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      August 2, 2007  RSS feed

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      SCOTT PILLING staff Peter Campione, owner of the Kindred Souls dog-training facility in Howell, works with Tyson, a 4-month-old boxer, on obedience commands. Campione is concerned that a recent action taken by the Township Council could have a negative impact on his business. More...
      Business owner fears law will signal his end
      Howell Township Council rules that dogs are not considered to be livestock
      BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

      In an effort to be consistent with state law, the Howell Township Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the definition of agricultural uses and strikes out dogs from being considered as livestock. The July 17 vote stirred mixed emotions among those who commented on the council's action. Some people said they believe dogs are an agricultural use. More...

      Area dancers excel at show

      JACKSON - Students from the Jackson Dance Center attended the Starbound National Talent Competition held at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, July 9-13. More...


      Expansion plan approved for Adelphia post office
      BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

      HOWELL - The quaint Adelphia post office on Wyckoff Mills Road is known for its curbside service. The post office employees never had enough room to tackle an ever-present mountain of mail, in addition to serving a long line of customers who waited outside for assistance. More...


      Donation supports research

      JACKSON - The March of Dimes, New Jersey Chapter, recently received a $50,000 donation from The Caitlin Elizabeth Russell Foundation Inc. The donation will directly support March of Dimes research into necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially dangerous intestinal problem that most commonly affects premature babies. More...


      State, county will fund 2 tracts to be preserved

      PLUMSTED - The Township Com-mittee will be obtaining a $785,000 New Jersey Planning Incentive Grant award toward the acquisition of two more properties totaling 79 acres that will be saved and preserved forever from future major residential subdivisions. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Dinoman to visit Plumsted library
      Bob Lisaius, also known as Dinoman, will presents a detective story about the human body at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. He will touch on subjects such as how our bodies work and how they fix themselves. During the presentation, the human body is explained through music, magic and a bit of mayhem. More...
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       Letters
      • Wanted: Leaders to step up with a plan
      It seems that Jackson politics is in full swing with those not in power doing all they can to point out the failures of the current administration. The administration is moving forward and trying to deal with the everyday issues of running the local government. They still attribute some of the issues they are dealing with to the prior administration and not themselves. More...
      • VFW wants to work with town to find location
      • Howell school board has the responsibility of selling its budget
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       Editorials
      • article has image She's on vacation with a Richard Simmons clone
      We're back from our respite to the mountains, and I'm pretty sure that it'll take me the better part of a month to feel rested. Some might think the vacation should have been relaxing. These are people who have never traveled with a spouse who played the part of a trainer at fat camp and made them his project. More...
      • article has image Pet names don't take power from a truly liberated lady
      • article has image A literary phenomenon that spans the generations
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       Schools
      • Student: Jackson schools provided opportunities
      Young man with cerebral palsy is grateful to have attended classes locally
      JACKSON - There is a smile on the face of a special Jackson Memorial High School graduate who is planning to continue his education this fall at Ocean County College, Toms River. "For the past 18 years of my life I have been involved with the Jackson school district, both as a student and as an advocate for the district itself," said Andrew McGeady. More...
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       Sports
      • article has image Shore Bulldogs - a team without a home
      Local semipro football team operating at a disadvantage
      The Shore Bulldogs semipro football team out of Middletown played its "home" opener this past Sunday against the New Jersey Wolves of Plainfield. The only problem is that the Bulldogs don't have a home field, at least not yet. More...
      • Jackson 12s play well with backs to the wall
      • Jackson 10-year-olds defend district crown
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