkyScreamer gives riders thrilling view of park

Food pantry benefits from young athletes

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Jaguars pound EB Bears in state lacrosse action

Horsemen take reins at Monmouth Park

Comic books to be given away

Free Comic Book Day, an interna-tional event celebrating America's most original visual art form, returns May 5 with millions of comic books to be given away at thousands of comic book stores worldwide. More...

Seminar set for new buyers of race horses

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey will host a new owners seminar on April 21, at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, Free-hold, for anyone considering the first-time purchase of a race horse. More...

Howell man faces prison for 2005 bank robbery

On March 22, a Monmouth County jury convicted Nicholas Cipriano, 56, of Howell, of the crimes of second degree robbery and third degree terroristic threats in connection with a 2005 Freehold Township bank robbery. More...

Grant will help Plumsted preserve historic farmhouse

PLUMSTED - The executive director of the New Jersey Historic Trust Fund, Barbara Irvine, has informed the Township Committee that its grant application has been approved for the preservation of the Singleton farmhouse, more commonly known as More...

Freehold Raceway Mall to have new look inside

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - With work on exterior improvements under way, the focus for the owner of the Free-hold Raceway Mall has now turned to the interior of the retail center. More...

Entrance to be improved

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - An administrative approval has been given to the developer of the Four Seasons at Metedeconk Lakes adult community for Section Three. More...

Former first-aider gets probation in theft case

FREEHOLD - On March 16, state Superior Court Judge Paul F. More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrian P. Festejo has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Photographic genius evident in Brookdale collection

'Brookdale Collects' will run through April 22 at Monmouth Museum

BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

A photography exhibit at Monmouth Museum and Cultural Center promises to be a visual experience and a sociology lesson at the same time. More...

Letters

Study results needed before making decision

Amid the recent, unnecessary hysteria regarding future 911 calls going unanswered if certain legislation isn't passed immediately, let's take a few deep breaths and discuss the situation rationally. More...

Legislation is worthy of New Jersey residents' support

I think most of us are aware that a major reason our property taxes are so high is that we are funding not only our own local schools, but also the Abbott district schools. More...

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Opinion

Greg Bean

Coda A powerful story that may change your life Here's a secret about people in the news business. While readers sometimes assume we're callous and opportunistic, we're often deeply affected by the news we report. More...

Lori Clinch

Are We There Yet? Letting the house stay grubby out of love I've decided to let my home stay grubby out of love for my children.Some may think that's just an excuse, and most likely they are clean people. More...

Patricia A. Miller

Ocean View Farewell to an Ocean County tradition It looked like business as usual at the General Stores Unlimited on Brick Boulevard last week. More...

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Sports

Apo, Fitzgerald are Shore Players of the Year

Sourlis, Golub coaches of the year

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

St. John Vianney's Alisa Apo and Red Bank Regional's Kyle Fitzgerald were both named Player of the Year by the Shore Basketball Coaches. More...

Offense the question for New Egypt boys

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

PLUMSTED - When your offense loses nearly 200 points of scoring punch, putting the ball in the back of the cage is not going to be easy. More...

Jaguars hope to build off last year's success

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON - Following a season that included trips to both the Shore Conference and state tournaments, the Jackson High School boys lacrosse team finds itself in a state of rebuilding. The Jaguars finished with an overall mark of 10-7. More...

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Residents complain about backyard water woes

Revised drainage plan in the works for Howell homes

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Everything you want, everything you need is what the Lennar development cor-poration promises its homeowners. More...

Bus driver out of hospital

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Susan Kaiser, the Jackson School District bus driver who was injured in a motor vehicle accident on March 9, appears to be on the road to recovery. More...

Volunteers sought for horse races

Breeders' Cup coming to Monmouth Park in Oct.

Monmouth Park, Oceanport, will host the 2007 Breeders' Cup World Championships on Oct. 26-27. This will be the first time this racing event has come to New Jersey. More...

Justice provides insight into legal system

Former asst. prosecutor Barry Albin serves on state Supreme Court

BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer

State Supreme Court Justice Barry Albin recently spoke with students in the Freehold Regional High School District Law and Public Service Learning Center at Colts Neck High School to discuss the importance of the law. More...

New code gives options in Howell ARE zones

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Every six years New Jersey law requires a municipality to re-examine its master plan and development regulations. More...

Ocean County to lead joint land use study

Long a staunch supporter of Navy Lakehurst and its operations, the Ocean County Board of Freehold-ers is now preparing to work with the Joint Base and surrounding communities on studying land use issues. More...

Girl Scout realignment continues in 2 counties

The national realignment of Girl Scout councils across the country continues with Girl Scouts of Ocean County and Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts among those leading the way; setting an example for others who will soon begin the process as wel More...

In the Service

Richard J. Lewis has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Additionally, Lewis has been decorated with the Meri-torious Service Medal. The medal is awarded to members of the U.S. More...

State gives OK to Jackson's explanation of test scores

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - When Grade Eight Pro-ficiency Assessment (GEPA) scores go up or down by a significant margin from one year to the next, signals go off at the state Department of Education. More...

Council puts rec plan into action in Jackson

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Some new recreation improvements are on the way. More...

Bulletin Board

Soap opera stars will visit 'Stars That Shine'

The second annual "Stars That Shine" casino night karaoke and celebrity bartending soap opera event has been scheduled for April 14 at the Deal Golf and Country Club, Deal. More...

St. Patrick's Day Oldies Dance Party, Italian style

The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee along with the Columbia Civic League of Ocean County will host an Oldies Dance Party to celebrate St. Patrick's Day - Italian style, March 31, 7-11 p.m. More...

Self-defense class for women scheduled April 16

A one-night women's self-defense class will be offered by the Lakewood Community School on April 16 at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., from 7-9 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Wonser Macon Wonser Leon Macon, 57, of Freehold, died March 12, 2007 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Birming-ham, Ala., he had lived in Howell prior to moving to Freehold 32 years ago. Mr. More...

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Schools

Love of music joins Howell generations

Students pay a visit to senior center and brighten up the day

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Every day at the Howell Senior Center there is a hot lunch waiting, a room full of people who already know your name and a program that has been prepared just for the community's older adults. More...