December 27, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Students deliver special holiday meal

HOWELL - For the 10th consecutive year families from Howell's Ramtown Elementary School joined with the township's senior services department and a local restaurant to bring homebound seniors a hot meal on Christmas Eve. On Dec. More...

Cheerleading coach asks for job back

Lisa Rizzo-Troxell, Manalapan High School's former cheerleading coach of 11 years, asked the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education on Dec. 17 to reinstate her to her position. The board met at Howell High School. More...

Photographic artists' submissions sought

The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch is announcing a two-part call to artists for photographic submissions for two projects. More...

Former Brick mayor given prison sentence

BRICK TOWNSHIP - Former Mayor Joseph C. Scarpelli will be spending 18 months in jail beginning Jan. 28. That is the day Scarpelli has to turn himself in to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to serve his term on corruption charges. More...

Woman awaits outcome of stalking legislation

Marlboro resident has been target of stalker for a decade

MARLBORO - While state legislators enjoyed their summer vacation, one Marlboro woman waited anxiously for the Legislature to reconvene and to continue debating a proposed law that would change the definition of stalking and toughen the penalties f More...

The show will go on, but maybe not in Brick

Former Brick Community Players have new name, seek permanent home

The Brick Community Players literally applauded the Brick Township Council back in November 2006 when council members adopted a bond ordinance that included funds for the theater group's new home. No one in the group is clapping now. More...

Christmas village part of family's holiday tradition

Ice skaters glide across a pond, a wedding party stands outside a snow-covered church, a holiday barn dance is in full swing, while moose roam through the woods and fishermen unload their bounty at the seaport. Where is this bustling village? More...

Letters

Teens need more behind-the-wheel training

The Jackson Township Council has introduced a new way to help police identify young Jackson drivers on the road. More...

Opinion

Day of reckoning is on the horizon for budget

If you liked the lethiferous machinations our lawmakers employed to get a state budget passed in 2006 and 2007, I have a feeling you'll absolutely love what's gonna happen in 2008. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

A community can help state's newest drivers realize that they are not invincible

Never has the now-overused quote, "It takes a village" been more appropriate regarding the subject of new teen drivers. More...

Sports

Spinella, Kates lead Cougars over CBA

Defensive intensity is the difference

Thirty-two minutes of will. That's how Stephen Spinella described Colts Neck's 56-47 win over Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) Thursday. More...

Reaching for position

DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Freehold Township's Ryan Gergely, right, tries to spin out of the grasp ofHowell's Emmanuel Puglisi during their 140-pound bout atHowellHigh School on Dec. 19. Puglisi won the match 8-5 to help his team to a 47-9 victory. More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Joseph Kemerle, 16, (l-r), Janice Frostick and Paisley Andreen, 16, perform with the Wesley Bell Ringers during the Festival of Choirs concert sponsored by the Howell Township Cultural Arts and Heritage Committee and held at the Fir More...

ROTC brightens holiday with toy drive

Jackson students learning lessons of caring for others

Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty high schools are gaining a great deal of self-satisfaction from their participation in the program. More...

County offers assistance with Medicare part D

With the deadline to sign up for Medicare Part D fast approaching, the Ocean County Office of Senior Services is reminding residents that help is available. More...

Board OKs commercial plan

JACKSON- The Planning Board has approved the construction of a bank, a restaurant and a retail store at the corner of County Line and Harmony roads. Board members voted 9-0 on Dec. 13 to approve the application submitted by CNLRS. More...

Congressmen secure funds to advance rail line study

The U.S. House of Representatives passed funding for the Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line on Dec. 19, said Congressman Chris Smith (RN. More...

Soldier's family enjoys holiday cheer at party

This will be a very special Christmas for the Connelly family of Brick Township. Why? Because Spc. Daniel Connelly is home. Connelly, 36, a member of the U.S. More...

New recreation director sought

HOWELL - Municipal officials may have named a new recreation director earlier this week. Township Manager Helene Schlegel told Greater Media Newspapers on Dec. 19 that interviews have been conducted to find a replacement for Bryan Haltigan. More...

BBB: Read extended warranties, service contracts, return policies

Stop before you throw away those contracts or receipts this holiday season and take the time to read the fine print on extended warranties, service contracts and return/exchange policies. It may end up saving you money. More...

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 stormrelated information, free of charge. More...

Kindergarten registration to be held in Howell

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

Master gardeners still have calendars available

The master gardener program of Ocean County has a limited number of 2008 calendars available at Rutgers Cooperative Extension. More...

Schools

Howell schools will take new look at enrollment

HOWELL- In the face of a declining K-8 school enrollment, the Howell Board of Education has hired T&M Associates to conduct a demographic study of the school district as it plots a course for the future. More...

Holiday customs are focus for Adelphia School pupils

HOWELL- First- and second-graders at the Adelphia Elementary School excitedly lined up against the corridor wall holding handmade pictures and waiting to take a cultural journey to six different winter holidays that are celebrated during December. More...

Become a substitute teacher in three days

The Department of School Relations at Ocean County College, Toms River, is offering a three-day substitute teacher training workshop in January. The course will be offered from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...