January 3, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Concession stand to be built at Justice Complex

Facility will serve new playing fields at Jackson municipal site
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Bids will be accepted by Jackson officials for the construction of a concession stand and rest rooms at the Justice Complex off Veterans Highway. More...

DOT grant will pave 5 streets in Plumsted Township

PLUMSTED - State Commissioner of Transportation Kris Kolluri has notified the Township Committee that Plumsted's grant application requesting state funds to pave additional streets off Lakeview Drive was approved. More...

Big voice puts youngster on track to singing career

BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

HOWELL - Stephanie Marie Hanvey is petite and really quite shy. She loves gymnastics, cheerleading and basketball and, to look at her, you would think she is just another pretty fifth-grader. You'd be wrong. More...

Applewood completes expansion, renovations

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - "The key to happiness is enjoyment of the living process. The certainties of every day are limiting. When you're not sure, there is a sense of excitement and you are vibrant. More...

Around Town

Fire trucks deliver a holiday tradition
AMY ROSEN

Idid not grow up in New Jersey, but it is home to me. More...

JFCS expands offerings of two support groups

The Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) of Ocean County has doubled the extent of its JFCS WithoutWalls program. This will provide availability at an additional two locations for both the bereavement and the caretaker support groups. More...

Opinion

Coda

A somber toast for the coming year (again)
GREG BEAN

This column first appeared Jan. 4, 2006. I think it's as appropriate today as it was then. Things haven't gotten much better in the last year, and there's no clear end in sight. More...

Girl Talk

Look to a child for the true magic of Christmas
CLARE MARIE CELANO

Looking back over the holidays of my past, I realize that my Christmas festivities have not only evolved, but have taken on various lives of their own. More...

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Schools

Reading Buddies building relationships with pupils

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - On Mondays, firstgraders at the Ella G. Clarke Elementary School surround a group of women who come to read to them. More...

Science students learning chemistry of alcohol use

New Egypt H.S. students take part in online course of study
BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

PLUMSTED - The scientists on television's "CSI" have nothing on a class of juniors and seniors at New Egypt High School. Under the direction of Science Coordinator Kathleen D. More...

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Jackson wants answers on school state aid

Superintendent: There is no rhyme or reason for small increase
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The Jackson School District may be taking another school funding hit from the state. More...

Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School's Robert McClintock (1) and Manasquan's Jimmy Barnickel battle for a rebound during their teams' matchup in the Jack Kuhnert Holiday Basketball Tournament on Dec. 26 at Freehold Township High School. More...

Police personnel become integral part of schools

Resource officers provide programs for parents, students in Jackson
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Police and school personnel in Jackson are joining together to offer a variety of programs that are designed to help parents, teachers and students. More...

Council members report findings about Dimilin

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON- The Township Council is calling on the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to treat stateowned lands for gypsy moth infestation. The council voted 5-0 on Dec. More...

Bloopers

Hope you'll excuse our 'fowl' language
ADELE YOUNG

We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into some of Greater Media Newspapers' publications during the previous year. More...

Rezoning proposal concerns residents of mobile homes

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL- More discussion and possible action is expected at the Jan. 22 meeting of the Township Council on an ordinance that has upset the residents of a local mobile home park. More...

Women invited to take part in self-defense class

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - A hands-on self-defense demonstration and seminar for women will be offered at the Jackson Liberty High School auxiliary gymnasium, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson, from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 16. More...

Letters

A New Year's resolution: Become a volunteer

During this season of resolution making, of course we are going to lose weight, clean closets, save money and live healthier lives. Consider an additional one, that encompasses the benefit of creating a legacy for the next generation. More...

Jackson town council deserves support for new driver sticker effort

Recent printed correspondence criticizing the Jackson Township Council's safety initiative to use stickers to identify new drivers prompts me to remind concerned citizenry that we are here for the same reason - our children, our first priority. More...

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Obituaries

Augustine "Gus" P. Tambini Sr.

Mr. Tambini, 86, of Edison, died Dec. 7, 2007, at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Metuchen for 48 years prior to relocating to Edison three years ago. He was employed at Ford Motor Co., Edison, retiring in 1982. More...

Patricia Bonomo

Mrs. Bonomo, 68, of Whiting, died Dec. 14, 2007, at home. She was born in Jersey City and had lived in Howell before moving to Whiting in November 2006. Prior to retiring in 2005, Mrs. More...

Robert Hansen

Mr. Hansen, 63, of Freehold Township, died Dec. 13, 2007, at home. Born in New York, he had lived in Queens, N.Y., New York City and Lakewood before settling in Freehold Township in 1979.Mr. More...

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Sports

Howell hoopsters participate in Kuhnert Tournament

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Howell senior Brandon Patterson (left) eludes being blocked by Manasquan senior Benjamin Tumas (right) during the second half of their game at the Jack Kuhnert Holiday Basketball Tournament at Freehold Township High S More...

Vianney girls hoops team off to less than stellar start

Traditional state power has a 2-2 record
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

With a starting lineup that usually includes two freshmen and five freshmen on the varsity roster, the St. John VianneyHigh School girl's basketball team is nonetheless off to a 2-2 start. More...

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