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      March 13, 2008  RSS feed

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      JEFF GRANIT staff Jackson Memorial High School's Scott Winston jumps into the arms of Coach Doug Withstandley and makes a "zero" sign with his arms to signify his unbeaten career record after winning the 160-pound crown at the NJSIAA state wrestling championships on March 9 in Atlantic City. For more, see sports. More...
      Residents want details on budget, school closing
      Howell administrators say they are waiting for answers on waivers
      BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

      Howell residents and people who do not want to see the Ardena School closed came before the Howell Board of Education on March 5 looking for answers. They have two basic questions: How will the district's 2008-09 school year budget affect taxpayers? and Is the board planning to close one of the district's 13 schools? More...

      Young musicians have their chance to shine
      Outstanding students from Monmouth & Ocean counties combine talents
      BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

      The New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) has a new home. The approximately 170- member orchestra will rehearse at St. Mary's Church, Route 34, Colts Neck, starting with its 2008-09 season. Previously, the orchestra rehearsed in three locations: the Trinity Episcopal Church, Red Bank, the Red Bank Charter School and the Lutheran Church, Holmdel. More...


      Ingram, Garofano, Porter make bid for council seats
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      JACKSON - Three candidates who are calling themselves the Working Together for Jackson team have announced they are running for seats on the Township Council. TheWorking Together for Jackson candidates are Emily Ingram, Charles Garofano and Todd Porter. More...


      Scholarships, special grants supported by casino night

      HOWELL - The Howell Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation and the Howell Township Education Foundation, two education-focused, nonprofit organizations, recently co-hosted a casino night at Our House Restaurant and Tavern in Howell to raise money to provide learning opportunities for local public school students. About 100 people attended the event. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Jackson jazz bands to compete in jazz festival
      The Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School jazz bands will compete at the Steinert Jazz Festival at Steinert High School, 2900 Klockner Road, Hamiltion, on March 15. All are welcome to attend the Jazz Fest, which will begin promptly at 5 p.m. More...
      • Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch at library
      • GCU's Irish Afternoon moves to Strand Theater
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       Letters
      • Jackson council members have failed to challenge mayor
      Gypsy moths may be part of nature, so they're not going away. Fortunately, the same can't be said for Jackson's mayor, Mark Seda, and his Township Council. They can go away, and when the voters go to the booths in May hopefully they will. (Although we have to live with another two excruciating years of Seda). More...
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       Editorials
      • Who stands watch for Ocean County?
      The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has failed miserably in its mission to protect the citizens of Ocean County. Unbelievably, it seems to be all but a done deal that the NRC will grant Oyster Creek - the oldest nuclear plant in the country - another 20-year license renewal. More...
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      • Red State/Blue State
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       Obituaries
      • Ryan Douglas Jones
      Mr. Jones, 81, of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, died March 10, 2008, in Tinton Falls. He was a student at Monmouth Regional High School, Tinton Falls, where he played varsity soccer and swam. He was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. More...
      • John Joseph Messina
      • Edwina L. Hendricks
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       Schools
      • 'Peter Pan' to fly high at FTHS
      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Come and share the adventures of the Darling family and their children in the musical production of J.M. Barrie's classic "Peter Pan" presented by the Patriot Players drama club of Freehold Township High School. More...
      • Teen faces multiple charges after incident at high school
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       Sports
      • article has image Winston finishes career with yet another win
      Jackson senior caps four-year run with third state title on the mat
      Perfect: being entirely without fault or defect; flawless. Satisfying all requirements. Perfect: Scott Winston on a wrestling mat. In winning his third consecutive state championship on Sunday atBoardwalkHall in Atlantic City, the Jackson Memorial senior capped an undefeated career (137-0), becoming the first unbeaten grappler with more than 100 wins in state history. More...
      • Langel brings state title back to Howell
      • article has image The champs are here
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