December 20, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Holiday favorites

ERIC SUCAR staff Clarinet player Mariano Del Valle performs with the combined Ella G. Clarke School and Clifton Avenue Grade School bands during the 2007 Holiday Concert that took place Dec. 6 at the Clifton Avenue Grade School, Lakewood. More...

All options under review for Jackson EMS provider

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - There are still a lot of unanswered questions regarding which emergency medical services (EMS) provider should be selected to supply basic life support (BLS) responses in Jackson. More...

Sea training tour a success for Howell man

Midshipman David J. Brienza of Howell recently returned to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy after completing his sea training tour aboard three U.S. merchant and military vessels. More...

Hotel plan may return at later date

HOWELL - A public hearing on an applicant's plan to build a six-story hotel near the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 195 was not heard by the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment on Dec. 17. More...

Car stickers for provisional drivers are now available

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Stickers that will identify a vehicle as one that is being operated by a person who holds a New Jersey provisional driver's license are now available in Jackson. More...

Seniors get some help in preparing for winter

Ocean County's meals on wheels provider has teamed up with the Ocean County Health Department and Office of Senior Services in getting information to participants on being prepared for winter weather. Community Services Inc. More...

Letters

Other side of the story about Dimilin needed

ADec. 11 impromptu township meeting was held to address the gypsy moth problem. I went because I was dismayed at the defoliation of our town and with having to hear the raining sound of gypsy moth defecation last spring and summer. More...

Legislation focuses on heart health for women

As a survivor of cardiac arrest and triple bypass heart surgery, and as an American Heart Association Go Red for Women survivor ambassador, I am one of the fortunate ones. More...

It is time for Jackson's mayor to take a truly random drug test

In response to a recent story about Jackson Mayor Mark Seda and his absence from his third consecutive random drug test, some questions immediately jumped into my mind. More...

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Obituaries

Agnes A. Martin

Mrs. Martin, 94, of Freehold Township, died Dec. 7, 2007, at home. She was born in Freehold Township and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Martin was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold. More...

Sol Fuchs

Mr. Fuchs, 82, of Silvermead, Freehold Township, died Dec. 11, 2007, at Burnt Tavern Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Brick. He was born in New York City and had lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., and in Jackson before moving to Silvermead in 1984. More...

Wanda E. Wilson

Mrs. Wilson, 86, of Howell, died Dec. 11, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Parkersburg, W.Va., she had lived there and in Elizabeth, Roselle Park and Whiting before moving to Howell in 2000. Mrs. More...

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Schools

Kindergarten registration in Howell Feb. 2, Feb. 9

HOWELL - Registration for Howell kindergarten pupils will be held at Howell Middle School North, 501 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. Parents of children slated to attend the Adelphia, Aldrich, Griebling, Newbury or Taunton schools must register Feb. More...

Pupils enjoy new playground

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Children at the St. Aloysius School, Bennetts Mills Road, are jumping for joy about a new playground. More...

School district, township to pursue shared services

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Municipal officials have hired a consultant to examine the ways in which the township and the Jackson School District can share services. More...

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Business

Giving kids the tools to create what they imagine

At My Small Factory children design shows, cartoons and videos
BY CARA SCHULTZ Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN - The red velvet ropes draped between brass rods that cordon off a VIP red carpet are just like those in Hollywood, but this time, they're for pint-sized producers and creative types. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Surrounded by his Clifton Avenue Grade School chorus, director Franklin Phillips finishes up his solo performance during the 2007 Holiday Concert held at the Clifton Avenue Grade School, Lakewood, on Dec. 6. More...

Jackson officials discuss chemical treatment plan

Gypsy moths expected to reappear this spring; plan of attack pondered
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Which chemical should be used to destroy the 2008 gypsy moth population and how that chemical will be applied are decisions Jackson officials will have to make in the near future. More...

This SOS is a good thing for town's older adults

Goal of new program is to inform seniors about many services
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

PLUMSTED - In an effort to inform residents about what is available and to provide services to Plumsted's senior citizens, Mayor Ron Dancer and resident Leighann Vinciguerra have formed a Senior Outreach Search (SOS) program. More...

Rock'n Music Idol semifinalists announced

Hundreds of contestants from throughout the state have auditioned in hope of becoming a Rock'n Music Idol for 2007-08. More...

Howell man gets prison term

A former assistant manager of a Hudson City Savings Bank branch in West Long Branch was sentenced on Dec. 14 to 24 months in federal prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 from the bank, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced. More...

Social club delivers special gifts

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - Instead of participating in a Santa grab bag this Christmas during which acquaintances exchange gifts with one another, residents of Lakewood's Horizons at Woodlake Greens adult community have decided to give gifts to the people who the More...

State fund helps pay for children's medical needs

On Dec. 13 Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced more than $3.3 million in financial grants awarded by the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission (CICRFC) to help families dealing with their children's extraordinary medical expenses. More...

'I Am Legend' lives up to its name

BY CHRIS GAETANO Movie Critic

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Bulletin Board

Winter weather safety guide available online

The New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management has created a Web site that provides information on a variety of winter topics, including storm- related information, free of charge. More...

New Egypt Elks will host New Year's Eve party

The New Egypt Elks Lodge, Plumsted, will host a New Year's Eve party from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. More...

Datebook

• A blood drive will be conducted by the American Red Cross on Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Details: (732) 928-4400. More...

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Opinion

Coda

'Tis the stressful season for us 'guerrilla shoppers'
GREG BEAN

There was a time not long ago when my wife said one of the most surprising things she's said in over 25 years of marriage. More...

Red State/Blue State

Great thoughts from celebs on political endorsements
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

In the News

Days are melting away for Freehold landmark
MARK ROSMAN

Our family, like many others in the Freehold area, is trying to come to grips with the news that the Jersey Freeze ice cream stand and restaurant at Route 9 and Manalapan Avenue in Freehold will likely be gone by the end of 2008. More...

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Sports

Jackson Liberty finishes 10th at tourney

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Jackson Liberty sophomore Ryan Laverty (left) keeps a hold on Manville's Adam Wolcott (right) in their 135-pound match during the eighth annual Matawan Icebreaker Wrestling Tournament at Matawan High School on Dec. More...

New Egypt boys hoops jump out to fast start

Warriors win two games behind stellar play from Janowski
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

New Egypt High School boys basketball coach Jay Corby has been around long enough to know when he is faced with a tough road game. More...

Monmouth Roundup

. Monmouth University's men's basketball team (2-8, 0-1 NEC) fell to the visiting Rider Broncs (7-4, 1-1 MAAC), 76-55 on Saturday night in Boylan Gym. More...

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