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      November 1, 2007  RSS feed

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      ANDREW MILLER staff Jackson Memorial High School's Matt Allen (l) volleys the ball against the defense of Manalapan High School's Adam Rice during the first half of their Shore Conference Boys Soccer Tournament semifinal game last Thursday at Neptune. See sports. More...
      Food agency tries to keep up with county needs
      Director says more people are seeking help in tough economic times
      BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

      The price of living, even modestly, is getting tougher every day and the proof is in the increase in the number of people who are seeking assistance from area food pantries. More...

      Suspect arrested in assault
      BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

      LAKEWOOD - Lee Tucker, 37, of Lakewood, was arrested and charged with attempted murder last week in connection with the Oct. 9 assault of a township resident. Police said Tucker was arrested at about 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the corner of Fourth Street and Princeton Avenue. More...


      Bands sought for Jan. event

      JACKSON - It's not too early to start getting ready for the 2008 Battle of the Bands. The Jackson Educational Foundation in conjunction with the Jam Room Music Complex of Howell will be sponsoring the second annual Battle of the Bands on Jan. 19 from 7-11 p.m. at Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard. Bands are now being sought to perform. More...


      Beatles characters live during 'Day in the Life'
      Autism advocacy group will benefit from Nov. 10 show
      BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

      With a little help from their friends in the @CT (ACT) Theater Company of Freehold, children with autism and their families can have hope for a brighter future. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Women of Today selling Evening of Giving tickets
      Jackson Women of Today (JWOT) will again be selling Evening of Giving tickets. Evening of Giving is a special, private evening of shopping for those who have donated $10 through the purchase of these special tickets. Evening of Giving will be held Nov. 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Mall, Toms River. During the event the mall will be closed to the public. More...
      • Jackson water mains, hydrants to be flushed
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       Letters
      • Residents should comment on first aid services
      My hat is off to Mike Kafton who understands the importance of emergency services as it pertains to the entire Jackson community. This is not just a senior issue, it is a Jackson issue. More...
      • Public urged to attend Veterans Day events
      • Butterflies have a taste for New Jersey 'home cooking'
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       Editorials
      • article has image In prison, 22 months is no easy walk in the park
      So, our old friend John Merla, the corrupt former mayor of Keyport, was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison last week. And just in time for Halloween, too. If you're a Keyportian, you couldn't ask for a better addition to your Fright Night goodie bag. Much better than a toothbrush, or even a nice, big Butterfinger. More...
      • article has image He's home in body, but not in spirit
      • Who gets a $1.5 million party for their birthday?
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      Elaine M. Cupo Mrs. Cupo, 63, of Jackson, died Oct. 10, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born and raised in Manhattan, N.Y., she had lived in the Stapleton section of Staten Island, N.Y., before moving to Freehold Township in 1975. She relocated to Jackson in 2006. Mrs. More...
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       Schools
      • Bias incidents take center stage in 8th-grade assembly
      Howell administrators discuss issues in news with Memorial pupils
      HOWELL - There were 26 incidents of bias and prejudice in Howell's public schools during the 2006-07 school year, according to Tom Letson, the student assistance coordinator for the Howell K-8 School District. More...
      • Schools take precautions to stop spread of MRSA
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       Sports
      • article has image Trophies will inaugurate Jackson sports traditions
      Legendary wrestling coach Bernie Reider honored by board
      JACKSON - Board of Education members said thank you to Bernie Reider and honored his 40 years of service to the Jackson School District during a recent meeting. At the board's Oct. 16 meeting Reider received a standing ovation in recognition of his accomplishments over four decades. More...
      • Jackson girls claim school's first SCT soccer crown
      • article has image Jackson falls in SCT tourney
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