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      May 22, 2008  RSS feed

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      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...
      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...

      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...


      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. A four-year term as mayor will be up for grabs, along with one four-year term on the Township Council. 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. Nicole Dombrowski, 18, and Kristin Lindquist, 18, both of Freehold Township, have each earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor that can be attained in Girl Scouting. 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...


      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...


       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. Candace Senatore was awarded first place in the landscape/waterscape category for "Sunset Serenity," and Alyssa Kovacs was awarded third place in the photojournalism category for "Avoid. More...
      • Golf outing will benefit school's athletic dept.
      • Affordable housing rules are confounding to town
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       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. We would like to take this time to notify residents that we will be starting the annual fund drive for the year. More...
      • It's up to the voters to change the status quo
      • Drivers must pay attention to other people who are on the road
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       Editorials
      • Red State/Blue State
      Sadly, what we have here is a failure to be happy
      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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       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. Coyne is survived by a son, Joseph Charles Coyne of Point Pleasant; a daughter, Tina Polhemus of Jackson; four brothers, Jack Coyne of Punta Gorda, Fla., Steven Coyne of Bellview, Fla. More...
      • Melvin Leroy Summer Sr.
      • Alma Marie Snoden Freile
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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 566 municipalities in the Garden State. More...
      • Special education pupils shine at Howell Mania
      • Town's school tab cut angers board members
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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
      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. Seda was recognized last Sunday at a luncheon sponsored by the NJSIAA that honored student athletes statewide. Seda received the Scholar- Athlete Award for Lakewood High School. More...
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      • Rutgers Roundup
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       Business
      • article has image 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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