May 22, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Photographer captures Hall of Fame moments

Latest assignment puts Gary Gellman in midst of famous New Jerseyans
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Gary Gellman, who for years has photographed presidents, corporate leaders and other VIPs, found himself on another big assignment not too long ago. More...

Scouts earn Gold Award

BY NICOLE M. ANLLO Staff Writer

Their work at a Toms River youth shelter has resulted in the highest achievement for two local Girl Scouts. More...

Fun in downtown New Egypt

R.J. Smith, 9, of New Egypt, munches on a funnel cake during a street festival in downtown New Egypt on May 17. The family-friendly event featured pony rides, sand art, rides and games. More...

Mom praises police who searched for missing boy

Howell officers responded to call on Mother's Day
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

HOWELL - Mother's Day 2008 will be one of the most memorable days for Angela Mastropiero, a resident of the Ramtown section of Howell. More...

In the Service

Navy Seaman Recruit Daniel B. Linsalata, son of Tom Linsalata of Howell and Carol Linsalata of Clarion, Pa., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...

Jackson rallies around injured seventh-grader

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON- Friends and familymembers of James Darby will gather on June 1 to rally support for the youngster who was injured in a bicycle accident on April 9. James, 12, is in the seventh grade at the McAuliffe Middle School. More...

Howell team advances in 'Challenge'

HOWELL- Continuing their winning streak in Round 3, the academic team from Monmouth Academy is moving on to Round 4 and closer to the New Jersey finals of Cablevision's "The Challenge," an academic quiz show designed to test students' knowledge in More...

Brick pitches in for an ailing 4-year-old

BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent

BRICK TOWNSHIP - When 4-yearold Avery Lubrecht requested a white kitten a couple of weeks ago, an army of family, friends and neighbors launched into action. More...

Fast times in New Egypt

Chloe Lewis, 8, of New Egypt, exits the Ironman amusement ride during a street festival held in downtown New Egypt on May 17. The event featured pony rides, sand art, rides and games. More...

Drunken-driving accident has impact on many lives

Brick woman gets three years in state prison for 2006 fatality
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

BRICK TOWNSHIP - At age 37, Walter W. Schaumberg had a good life. He had a beautiful girlfriend. He loved to bowl. He loved his family. But all that came to an abrupt end on the night of Oct. More...

Critter Corner

Penelope beagle Breed Color tan Age young adult Sex female Description sweet; gorgeous; seems to get along well with everyone; friendly; calm Zigren Breed domestic shorthair Color black Age one year Sex male More...

Letters

First aid squad launches fundraising drive

The New Egypt First Aid and Emergency Squad extends thanks and appreciation to the local residents, businesses and township committees for their support. We would not be able to operate without everyone's help and support. More...

It's up to the voters to change the status quo

Well, the good news from Washington continues to roll out for working men and women in the United States. First, the cost of living has continued to skyrocket as gasoline prices soar to records that were virtually unimaginable just a few years ago. More...

Drivers must pay attention to other people who are on the road

As summer approaches and more people become active and spend time outdoors I thought it would be a good idea to bring up the issue of safe driving and sharing the road with cyclists and runners in the Monmouth County area. More...

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Obituaries

Joseph L. Coyne

Mr. Coyne, 59, of Augusta, Ga., died April 18, 2008. A decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a volunteer for the Disabled American Veterans and a coach for various athletic teams. Mr. More...

Melvin Leroy Summer Sr.

Mr. Summer, 78, of Jackson and formerly of Millstone, diedMay 9, 2008, at CentraStateMedical Center, Freehold Township. He was a 52- year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 24.Mr. More...

Alma Marie Snoden Freile

Mrs. Freile, 82, formerly of Toms River and Watchung, died May 14, 2008, at the Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center, Wall. She was a hair dresser and receptionist. Mrs. Freile was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Freile, in 2002. More...

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Schools

Plumsted students honored

PLUMSTED - A New Egypt High School senior has become the first Plumsted resident to win the 14th annual statewide municipal leaders scholarship competition for 2008, sponsored by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities that represents all 56 More...

Special education pupils shine at Howell Mania

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Under a clear blue sky on the open fields of Shark River Park in Wall Township, a group of about 225 pupils from the Howell K-8 School District displayed their athleticism in the 22nd year of Howell Mania, the district's version of the Special Oly More...

Town's school tab cut angers board members

BY ELANAARON Correspondent

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP- Emotions ran high as Freehold Township Board of Education members voted 7-2 on May 13 to accept the Township Committee's decision to cut the 2008-09 tax levy by $923,369. More...

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Business

Radio veteran John Gallagher named market manager of Greater Media Detroit

Greater Media Inc., Braintree, Mass., announced that John F. Gallagher, a New Jersey native, has been named market manager of its Detroit-based radio properties, including WRIF-FM, WCSX-FM and WMGC-FM. More...

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Union head fears more layoffs in Howell

Mediator expected to meet with both sides on June 11
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Transport Workers Union Local 225 Branch 4 of Brick Township has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Public Employment Relations Commission against Howell Township. More...

Photo

Ocean County Vocational Technical School/Jackson Center Motorsports Technology students row to the finish line during the Great Ocean County Tech Prep Cardboard Canoe Race held in the pool at Ocean County College, Toms River, on May 16. More...

Walsh will make a run at Howell mayor's post

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Independent Township Councilman Robert Walsh has thrown his hat in the ring and will seek to become Howell's mayor in the November general election. More...

U.S. Air Force mission on display at 2008 expo

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The 305th Air Mobility Wing will host the 2008 McGuire Air Expo on May 31 and June 1 at McGuire Air Force Base, Wrightstown. The show is free and open to the public. The two-day event, "Above All More...

Older Americans Month puts seniors in spotlight

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Fran Musico, 84, is a native of Staten Island, N.Y., who moved to Howell two years ago. Musico is one of many people who are part of the growing population of senior citizens who make up 11 percent of Howell's population. More...

Reina, Rivere, Kafton capture council seats

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The three candidates who called themselves The Right Team for Jackson will take their seats at the Township Council table on July 1 after winning four-year terms in the May 13 municipal election. More...

Wayward bull caught, finds home at area farm

MANALAPAN - A 1,500-pound black Hereford bull that eluded Manalapan police and animal control officers onMother's Day,May 11, is safe for now, grazing with some cows on a farm in neighboring Millstone Township. More...

Legislation would give towns power to place traffic signs

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

ANew Jersey assemblyman is crafting legislation that would relieve local municipalities from needing state approval to place street signs. More...

Protesters ask Pallone to support Lyme bill

REGIONAL INTEREST
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Protesters gathered outside Congressman Frank Pallone Jr.'s Long Branch office recently to call attention to a Lyme disease bill currently being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. More...

Parent gets 1-year probation

REGIONAL INTEREST

COLTS NECK- On May 16, Mario A. Romano, 42, of Colts Neck, was sentenced to a one-year term of probation for assaulting the coach of his son's PopWarner youth football team. More...

'Cole Porter' comes to Lakewood

LAKEWOOD - "Mrs. Edith Gould" has entertained many a musical luminary from the GildedAge and beyond, but songwriter Cole Porter may be her brightest star yet. More...

'Prototype of American con man' came from area

New book explores life of Gilbert Imlay
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

The lives of the black sheep in a family often resonate through the centuries, while those of their conventional, law-abiding relatives are lost to history. More...

Auditions uncover talented youngsters

Former area resident, now a talent agent, works with children
BY NICOLE M. ANLLO Staff Writer

The results of a local talent search have enabled three children to launch their acting careers. With recent successes, the youngsters' paths into the world of show business seems promising. More...

Bulletin Board

JMHS students earn honors in photo contest

Two students from Jackson Memorial High School were among the award winners in the Ocean Camera Club High School Photography Competition. More...

Golf outing will benefit school's athletic dept.

The Jackson Memorial High School Athletic Department will host its second annual Jags Classic Golf Tournament on June 13 at the Hanover Golf Club, Jacobstown. Registration will be held 1:30-2:45 p.m., with a shotgun start at 3 p.m. More...

Affordable housing rules are confounding to town

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The attorney who represents Jackson on matters relating to affordable housing said the municipality is still grappling with the latest rules put forth by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). More...

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Opinion

Red State/Blue State

Sadly, what we have here is a failure to be happy
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...

Coda

My advice: Throw the eminent domain case out
GREG BEAN

Even though I give the best advice of anyone I know (I always agree with it and take my own advice), the people who work with me don't always act on my advice. More...

Are We There Yet?

She'll catch you on the flip-flop, Good Buddy
LORI CLINCH

It just seems like yesterday that I first received an honest-to-gosh e-mail account. It wasn't long before I began communicating on a daily basis with cousins from afar, friends from my youth and the lady across the street. More...

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Sports

Lakewood's Seda achieves great things, on and off the field

"Whatever he decides to study, I just know that he is going to be successful. With the effort that he puts into his training and studies, it is going to pay off for him in the future." - Vinnie Currao Lakewood High School assistant baseball coach
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

It's no surprise to those who know him well that Lakewood High School senior Jordan Seda was recognized for his hard work and dedication both on the field and in the classroom. More...

Coming after the ball

Howell High School's Chrissy Fisher (No. 5) cleanly scoops up a loose ground ball before Brick Memorial's Brianne Toomey (No. 10) can, during a May 16 game at Howell. More...

Rutgers Roundup

Aaron Brookhart, a three-year letter winner on the varsity lightweight/heavyweight crew teams and a member of Rutgers class of 2001, died suddenly on May 9. Brookhartwas an accomplished oarsman whowas a key performer atRutgers. More...

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