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      April 26, 2007  RSS feed

      Renaissance technique comes to life
      Lakewood students place their own art in bronze panel
      Lakewood High School students contributed to their legacy last week as they helped master sculptor James Robinson create an L-shaped bronze panel through a bronze casting tradition that dates back to the Italian Renaissance. More...
      Former bus. admin. sues Seda, Santos and town
      Andrew Salerno claims defamation of character in civil suit
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      A complaint has been filed in state Superior Court, Toms River, by a former Jackson business administrator that names Jackson Mayor Mark Seda, Business Administrator William Santos and the township itself as defendants. More...

      U.S. attorney tells students he believes in them
      Chris Christie meets with students at Colts Neck High School
      BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

      COLTS NECK - Finding something or someone to believe in and then showing up in life to work for that belief was the message a group of high school students heard on April 19 from Chris Christie, the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey. More...


      Pair admits to defrauding Target with bad bar codes

      A Lakewood couple pleaded guilty on April 17 to devising and running a scheme in which they profited by selling merchandise that was fraudulently purchased below retail prices from Target stores through the use of fake bar code labels, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced. More...


      In the Service

      Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Brandice K. Severin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...


      Area agencies to benefit from May 12 food drive
      "It's really not that difficult. It feels good to give back." - Colleen Latyshev
      BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

      Joshua House Ministries, a subsidiary and Christian outreach program of Pierce Memorial Presbyterian Church, Farmingdale, will be one of the many recipients to receive a donation from the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) food drive May 12. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Fishing derby June 2
      The Howell Parks and Recreation Department will host a fishing derby from 9-11 a.m. June 2 at Echo Lake Park on Maxim-Southard Road. Registration will begin at 8:30 am This program is free to all Howell residents ages 5-14. Bait will be provided; participants should bring a fishing rod. Rain date is June 3. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501. More...
      • Adult classes offered in welding, mechanics, more
      • Trike-a-thon benefits St. Jude hospital
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       Letters
      • Supporters made charity event in Jackson a success for young girl
      "There was so much effort made on this child's behalf and the good people of Jackson didn't let us down."
      As the president of the MOMS Club of Jackson East and a co-sponsor of the Easter egg hunt fundraiser for a 3-year-old Jackson girl who is battling leukemia, I want to thank everyone who gave so much of themselves to make our event such a great success. More...
      • Resident appreciates light being shed on incident at school
      • Veterans will appreciate support for buddy poppy drive
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       Editorials
      • School budgets take hit in four districts
      "The inequity that once existed among New Jersey's school districts has been turned on its ear. In some cases Abbott districts now outspend more affluent districts..."
      The vagaries that make up New Jersey's school budget voting experience were on full display in the April 17 school election. There really is no logical way to account for school budget votes from year to year. This year, for example, all four school districts covered by the Tri-Town News saw their proposed budget for the 2007-08 school year go down to defeat. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      Phyllis F. Fantasia Hansen Mrs. Hansen, 59, of Eatontown, died April 10, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Jersey City, she resided in the Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge 25 years, prior to relocating to Eatontown three years ago. She was a homemaker. Prior to that, she was employed at Eastern Dental, Parlin, for three years. More...
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       Schools
      • Officials will begin review of rejected school questions
      PLUMSTED - On April 17, Plumsted had a record turnout of voters (nearly 1,500) for a Board of Education election with five separate tax questions. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, the record turnout of voters resulted in the election of Anthony O'Donnell and Larry Downs to the board. More...
      • Students' interest sparked by fire prevention posters
      • Plumsted voters reject school spending proposals
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       Sports
      • article has image Howell looking to shake things up in A North
      The Shore Conference A North Division in baseball is taking shape as any one's to win. Perennial power Christian Brothers Academy lost back-to-back games, and defending public school champion Freehold Township is off to a 2-4 start in the division, leaving the race for first wide open. More...
      • article has image Warriors playing up to coach's expectations
      • article has image Wisler's play has Jaguars heading in right direction
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