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      March 29, 2007  RSS feed

      Residents complain about backyard water woes
      Revised drainage plan in the works for Howell homes
      Everything you want, everything you need is what the Lennar development cor-poration promises its homeowners. However, residents at the Reserve at Manasquan River, Route 524, Howell, a Lennar development, are claiming the firm has fallen short of its promise. 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. Kaiser, 58, of Lakehurst, was transferred from Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, to a sub-acute facility where she will receive additional physical therapy, according to hospital spokesman John Shaeffer. More...

      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...


      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. Due to the magnitude of the event, the state is actively seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated volunteers to work at the Breeders' Cup World Championships. 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. Topics will include the costs, risks and rewards of harness racing as well as how to select a trainer and a race horse. The program will begin at 11 a.m. 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. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Central Jersey Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. More...
      • St. Patrick's Day Oldies Dance Party, Italian style
      • Self-defense class for women scheduled April 16
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       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. Can New Jersey's emergency medical service (EMS) system stand improvement? Absolutely. More...
      • Legislation is worthy of New Jersey residents' support
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       Editorials
      • article has image 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...
      • article has image Lori Clinch
      • article has image Patricia A. Miller
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       Obituaries
      • 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. Macon was a taxi driver for Leon's Taxi, Englishtown for more than 10 years, retiring two years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran. More...
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       Schools
      • article has image Love of music joins Howell generations
      Students pay a visit to senior center and brighten up the day
      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. The programs run the gamut from crafts and ceramics to exercise and intergenerational activities that foster an interaction between young people and the older adults. More...
      • Seniors needed to perform at Festival of Senior Arts
      • Ocean County Library set to host student film fest
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       Sports
      • article has image Apo, Fitzgerald are Shore Players of the Year
      Sourlis, Golub coaches of the year
      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. Apo, a senior who lives in Howell, brought the Lancers to prominence in 2006-07 behind her sparkling all-around play. She averaged 18 points a game to lead the offense and was just as valuable on defense, averaging 3.0 assists a game. More...
      • Offense the question for New Egypt boys
      • Jaguars hope to build off last year's success
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      Six Flags Great Adventure will unveil a newly themed area April 2, Wiggles World, the park's fourth area devoted to children offering new pint-size adventures, rides and shows designed just for them. More...
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