After shooting his arrow, Bud Thomas (l), of New Egypt, uses binoculars to see if he hit his target as another archer lines up a shot during a practice session at the Black Knights Archery Club, Perrineville Road, Jackson. The archery club will host the Big Foot Open on July 12-13. Members of the public are welcome to attend the competition. For more, see page 45.
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BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
JACKSON - The average American waits 22 hours before seeking help after the first signs of a stroke, and by then it may be too late. "You have to know the warning signs and know what to do," Dr. Richard Zaback told guests at the June 23 meeting of the Jackson Citizens Who Care Club. More...
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
LAKEWOOD - The mother of three children has expressed her displeasure with a plan put forth by administrators in the Lakewood School District to strictly enforce a dress code for students beginning in September. Cathy Robichaud said the idea of a dress code is oppressive in many ways. More...
It's a staple of the American Dream - to own a home. Today, thanks in part to the Ocean County First-Time Homebuyers Program, Diane Forlenza's dream has come true. Forlenza was recently recognized at a press conference in Toms River, on the last day of National Homeownership Month, as the 300th homebuyer who has been assisted by this Ocean County program. More...
PLUMSTED - During the Plumsted Township Committee meeting of July 2, Mayor Ron Dancer and the rest of the committee members presented a certificate of achievement to a local resident, 9- year-old Mackenzie VanDenBogart, for advancing to the state finals for the National American Miss New Jersey Pre- Teen Pageant. More...
An article that appeared in the Tri-Town News on July 3, "Filmmakers Have Friend in the 'Script Specialist' " included an incorrect Internet Web site address. The Web site for George Taglianetti is www.thescriptspecialist.com. More...
JACKSON - The Township Council has unanimously adopted a $41.5 million municipal budget for 2008. The vote came at the council's June 24 meeting. The meeting was the final one before three new council members were scheduled to be sworn into office on July 1. Michael Kafton, Michael Reina and Bobbie Rivere were expected to join the governing body on July 1. More...
Kafton, Reina, Rivere join Jackson council
