March 13, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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. 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 mone More...

Program aims to help parents keep kids safe

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON- When a family sits down for dinner together it can have a positive impact on everyone. OnMarch 25 from 7-9 p.m. More...

Base to host 2008 air expo

The 305th Air Mobility Wing at McGuire Air Force Base in Wrightstown will host the 2008McGuireAir Expo. The special event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on May 31 and June 1. More...

Sonic restaurant wins OK from planners in Howell

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL- Sonic, the largest chain of drive-in restaurants in the United States, is coming to Howell. More...

$137M budget will have public hearing March 25

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Residents will have a chance to comment on the Jackson Board of Education's proposed budget for the 2008-09 school year during a public hearing that will be held at 7:30 p.m. More...

Campground at Turkey Swamp Park will open on March 15

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Spring into spring by spending the night at the Monmouth County Park System's family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road. More...

70-pound weight loss lands woman's story in magazine

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Jennifer Lilley is a big loser and proud of it. Lilley, 33, a Freehold Borough resident, lost 70 pounds, going from 208 pounds to 138 pounds and she dropped from dress size 18 to size 8. "It was a wake-up time for me," Lilley said. More...

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. More...

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Opinion

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. More...

Coda

Singing 'Danny Boy' will ruin your St. Paddy's Day
GREG BEAN

Growing up in a solidly Scots-Irish family meant St. Paddy's Day was pretty special. We never celebrated Robbie Burns Day on Jan. 25 to honor our Scots side, because that involves haggis if you're a traditionalist. More...

Red State/Blue State

Is it time to put the fat cats on a profit diet?
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...

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Schools

'Peter Pan' to fly high at FTHS

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

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

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

MANALAPAN - A 15-year-old boy who attends Manalapan High School was charged last week with making terroristic threats and creating false public alarm. Manalapan police Capt. More...

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Photo

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 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. 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. More...

Plumsted officials object to cut in municipal aid

PLUMSTED - The Township Committee, at its March 5 meeting, unanimously passed a resolution in opposition to Democratic Gov. More...

Dolls chosen as outstanding toy

The toy industry association recently named the Girl Scouts' Troop Groovy Girls the best girl toy of the year. More...

Blood drive produces 38 units

BY BARI FAYE SIEGEL Correspondent

HOWELL - For the third year in a row, Bernadette Mastowski, the nurse at the Land O' Pines School, and all of her "helper" students enjoyed great success at their annual blood drive- an effort to collect desperately needed blood for New Jersey Blo More...

Council calls for do-over on new concession stands

JACKSON - Township Council members may be taking a second look at construction plans and bids for concession facilities that have been planned at themunicipal playing fields at the Jackson Justice Complex, Jackson Drive. More...

Helping others take healing into their own hands

Roosevelt woman teaches finger-tapping to relieve anxiety and ailments
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT - People may have the power within their own fingertips to alleviate emotional stress and physical pain. More...

Council follows planners' recommendations on laws

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Two proposed municipal ordinances - a Pinelands area storm water management ordinance and a curbs and sidewalks ordinance- recently came before the Planning Board for a review. 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. More...

Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch at library

The Jackson library, Jackson Drive, Jackson, invites the public to enjoy an evening of Irish and Scottish music on March 27 at 7 p.m. More...

GCU's Irish Afternoon moves to Strand Theater

The world-renowned Irish Tenors, Finbar Wright, Karl Scully and Anthony Kearns, will perform as part of Georgian Court University's (GCU) Irish Afternoon celebration- but at a new venue. More...

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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. More...

John Joseph Messina

Mr. Messina, 74, of Manalapan died March 3, 2008, at Victoria Health Care Center, Matawan. He resided in Old Bridge for 35 years before moving to Manalapan three years ago. Mr. More...

Edwina L. Hendricks

Mrs. Edwina L. Hendricks, 76, of Morganville, died March 3, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Plainfield, she resided in Matawan before moving to Morganville 44 years ago. More...

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Sports

Winston finishes career with yet another win

Jackson senior caps four-year run with third state title on the mat
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Perfect: being entirely without fault or defect; flawless. Satisfying all requirements. Perfect: Scott Winston on a wrestling mat. More...

Langel brings state title back to Howell

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Move over, Carlos Fontanez. After 43 years, the Howell High School wrestling state champion finally has company. More...

The champs are here

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Joey Langel leaps into coach John Gagliano's arms after beating Ocean Township's Michael Berardesco in the 112-pound final in the NJSIAA wrestling tournament in Atlantic City. More...

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