February 14, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Webkinz sales benefit schools

JACKSON - A promise made has been a promise kept. More...

Singers sought for Fame Game

New Jersey Fame Game, a statewide singing competition to benefit Prevent Child Abuse- NJ (PCA- NJ), is open to all students between the ages of 6 and 22 who live in or attend school in New Jersey. More...

Plumsted officials may create special improvement district

PLUMSTED - The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance to create a Special Improvement District that would provide opportunities for every business in Plumsted to participate in a voluntary program designed to preserve and enhance economic More...

Sounds of victory provided by Jaguars for N.Y. Giants

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Jackson Memorial High School marching band added to its list of achievements last week when its members participated in the NewYork Giants Super Bowl victory parade in New York City. The Feb. More...

April 12 event to collect hair for Locks of Love

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON- A9-year-old boy who lost his grandmother to cancer wants to remember her in a special way. Dylan Miller, a pupil at the Elms Elementary School, was inconsolable when his grandmother died of lung cancer last summer. More...

Pupils share Valentine's wishes with U.S. troops

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Second-graders at the Ramtown Elementary School want America's servicemen and servicewomen to know they are not forgotten on Valentine's Day. The pupils recently sent hand-made greeting cards to U.S. troops stationed in Iraq. More...

Council awards EMS pact

QualityMedical Transport selected for daytime coverage
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON- Township Council members have awarded an emergency medical services transport contract to Quality Medical Transport Inc., a Beachwood ambulance service. The contract was voted upon at the council's meeting on Feb. 11. More...

Storm water management at issue in housing plan

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - A plan to construct 19 homes offWhitesville Road has had a second hearing before the Planning Board. Pinerock Estates is a 22-lot major subdivision that was initially heard in September. More...

Musical memories

Judie Jensen, the owner of Expressions and Reflections, Howell, presented the fifth annual student recital on Jan. 27 at Jackson Memorial High School, Jackson. More...

In the Service

Army Staff Sgt.Mark E.Mierta was a member of the U.S. Army support staff who helped coordinate and plan the recent All-American Bowl high school all-star football game played at theAlamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 5. More...

Local Girl Scouts honored

In addition to its mission of helping young girls grow into women of courage, confidence and character, the Girl Scouts encourage girls to embrace their faiths and work with organizations associated with their religions to provide appropriate recog More...

Letters

Time for horse racing industry to face reality

When was the last time you needed to make a decision whether to put gas in your car or buy groceries? When was the last time you needed to make a decision whether to pay the taxman or the utility company? More...

Seniors appreciate support from community

This seems to be the perfect time to reflect on and to give thanks for the abundant outpouring of support that was generated by so many to the senior citizens in Howell last year. More...

Wily coyotes are finding a pleasant home in New Jersey suburbs

When you think of suburban wildlife, you likely picture deer, squirrels and common birds like cardinals. In northwestern New Jersey, you can add bears. But the latest creature looking for a slice of the American dream in the 'burbs is the coyote. More...

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Obituaries

Martin J. Wagner

Mr.Wagner, 91, ofMaple GlenMobile Home Park in Jackson, died Jan. 14, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born in Elizabeth and had resided in Freehold Township before moving to Jackson in 1991. Prior to retiring, Mr. More...

Ruth Mildred Williambright Turner

Mrs. Turner, 73, of Jackson, formerly of Old Bridge, died Jan. 19, 2008, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Born in Perth Amboy, she grew up in the Fords section of Woodbridge before moving to Old Bridge, where she lived for more than 52 years. More...

Lajos "Lou" Borodics

Mr. Borodics, 87, of Englishtown, died Jan. 19, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Born and raised in Hungary, Mr. Borodics was a freedom fighter during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and escaped to the United States in 1957. More...

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Schools

Teens from different areas unite during School Swap

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL- In an effort to promote inclusion, respect and tolerance, and to knock down stereotypes, students from Howell High School and Franklin High School recently participated in the American Conference on Diversity (ACD) School Swap. More...

Girls send Valentine's Day greetings to U.S. soldiers

BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

Adults around the country watch the television news, read the papers and surf the 'Net and are bombarded every day by news of a war many can hardly understand. More...

Aldrich School staff wears red to support heart health

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - One week after giving birth to a son, Melinda Muller found out that the baby had a congenital heart defect. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Howell High School's Eric Gillies competes in the boys 500-yard freestyle event during the Shore Conference Swimming Championships that were held at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River on Feb. 8. More...

Administrators fine-tune school budget

Howell representatives scheduled to meet with new executive county supt.
BY TOYNETT HALL and MARK ROSMAN Staff Writers

The realities of new state regulations are leaving administrators in the Howell K-8 School District facing some difficult choices as they develop a budget for the 2008- 09 school year. More...

Actor captivates students with Douglass portrayal

Students impressed with firsthand account of famous American
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

In the center of a bare stage with no microphone or supporting actors stood Terence Archie of Brooklyn, N.Y., portraying Civil War-era abolitionist, publisher and politician Frederick Douglass. More...

For the Record

Beth Graziano, who formerly worked as an occupational therapist in the Jackson School District, was quoted by name without her permission by the author of a Your Turn guest column that appeared in the Feb. 7 Tri-Town News. More...

Construction inspection division to be disbanded

With the demand for construction inspection services provided by Ocean County continuing to decrease over the years, Ocean County will now move to disband the division. More...

Tax preparation assistance will be available for seniors

PLUMSTED - Senior citizens in Plumsted who need assistance in completing and filing their federal and state income tax returns in advance of the April 15 deadline will benefit from the continuation of a new program that was offered last year for t More...

Seniors enjoy special party

JACKSON - A fabulous '50s Valentine's Day party was held at the Jackson Senior Center on Feb. 11. Seniors listened and danced to the music of Bill Turner and the Smoke House Band. More...

Safari takes pupils on adventures in writing

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - There is barely any sunlight peaking through the lush green ceiling created by trees. Inside this area are tigers, giraffes, parrots and, most important of all, books. More...

Dying officer's battle for benefits captured on film

'Freeheld' documentary nominated for an Academy Award
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Chances are, Lt. Laurel Hester never planned to make headlines. Long before she became nationally known as a dying gay woman who wanted to leave her pension benefits to her partner, Laurel Hester was a cop. A good cop. And that is also her legacy. More...

Train show fundraiser arrives Feb. 17

The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will sponsor an event to benefit the Open Door food pantry, Freehold. The special event is sure to please adults and children who love trains. More...

Project gains necessary permit

JACKSON - Municipal officials have received the paperwork that will allow work to continue on the construction of basketball courts at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park. More...

Planning board applicant takes case to state court

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON- The Planning Board will not hear additional testimony on a General Development Plan (GDP) proposed by RG-2 Associates at this time because the matter is now the subject of litigation. Speaking at the Feb. More...

Bulletin Board

Orientation and practice test for GED offered

The Lakewood Community School is accepting registration for the GED orientation and practice test to be held at Lakewood High School on Feb. 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm. More...

Local officers among police academy graduates

The Ocean County PoliceAcademy 89th Basic Police Recruit Class recently marked the completion of initial training during graduation ceremonies at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. For almost 24 weeks, beginning Aug. More...

Kindergarten signups to be held in Jackson

Jackson parents are advised that forms which need to be completed before actual kindergarten registration takes place will be available in all elementary schools during regular school hours beginning Feb. 25. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Besides Rush, there wasn't a friendly face in the house
GREG BEAN

You have to give Gov. Jon Corzine credit for walking into the lion's den. More...

Red State/Blue State

Iron Mike knows football, and he's not bad at politics
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 GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

Are We There Yet?

No end in sight to the dirty laundry nightmare
LORI CLINCH

Laundry. It gives you chills just to think about it, doesn't it? No matter how often you do it, how much in control of it you are, somewhere, some way there's a pair of dirty gym shorts picking up steam as they make their way to the clothes basket. More...

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Sports

Hanging onto the ball

ERIC SUCAR staff Lakewood's Gina Camponile brings down a defensive rebound during the first half of her team's 44-27 loss to Manalapan on Feb. 7. More...

Currao takes over as Lakewood football coach

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

When Vinnie Currao graduated from college, he aspired to one day become a head football coach. He realized, however, the job and timing had to be right. He wasn't about to take any old job to satisfy a personal goal. More...

Fish On

Plenty of options for Presidents Day weekend
RON NUZZOLO

Fishing continues to remain solid on offshore wrecks. Anglers are carefully choosing days to take off in search of cod and ling. More...

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