February 21, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Danger lurks as youths head on to the Internet

Detective offers tips to parents to head off potential problems

With the click of a computer mouse, people in other parts of the state, country or the world can steal, threaten and lure people into dangerous and sometimes even fatal situations. More...

'Heroes' program helps teens become mentors

LAKEWOOD - The connection between Armand Rook Reyes, 17, who is a senior at Lakewood High School, and Jessica Lopez, who is in the sixth grade at the Clifton Avenue Grade School, was solidified when Jessica recognized Armand, her mentor from Heroe More...

Program will test toys for presence of lead

Health dept. invites parents, caregivers to seek assistance

Young children love brightly colored toys, but often these toys may contain hidden health hazards such as lead. More...

Applicant takes defeated athletic center to court

HOWELL - The applicant who recently came up short in a bid to build an athletic training facility on Fairfield Road has filed suit against the Zoning Board of Adjustment in an attempt to reverse the outcome. More...

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Laurel Agnello, 4, of Bayville, performs "March of the Radishes" as part of the fifth annual student recital presented by Judie Jensen, the owner of Expressions and Reflections, Howell, on Jan. 27 at Jackson Memorial High School, Jackson. More...

Six-home development wins planners' approval

JACKSON - The Planning Board has approved a seven-lot subdivision on BennettsMills Road for applicant BMJ of Jackson. The vote to approve the application was 8-1. More...

Voices join on CD to help Ocean County's homeless

In an effort to raise awareness about the homeless population in Ocean County and to connect volunteers with organizations that seek tomitigate this situation, five agencies have collaborated to produce a compact disc titled "On Our Way Home" as a More...

Letters

Use of disabled people for attack is appalling

It was an act so appalling I could not imagine it could be true. I read with horror the news story of how two women with Down syndrome - with limited intellectual ability - were identified as the "suicide bombers" in the Feb. More...

Community members are asked to support 2008 Relay for Life

On Feb. 24 the American Cancer Society's local Relay for Life (the New Egypt area relay covering Jackson, Plumsted, and many of our sister communities) will be holding its seventh annual kickoff celebration. More...

Opinion

Keeping Corzine on track

In a rush to score some political points with Middlesex County officials and residents during a public meeting in that county, Gov. Jon Corzine made a foolish comment. More...

Take time to investigate impact of pesticide use

Guest Column

Iwould like to correct some misconceptions regarding gypsy moth infestations, recommended control measures, chemicals in general and pesticides more specifically. First, I recommend going to the Jackson TownshipWeb site and clicking on gypsy moth. More...

Red State/Blue State

Can we do a better chant? Yes, we can! Yes, we can!

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...

Sports

Jackson falls to Brick Memorial in Central Jersey Group IV Finals

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above left: Jackson's Nick Tetro (l) tangles with Brick Memorial's Cody Oliverio during their 171-pound bout in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV final on Feb. 15. More...

Clemens' testimony ends up being a waste of time for all

It's been aweek nowsince Roger Clemens sat beforemembers of Congress to plead his innocence in the face of Brian Mc- Namee's accusations that he injected the baseball great with steroids. More...

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Timeless tale of love stirs 'West Side Story'

Howell students will perform classic musical

The Broadway classic "West Side Story" is coming to the stage at Howell High School for the first time. More...

13,000 acres to be sprayed in war against gypsy moths

JACKSON - New Jersey officials have notified Jackson that the state will only be able to provide a single application of a product that will combat an anticipated gypsy moth infestation this spring. More...

Inventory of historic sites to aid preservation efforts

PLUMSTED - The Township Committee is preparing to establish, by ordinance, the Historic Preservation and Design Review Advisory Committee to review proposed actions to historically significant properties listed on the official historic sites inven More...

Planning Board turns down plan for Cross Street homes

JACKSON - A proposed residential development which was deemed to be of no benefit to Jackson has been rejected by the Planning Board. The homes were proposed by the applicant 53 W. Cross St. More...

A loser on the racetrack becomes a winner in life

ReRun Inc. helps to find homes for retired thoroughbreds

MILLSTONE - Although he descended from such thoroughbred luminaries as Man O' War, Native Dancer and Bold Ruler, Native Hawaiian was never much of a racehorse. More...

Middlesex officials rap validity of rail survey

According to a recently released survey, most residents who live near the existing freight line that would become the proposed Monmouth-Ocean- Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line want it to be built. More...

Concession stands being considered

JACKSON - A plan to build two concession stands near new municipal athletic fields was the topic of discussion at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Township Council. The topic may be discussed again when the council members meet on Feb. More...

Jackson Venture Crew 400 enjoys Scouting activities

JACKSON- ABoy Scout troop known as Jackson Venture Crew 400, the first coed special-needs Boy Scout Troop in New Jersey, will host a fundraising dinner on Feb. 22. Chicken and all the fixins will be available 6-8 p.m. More...

Bulletin Board

Class teaches digital camera use Feb. 27

The Lakewood Community School Program is accepting registration for a threeweek class on Digital Camera Use slated to begin Feb. 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Lakewood High School, Somerset Avenue. The fee is $25 per person. More...

Datebook

• Free tax assistance will be provided byAARP representatives at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon now through April 15. There is no age requirement and there are no appointments. More...

Girl Scouts come to the aid of homeless animals

Girl Scout Troop 45, Sassafras Service Unit in Jackson, held a collection for the animals at the Northern OceanAnimal Shelter in Jackson. Troop members collected hundreds of dollars' worth of new and gently used items. More...

Obituaries

Mary K. Valenta

Mrs. Valenta, of Howell Township, died Feb. 12, 2008, at the Manor Care Center, Freehold Township. She was 89. Mrs. Valenta was born in New York City and resided there before moving to the Freehold area in 1977. More...

June E. Rose

Mrs. Rose, 75, of Farmingdale died Feb. 5, 2008, at Geraldine Thompson Care Center, Wall. She resided in Newark and Long Branch prior to relocating to Farmingdale in 1997. She was predeceased by her husband, Tony; and a son, Michael. More...

George A. Krukowsky

Mr. Krukowsky, 89, of Farmingdale, died Jan. 19, 2008, at CareOne at Wall, Wall Township. Born in Vermont, he was a lifelong resident of Farmingdale.Mr. More...