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      November 8, 2007  RSS feed

      African troupe's message is one of peace, respect
      In front of a packed auditorium at Howell High School on Oct. 27, the 11-man South African dance troupe Thula Sizwe performed traditional Zulu song and dance, conveying their message of reconciliation and the golden rule to hundreds of students. More...
      Commission still serving special residents
      Effort made by Jackson panel has record of service lasting more than 30 years
      BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

      The blue and gold banner says it all - "Jackson Cares." The banner belongs to the Jackson Township Commission for the Disabled and the Handicapped which helps to care for Jackson residents, who have disabilities and handicaps. The commission sponsors numerous activities and recreational programs, including bus trips, sports and holiday parties. More...

      Incidents of violence reported

      HOWELL - The Board of Education presented the Howell School District's annual report of violence and vandalism at its Oct. 17 meeting. Information contained in the report indicated there were 22 incidents reported during the 2006-07 school year. More...


      Domestic violence responders thanked for service to towns
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      JACKSON - The Jackson and Plumsted Domestic Violence Response Team has been honored for its work and its efforts to address domestic violence. "Domestic violence is a great evil and an offense against human dignity that shatters lives and robs children of their innocence," Councilwoman Emily Ingram said at the Oct. 23 meeting of the Township Council. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Rotary event proves fun for special needs people
      Contests, prizes, food and fun made for an enjoyable day for all who attended the Jackson Rotary Club's annual picnic and fishing tournament for special needs children and adults. The event, initiated by the late Steven Kitay, was held at the residence of his son, Peter Kitay. More...
      • Fashion show will feature children's clothes
      • Self-defense class for women slated in Jackson
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       Letters
      • Parents are just seeking equal treatment
      This is in response to the letter "Lessons Learned On the Community's Soccer Field" (Tri-Town News, Oct. 25). First, I would like to say that the security guard who responded to the issue with the field should have just told the other team that the Challenger team had the permit for the field and that they needed to leave. More...
      • Bills would tamper with fish, wildlife council
      • Critical need exists in this area for donations to the FoodBank
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      More money than sense in 12th District Senate race
      As I write this, the general election in New Jersey is six days away and the winner in the highly contentious 12th Legislative District Senate race between incumbent Democrat Ellen Karcher and Republican challenger and current Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck has not been decided. More...
      • Red State/Blue State
      • article has image Are We There Yet?
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       Obituaries
      • Jean C. Patrick
      Mrs. Patrick, 72, of Jackson, died Oct. 14, 2007, at home. She was born in New Brunswick and had lived in Toms River, Edison and Milltown, as well as in Clearwater, Fla., before moving to Jackson two years ago. Prior to retiring in 2005, Mrs. Patrick was an administrative assistant at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, for many years. She also worked for St. More...
      • Anne S. Johnson
      • Jeannette Toth
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       Schools
      • School administrators offer annual assessment
      JACKSON - How well the Jackson School District is doing and how it can improve was the main theme behind the recent State of the Schools meeting held by the Board of Education. More...
      • A Cappella Festival coming to New Egypt High School
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       Sports
      • article has image Tight playoff game provides excitement in Howell
      PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above left, Howell midfielders Mike Savino (clockwise starting from left), Chris Katona, forward Joe Parella, and Montgomery A.J. Faleski during the second half of the Central Jersey Group IV game against Montgomery High School last Friday. Above right, Howell goaltender Brian McDonough punches a shot on goal out of his area during the second half of the game, which Howell won 1-0. More...
      • New Egypt football makes football postseason
      • Jackson soccer wins 3-1, advances to state title game
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