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      June 26, 2008  RSS feed

      Lakewood High School senior Rodney Marshall reflects on what he has accomplished and what the future may hold during graduation ceremonies for the class of 2008 at the Piners' football field on the evening of June 20. More...
      School board predicts savings will result from change in bus times

      In an effort to reduce fuel costs and maximize the efficiency of the district's busing service, the Howell Board of Education changed transportation times and approved a new bus schedule during the June 18 meeting. Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden distributed a letter to parents on June 19 notifying them of the changes that will take effect in September. More...

      HOWELL - Members of the Planning Board have given the green light for a Walgreens pharmacy to be constructed on Route 9. Approval was granted at the board's June 19 meeting. An application filed by Fort Partners sought site plan and subdivision approval to build a Walgreens pharmacy and a bank next to the Howell Lanes bowling alley. More...


      HOWELL - Following nearly two years of hearings, the Kindred Souls Canine Center has received approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment that will allow it to remain in operation on Brown Road. Brown Road is off Ford Road, west of Route 9 and just north of Lakewood. More...


      Proximity to 'megabase' also prompts discussion before Jackson board

      JACKSON - No decision has been reached by the Planning Board on a proposal for 69 residential lots at South Hope Chapel Road and Ridgeway Boulevard, but the board has extended the Breeders Walk application to the end of the year. More...


      Allaire Village Inc. will present concerts by the Sherman Brothers Band at 8 p.m. June 27 and Kate and Emily at 8 p.m. June 28 at the Allaire Village Chapel in Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. More...


      Chey Breed shepherd/Rotti mix Color black/brown Age two years Sex female Description: very sweet; medium-sized; mellow; affectionate; extremely bright; will make a wonderful pet with a little bit of training and love More...


      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The representative of an applicant who sought approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to build an assisted living facility in town says court action will follow the board's denial of the application for a use variance. More...


      The DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Routes 571 and 537, Jackson, will sponsor a turkey or meat loaf dinner and concert 6 p.m. June 28 in support of the youth mission trip to Ohio. The Schaf Praise Band from Browns Mills will entertain at the event. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children, and free for children ages 5 years and under. More...
      "So far, all that has been done has been some re-striping of the arrows on the road, but the green left-turn arrow light that is so badly needed does not yet exist."
      Avery dangerous lifethreatening and hazardous condition presently exists at the intersection of County Line Road east and Route 9 in the township of Lakewood. When approaching this intersection heading east on County Line Road and a left turn onto Route 9 north is desired, one must wait for all traffic coming the opposite way on County Line Road heading west to pass. More...
      Panel protects Pinelands
      Nearly 30 years ago, President Jimmy Carter delivered an important message of conservation that resonates in New Jersey to this day. More...
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      Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not
      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 Greater Media Newspapers. More...
      Faye Canape retires after 36 years teaching children in Howell
      Looking forward to the next few months of not having to get up early for school, Faye Canape has absolutely no idea what she would write in September if asked to pen a "what I did last summer" essay. More...
      Lakewood BlueClaws first baseman Michael Durant fails to score as Lake County's Douglas Pickens gets the force at home and tries to get the runner at first base during a June 22 game between the two teams at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. The BlueClaws lost the game, 3-2. More...