May 29, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Holocaust stories shared between generations

Survivors' memories teach students about horrors, courage
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

Janet Fischer's students have been reading the book "Daniel's Story" about a boy's life during the Holocaust and she wanted to bring real-life survivors to speak to her sixth-grade students. More...

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

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The 305thAirMobilityWing 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. More...

Critter Corner

Dontae American Breed Staffordshire terrier Color brindle/white five years male great Age Sex Description dog;well behaved;good on leash;appears to be housebroken;knows some commands; loves to play ball;can settle More...

Firefighters graduate from academy

JACKSON - Three firefighters from the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 have graduated from the Ocean County Fire Academy, Toms River. The spring 2008 graduation ceremonies were held recently at the fire academy. More...

Dangers of teen drinking, house parties discussed

Attorney: Parents face consequences of serving alcohol
BY NICOLE M. ANLLO Staff Writer

With more than 80 percent of teenagers reported to be trying alcohol at some point during their high school years, parents should be warned of the consequences their children and they themselves can face. That is the opinion of one young adult. More...

Civil Air Patrol cadets to offer info at Six Flags

JACKSON - On Aug. 27 local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and the general public will be treated to special presentations to be given by the New Jersey Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. More...

Letters

Going 'green' doesn't mean onerous programs

The "green" momentum is growing in the Garden State and throughout the nation; however, local governments and some developers are hesitant to embrace "green" strategies because of concerns over cost and the process of implementation. More...

Italian American club member disgusted about theft of three flags

"The vagrants ... need to know that there are pranks and then there are outright disrespectful, distasteful and horrific acts of hate and disdain."

What kind of children are being raised in our community? This is a question that scares me to answer, as my faith in youth has recently been tested. More...

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Obituaries

Edith May Smith

Mrs. Smith, 72, of Aberdeen, died May 21, 2008, at RobertWood Johnson UniversityMedical Center, New Brunswick. Born in Keyport, she was a lifelong resident of Aberdeen. More...

Dora J. Sodano

Miss Sodano, 92, of Holmdel, died May 21, 2008, atWillows Assisted Living, Holmdel. She resided in Jackson prior to relocating to Holmdel. She was a retired financial supervisor at Lucent Technologies, Kearney. More...

Nellie C. Revolinsky Sykulski

Mrs. Sykulski, 94, of Spotswood, formerly of South River, diedMay 14, 2008, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Her husband, John, died in 1981, and an infant daughter, Lorraine, died in 1936. Surviving are a son, Jack Sykulski Jr. More...

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Schools

Board in process of updating text books

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Jackson Board of Education is in the process of replacing outdated text books with newer instructional materials. More...

Festival comes to high school

JACKSON - Liberty Festival 2008 will take place at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson, 5-10 p.m. June 12-14 and 1-6 p.m. June 15. The event will feature nonstop entertainment all four days. More...

Plans for ice hockey score with FRHSD

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Ice hockey looks like a "go" in the Freehold Regional High School District. More...

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Photo

Julia Husken, 3, waves an American flag as she watches the Jackson Memorial Day parade May 26. The parade route took participants from Jackson Memorial High School on Don Connor Boulevard to the Jackson Justice Complex off West Veterans Highway. More...

Applicant to seek approval for swimclub, day camp

Howell zoning board will be asked to grant a use variance
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

On June 23 representatives of Country Resort at Brookside will appear before the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment with a proposal to operate a swim club, summer camp and day care facility on Fort Plains Road, Howell. More...

CNN features story of area man's battle

PLUMSTED - Within two weeks of the Township Committee and mayor issuing a proclamation on May 7 to designate Brain Tumor Action Week, not only did the nation learn of Massachusetts Sen. More...

Beach waters test clean for start of summer season

Memorial Day weekend marked the traditional start of the summer beach season, and Ocean County ocean and bay bathers can be assured the water they may be entering will be safe as the Ocean County Health Department continues its work of seasonal wat More...

Georgian Court approved to offer nursing program

LAKEWOOD- The New Jersey State Board of Nursing has approved the new Georgian Court-Meridian Health School of Nursing to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (B.S.N.) this fall on the Georgian Court University campus. More...

Social justice group members offer helping hand

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The social justice group of St. Aloysius School in Jackson has received the Monmouth-Ocean Foundation for Children Community Spirit Service Award. More...

Feet get top billing in presentation to seniors

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - A group of about 50 senior citizens received information about the latest advancements in foot care during a May 15 program at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens and the Disabled, Don Connor Boulevard. Dr. More...

Winners named in Pinewood Derby

Fifteen local Cub Scouts emerged victorious during the fourth annual Battleground District Pinewood Derby Race held recently at Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Raceway. More...

Ocean beaches ready to go for summer season

BRICK TOWNSHIP - Beach Capt. Daniel Santaniello had his doubts about a Memorial Day opening after he got his first look at the damage caused by the recent nor'easter. More...

Bulletin Board

Doo wop dinner-dance planned for dads & girls

HOWELL - A Father and Daughter Doo Wop Dinner and Dance sponsored by the Howell Recreation Department will be held from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Our House Restaurant, Howell. More...

Becca's Closet opens door for prom-goers

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

In an effort to give every deserving student in Monmouth County a special prom night, Freehold Township High School has started a chapter of Becca's Closet, a nonprofit organization that provides formal attire to high school students who would not More...

Dog tourney coming to town

PLUMSTED - The 2008 Masters World Invitational Dog Sport Tournament Event for German shepherd dogs will be held June 7-8 at New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. More...

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Opinion

Red State/Blue State

Make Al Gore happy and leave your trees alone
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

Combat global warming: stop mowing your grass
GREG BEAN

There's a house I pass onmy way back and forth to work where the grass hasn't been mowed during the entire administration of GeorgeW. (Shrub) Bush. More...

Are We There Yet?

They're my gigs, and I want them back now
LORI CLINCH

It's not as if an external hard drive was all I ever wanted. Certainly it didn't make my top 10 of must-haves. Even if it did store my data and give me peace of mind, it didn't complete me or make me sing. More...

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Sports

Jackson Liberty plays hard to the end of season

Above left: Jackson Liberty's lacrosse varsity player Kristie Goelz takes a shot on the Brick Township defense during the first half of the team's May 21 home game. More...

Brookdale C.C. softball second in country

Blues fall in national tourney final
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

What Bo Scannapieco wanted his Brookdale Community College women's softball team to take away from the 2008 season was their resourcefulness. "I think we did a great job," he said. "We fought back in midseason to get back to where we were. More...

Milt Campbell receives honorary degree

Monmouth University recognizes '56 Olympic decathlon champion
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Pioneers don't always get the recognition they deserve. New Jersey's Milt Campbell, who wore the mantle of World's Greatest Athlete when he won the decathlon at the 1956 Olympics, was a trailblazer who has often gone unrecognized. More...

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