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      January 3, 2008  RSS feed

      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. Manasquan defeated the Rebels, 48-36. More...
      Superintendent: There is no rhyme or reason for small increase

      The Jackson School District may be taking another school funding hit from the state. After several years of flat state aid, the district is responding to news that it will receive only the minimum increase provided for in a new proposed school funding formula. More...

      Facility will serve new playing fields at Jackson municipal site

      Bids will be accepted by Jackson officials for the construction of a concession stand and rest rooms at the Justice Complex off Veterans Highway. Firms seeking to be awarded the contract by township officials must submit a bid to the Municipal Clerk's Office by Jan. 15. More...


      Resource officers provide programs for parents, students in Jackson

      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. Most recently, SafeNight programs have been aiming to get parents involved in learningmore about their child's safety. More...


      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...
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      A somber toast for the coming year (again)
      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. I hope you'll pardon the repetition, but I plan to run it every new year until our troops come home. More...
      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. Following his retirement, he was a crossing guard in Metuchen for 10 years. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. More...
      LAKEWOOD - On Mondays, firstgraders at the Ella G. Clarke Elementary School surround a group of women who come to read to them. The children sit with their legs folded as the women with enthusiastic voices take them on adventures, feed their imagination and foster a love of reading within them. More...
      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 School on Dec. 26. Right: Howell's Robert McClintock gets a shot off before Manasquan's Kyle Wehner (left) can get a piece of it during the game, which Manasquan eventually won. More...