July 3, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Farmers market gains visibility in Freehold

Hall of Records plaza hosts weekly sale of New Jersey produce

It's not exactly the country, but customers who frequent the Freehold Borough Farmers Market might say it "feels" like the country as they peruse tables laden with fresh farm produce, fresh breads and colorful flowers. More...

Critter Corner

Adoption fees: dogs - $60, cats - $55 (All fees include: rabies and distemper shots, heartworm screening, spay/neuter) Ocean County Animal Facility- North 615 Freemont Ave. More...

County, Lakewood mark completion of road work

LAKEWOOD - Ocean County and Lakewood officials gathered at the corner of East County Line and Squankum roads on June 26 to mark the completion of extensive improvements to a road network that serves as a main artery carrying commuters and linking More...

Jackson under the gun to build affordable units

Windsor Crescent would have 112 apartments off County Line Road

JACKSON - The process for approval of the Windsor Crescent affordable housing project resumed at the June 16 meeting of the Jackson Planning Board amidst frequent verbal interruptions from the many residents who were present to hear details of the More...

Classic comedy capers

Barry Bernard and Howard Lazan of Jackson perform the comedy routine "The 2,000-Year-Old Man," which was created and originally performed by Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. More...

County promotes recycling to residents and visitors

Whether on the ground or in the air, Ocean County wants visitors and residents to get the message that recycling is a good practice no matter what time of the year. More...

Adopt a Marine program sends sunscreen to troops in Iraq

The color pink is a color that Linda Leonard-Thompson often sees in her life. She drives around in her pink Cadillac, the 13th career car she earned through her occupation as a senior sales director for Mary Kay cosmetics. More...

Inspection station operator cited for safe workplace

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Vocal expression

Jeanne Veitch, of Brick Township, puts her emotions into her rendition of "Unchained Melody" on June 25 during the Festival of Senior Arts held at the Strand Theater, Lakewood. More...

Fair will run for five days

The Monmouth County Fair Committee has announced the dates of the 34th annual Monmouth County Fair: • Wednesday, July 23, 5-11 p.m. • Thursday, July 24, 5-11 p.m. • Friday, July 25, 5-11 p.m. • Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m. More...

ChessFest to return in Sept.

On Sept. 27, Prevention First will host the eighth annual ChessFest - ChessFest 2008 - in Asbury Park. This year's event is planned to benefit the more than 14,000 children and adults who are expected to participate. More...

Jacob Landau's spirit comes full circle

Monmouth U. receives major gift of works by Roosevelt artist

An artistic legacy will be carried forward into the future with the addition of a major gift to Monmouth University, West Long Branch. More...

Letters

Tips to avoid summer underage drinking

Did you know that more young people try alcohol for the first time during June and July than at any other time of the year? Keeping teens occupied and supervised helps to ensure they have a safe summer. More...

New Jersey residents should be aware of illegality of fireworks

Last year, 14 persons were treated in hospital emergency room for injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. Once again we are entering the fireworks season and I would like to acquaint you with New Jersey's fireworks laws. More...

Seniors should not surrender to surrender charges

Senior citizens in New Jersey who have fallen through a loophole in a New Jersey law intended to protect their investments may be able to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars from insurance companies. More...

Red State / Blue State

Red State/Blue State

Windfall profits tax won't ease your pain at the pump

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...

Schools

FRHSD may reassign students from Howell

Teens who live north of Route 524 could be sent to CNHS in 2009

The Freehold Regional High School District's enrollment over the course of the next five years is projected to remain flat before decreasing slightly in the 2012-13 school year, according to a report prepared by Stan Slachetka of T&M Associates, Mi More...

New Egypt H.S. bids seniors farewell

PLUMSTED - A class of 188 graduating seniors said farewell to New Egypt High School on June 18 when graduation ceremonies were held on the football field. More...

Sports

Trying to get a grip

Lakewood BlueClaws shortstop Freddy Galvis is charged with an error as he bobbles the ball trying to get the force at second base in a recent game against the Lake County Captains. More...

Holbrook comes back to beat TR East in district tourney

On a night when a rainstorm threatened to wash away any chance of a late-game rally, the Holbrook 14- year-old All Stars still had some thunder left in their bats to produce a pair of seventh inning runs to escape with a dramatic 8-7 come-from-behi More...

Monmouth All-Stars ride 16-hit attack to victory

Brian Olofson started the seven-run outburst and the Henry Hudson High School senior ended it. More...

Photo

Members of the Brick Township-based Show Stoppers dancers perform More...

Fate of employees left to new council

Jackson officials weigh options for local building dept.

The Jackson Township Building Department is still in existence and will be at least until the Jackson Township Council meets on July 22. More...

Committee holds tax rate level in 2008

PLUMSTED - With the New Jersey Legislature adopting the state budget on June 23 and finalizing the municipal aid appropriations, Plumsted's $3,693,510 municipal budget for 2008 will officially be $2,952 lower in spending and $10,412 lower in taxes More...

Group to travel to Uganda to continue aid to youths

For the fifth year in a row, Sylvia Allen, president and founder of Sylvia's Children, will return to the African village of Masaka, Uganda, and the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary School. More...

Freeholders want updated numbers used in rail study

Monmouth panel passes resolution in pursuit of favorable outcome

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders remains staunchly behind a proposal to build a passenger train line that would run through the western part of the county. More...

Carlin showed teaching side to Jackson resident

JACKSON - One Jackson resident will always have fond memories of George Carlin, the noted comedian who died of heart failure at the age of 71 on June 22 at St. John's Health Center, Santa Monica, Calif. More...

Kittens available for adoption

They are cute, they are soft and cuddly, and they are ready to offer a lifetime of love to any caring family who wishes to adopt them: They are the spring litters of kittens at the Ocean County Health Department's two animal shelters. More...

Event passes on history of civil rights movement

Lakewood NAACP gathers for annual Freedom Fund banquet

This story contains a video James Waters, 66, of Lakewood, grew up in the middle of the civil rights movement that occurred in the United States in the 1960s. More...

Endurance races keep officer in great shape

Sgt. Maggie Freeman enjoys social aspect of challenging events

Sgt. Maggie Freeman of the Manalapan Police Department confesses that she is a junkie - a race junkie, that is. Freeman enters between 25 and 30 endurance events a year, including marathons, duathlons and triathlons. More...

Council rezones parcels to residential adult community

HOWELL - The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that rezones certain blocks and lots in the West Farms Road area from either Mobile Home Park (MHP), Agricultural Rural Estate 1 (ARE- 1) or Agricultural Rural Estate 2 (ARE-2) to a Residentia More...

Cole Porter comes to town

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

Filmmakers have friend in the 'Script Specialist'

Aspiring filmmakers may want to check in with the "Script Specialist" before sending that great screenplay to Hollywood. More...

Volunteers being sought to count New Jersey's bats

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey is looking for volunteers to help protect one of the most endangered land mammal groups in the United States - bats. More...

Datebook

• Jackson's Independence Day celebration will be held on July 3 at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, Kierych Drive, Jackson. Entertainment by Dr. Cheeko (island and popular music) at 6:30 p.m. and a fireworks display at dusk. More...

Bulletin Board

Elks spaghetti dinner will benefit accident victim

The Jackson Elks Lodge 2744, 1059 E. Veterans Highway, Jackson, will host a benefit spaghetti dinner 5-9 p.m. July 11. The cost is $10 per person. More...

Pine Creek Gang hits the rails at Allaire July 19

Trains will be leaving every 45 minutes beginning at noon July 19 and 20 as The New Jersey Museum of Transportation at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, hosts The Great Train Robbery at Pine Creek. More...

Churches will host vacation Bible school

JACKSON - The DeBows United Methodist Church and the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church will offer a vacation Bible school program for the community 6:15-8 p.m. July 14-18 at DeBows Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson. More...

Opinion

Coda

With Chinese food, it's often lost in translation

My grandmother on my father's side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. More...

In the News

30 years a music fan & it's still a good time

One of the things I enjoy most in life is watching and listening to bands play live. Having limited (my family would say I have zero) musical skills myself, I can only imagine what it would be like to be up on stage entertaining others. More...

Are We There Yet?

The 'Big Spill' tests mom's cleanup mojo

It all started with an innocent pitcher of lemonade. Well, that and a darling little boy who thought he was old enough to tackle the task. More...