Clear-thinking student alerted school to problem
Adult male rode school bus and entered JMHS
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      JACKSON - The superintendent of the Jackson school district praised the student who alerted administrators that an unauthorized person had entered Jackson Memorial High School on the morning of May 18. The notification led to a lockdown of the building in the moments after students had arrived for the day and eventually led to the arrest of David White II, 29, of Hyson Road.
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New Egypt Day fun
     PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff New Egypt Day was a fun time in Plumsted on May 19. Above, Caitlyn Novak, 8, and others participate in the Wacky Olympics. Below, John Winowski, 2, decides which sweet treat he would like to sample.
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Howell Mania puts focus on special ed achievement
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
      HOWELL - Mike Bruen is a third-year participant in the 21-year-old celebration of special education pupils and achievement in Howell that is known as Howell Mania. Bruen, who carries the alias "Mr. Mom," is a father of two boys. He said the Howell school district's special education program has helped his son, Liam, 5 "make leaps and bounds.
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Synthetic turf field contract awarded
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      JACKSON - A contract has been awarded by the Township Council for the installation of a synthetic turf field at the Holman School sports fields. The council approved the contract at its May 22 meeting. Four bids were received from firms that wanted to install a synthetic turf field for football and lacrosse at the sports complex.
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