July 19, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Budget gets final OK in Howell

HOWELL - The Township Council has given final approval to a $44.8 million municipal budget for 2007. The municipal budget in 2006 amounted to $40.5 million. More...

Incident at Jackson home leads to arrest of 3 people

JACKSON - An 18-year-old boy, an 18-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on June 26 after a brawl brought police to a Jackson Mills Road home. More...

Slots crucial to horse industry, open space

Without intervention from state officials, New Jersey may lose its $1.1 billion horse industry to surrounding states. More...

Carbon monoxide detectors still available to residents

JACKSON - Any resident who needs a new carbon monoxide detector for their home can still claim one. More...

In the Arts

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Youngsters invited to casting call

Pamela Roth, a former Manalapan resident who now runs the Youth Commercial Division at Don Buchwald and Associates, New York, a full-service talent agency specializing in television, film, commercials and voice-overs will hold an open casting More...

Miss New Jersey ready to continue her duties

Pageant board decides that photos will not disqualify young woman

HOWELL - A picture of her legs spread in the air while riding in a limousine was one of the photos used in an alleged blackmail attempt to coerce Miss New Jersey, Amy Polumbo, 22, of Howell, to give up the crown she won several weeks ago. More...

Restaurant carves out niche for local benefits

HOWELL - "Paying it forward" is what assistant manager Maria Conrow says Mulligan's Bar and Grill is doing every time it hosts a benefit. More...

Creating bridges, one bead at a time

There is so much need in Africa, and when I see mothers unable to feed their children it brings me to my knees. So I decided to do something. I decided to sell jewelry for a nonprofit called Bead For Life (BFA). More...

Family stays positive in face of challenges

Manalapan residents want others to know about rare disease

The Reinish family is much like any other family in Manalapan, Monmouth County. More...

Letters

Legislative effort protects rights of seniors

June 11 was a very important day for the Organi-zation of Residents Associ-ations of New Jersey (ORANJ), a group representing over 10,000 seniors residing in Con-tinuing Care Retirement Com-munities (CCRCs) in New Jersey. More...

Jackson mayor reacted very late in the game

Once again, Mark Seda and his band of merry men (and women) "fiddled while Jackson burned." They were warned that this season was to be one of the worst for gypsy moth infestation, and still they opted out of the spraying program and the feder More...

Resident deems current Jackson government the worst he has seen

Nearly three years ago I wrote a letter to the editor of this newspaper concerning the proposed change in the Jackson government. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Steve Kevin Canty Mr. Canty, 46, of Howell, died June 30, 2007, at Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia. He was born in Neptune. More...

Schools

Elms school leads way in support for research

JACKSON - Nearly $24,000 has been collected by The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation following the recent "Quarters for the Cure" campaign, which had students collect pocket change to support cancer research, patient care, education a More...

Sports

Napoli taking javelin career to Tennessee

Rebel thrower set district javelin record at nationals

Brittany Napoli didn't have a spring sport to latch on to when she entered Howell High School. She had been a very good softball player, good enough to play on travel teams. But there was something missing. More...

Letting it fly

ERIC SUCAR staff Howell's Kyle Bradley, a pitcher for Rutgers University, fires a pitch to the plate during the ABCCL all-star game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood on Thursday. More...

BlueClaws welcome 3 millionth fan, then fall to Shorebirds

LAKEWOOD - Brandon Tripp's 3-for-4 night spoiled the celebration of the BlueClaws' 3 millionth fan. More...

Photo

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Mary DePietro, 8, of Point Pleasant Borough, (above) works with Kendall Curtis, 6, of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, to direct a calf to a holding pen during the team penning competition at Curry Farms, Howell, on July More...

Fun times at farm bring taste of West to Howell

Ruth & Warren Curry host team penning, welcome riders, guests

The clock starts and a blur of brown and white cows streak by the bleachers. Two girls on horseback fly by, laughing and screaming. The girls aim their horses in the cows' direction, ready to beat the clock. More...

Freehold Raceway will host Italian-American festival

FREEHOLD - The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold its first Italian-American Festival at Freehold Raceway, Route 33 (Park Avenue), from July 18-21 from 6-11 p.m. each night. More...

Landscaping firm fined for actions in accident

JACKSON - Representatives of Down to Earth Landscaping pleaded guilty in municipal court on July 5 to two of the four summonses that were issued after a hydroseed trailer became separated from a truck and caused an accident on March 9. More...

Farms nearing preservation

PLUMSTED - The Township Com-mittee is preparing to add Plumsted's two largest remaining farms into the preservation land program with resolutions authorizing open space plan amendments and municipal endorsements to forever protect their 662 a More...

Photography, ceramics at the Gallery on Grant

A dual exhibit of photography by Judith Mamiye and ceramics by Susan Perl is at the Gallery on Grant at the Jewish Community Center in Deal. More...

Planners set schedule for remainder of year

JACKSON - Three new people have taken their seats on the Planning Board. Rick Cohen, Len Haring and Township Councilwoman Emily Ingram were appointed to the board at the July 9 meeting. More...

Police overtime an issue as council OKs budget

HOWELL - A vote by the Township Council on July 10 passed an amendment which approved police overtime in the 2007 municipal budget. More...

JTMUA will save money on meter deal with Brick

JACKSON - The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA) may soon be joining hands with the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA) in an interlocal government services agreement. More...

Howell technology pupils attend national conference

HOWELL - From June 24-28, middle school Technology Student Association (TSA) members Brent Bovenzi, Channing Huang, Shaila Huq, John Kelly, Craig Hatch, Bryan Howard, Brian Blood, Tyler Ornstein, Robert Rubiano and Andrew Runyon attended the More...

Gypsy moth spraying options under review

JACKSON - Responding to concerns from residents whose property was hit hard by a gypsy moth infestation this year, Mayor Mark Seda this week sought to set the record straight as to why Jackson did not participate in an aerial spraying progr More...

Focus for seniors is eating right to remain healthy

HOWELL - "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is the old adage that seems to ring true, especially for older individuals who want to remain healthy. More...

Bulletin Board

Voluntary water restrictions in Jackson

Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA) is implementing voluntary water restrictions and urging customers to reduce outdoor water usage during the July and August periods. More...

Vendors and crafters wanted for PTA fair

The Southard School PTA will hold its fifth annual craft and vendor fair Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 115 Kent Road, Howell. For an application or information, call (732) 865-2048 or send e-mail to amiller817@aol.com. More...

Howell High School class of 1992 to meet

Howell High School's class of 1992 is planning a reunion for Sept. 29 at Eagle River Day Camp in Monroe Township. Alumni should send their e-mail address to SusanSpringfield@gmail.com or call (732) 276-5607. More...

Opinion

Thank you for the gift, whatever it was

Thank you cards. I get sick just thinking about them. Although my saying so may make me look bad in the eyes of the etiquette police (and I'm sure it's enough to make Ms. More...

Youthful folly is fleeting, but the Internet is forever

Every now and then, I get a call from someone who has gotten caught doing something illegal and doesn't want his or her name in the paper. More...