July 24, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

All systems are 'go' as home goes green

Homeowners add Acadia system and solar panels

Phyllis and Seymour Garr have decided to lead a green lifestyle and in the process are saving a lot of another type of green. More...

Soccer tourney to benefit vest fund

JACKSON - A soccer tournament will be held on Aug. 9 to raise funds for the Jackson Policemen's Benevolent Association vest account. Jackson Police Officer John Pejoski, a member of PBA Local No. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Ronald Chudkowski, 9, of Toms River, uses his creativity with Lego to build a unique vehicle during the 14th annual Funtasia Festival for Kids, held at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, on July 18. More...

Group helps to build a better community

World Changers volunteers work on Freehold properties

Working in the heat of the July sun for a week, painting houses, repairing roofs and removing aging porches may not seem like the ideal summer vacation, but a group of young people from all over the country seem to believe it is, and they even paid More...

CentraState hits fundraising goal

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Nearly 700 individuals, organizations and companies have donated more than $10.8 million to the CentraState Healthcare Foundation, which recently announced the completion of a 30-month capital campaign. More...

Howell council adopts $43.8M budget for 2008

HOWELL - A municipal budget for 2008 that totals $43.8 million was recently adopted by the Township Council. The total budget is down $1 million from Howell's 2007 spending plan, which amounted to $44.8 million. More...

Teacher to assist researchers

JACKSON - Tauilei McPherson, a substitute teacher for the Jackson School District, will join an Earthwatch Institute research team for a nine-day expedition that will focus on moose and wolves, through the isolated northern forest of Mott Island o More...

Soccer marathon will honor youth's memory

Freehold Twp. park will be site of special event on Aug. 23

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Just as loss can echo throughout a community, so, too, can hope. OnAug. More...

Affordable housing law stops transfer of homes

Gov. Jon S. Corzine has signed legislation that will reform affordable housing laws in New Jersey and, proponents claim, increase housing opportunities for low-income and middle-income families throughout the state. More...

Georgian Court scientists receive research grant

LAKEWOOD - Georgian Court University has been awarded a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant program to conduct scientific research on and around the dunes of New Jersey, to study the effects of a non-nat More...

Letters

Organ donors should be first to benefit

Regarding your June 26 article "Pre- and Post- Transplant Patients Offered Support," Stanley Epstein was very lucky to get a heart transplant. Over half of the 99,000 Americans on the national waiting list will die before they get a transplant. More...

Horse racing industry must ban whips now

Jockey Jeremy Rose was recently suspended from racing for six months after whipping a horse so severely that her eye hemorrhaged. More...

Illegals are responsibility of their governments

Illegals are exactly that, lawbreakers. What is all of the nitpicking about? If they want to live and work here, they have to abide by our laws. They have to be documented and proceed with the process of becoming legal. More...

Red State / Blue State

A call for fair play in this political back and forth

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...

Sports

Looking for daylight

Jackson Memorial High School's Mark Bergery returns the opening kickoff at the 2008 Shore Football Coaches Foundation Shore Gridiron Classic at Brick Township High School on July 18. More...

Fluke fishing remains the only game in town

With Raritan Bay temps reaching 70 degrees, the fishing has turned on and the fish are hitting everything from squid-killie combos to peanut bunkers. More...

Personal seat licenses further alienating the average fan

Some of my fondest childhood memories involve going to live sporting events with my father. I think that holds true for a lot of people, especially in the tri-state area, where there are so many professional franchises in a variety of sports. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Erik Gorsak, 8, swings at a pitch during the Lakewood summer recreation program's home run derby held at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, July 18. More...

Student achievements take center stage

Director of guidance is proud of seniors' college acceptances

The academic achievements of the Jackson Memorial High School class of 2008 were front and center at the July 15 meeting of the Jackson Board of Education. More...

Equipment failure forces residents to boil water

JACKSON - Although municipal officials and the owner of a mobile home park were hopeful late last week that regular water service would be restored for residents in short order, that did not appear to be the case on July 21. More...

Accident numbers help tell story of intersection

LAKEWOOD - The Lakewood Police Department has provided accident statistics for the intersection of County Line Road and Route 9. More...

Eye on the ball

CHRIS KELLY staff Daquan Sherrod, 11, takes a swing at a pitch during the Lakewood summer recreation program's home run derby held at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, on July 18. More...

County offers assistance with drug plan paperwork

Seniors or their caregivers who may need help in navigating changes to the Pharmaceutical Assistance for Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and Senior Gold programs can find it at the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. More...

State awards $543,780 for town improvements

PLUMSTED - Mayor Ron Dancer has announced that Plumsted is one of only two municipalities in New Jersey to be awarded funding by the state Department of Community Affairs Downtown Business Improvement Zone (D-BIZ) fund grant program for 2008. More...

Leadership, confidence are lessons in program

Lead America proves to be a rewarding exercise for preteen

There was blood on the bed sheets and muddy footprints by the doorway. Clearly, the kidnapper didn't care about getting caught; his or her fingerprints were on the light switch and a crib handrail. More...

Israeli guests enjoying N.J. summer of peace

Rocket attacks are a daily fact of life back home in Sderot

The warm summer sun shining as children take part in outdoor activities is something that some people may take for granted. More...

Farmers market debuts in Jackson

JACKSON - There is something new on County Line Road. It's a farmers market with plenty of peaches, blueberries, watermelon, corn, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, beans and local honey products for sale. More...

Finding fine art at the Laundromat

Exhibit of photos taken 'Through the Porthole' opens in Monmouth Beach

When Dee Ann McCarthy turns on her washing machine, it is not to wash clothes. It is to conceptualize her ideas about the beauty found in everyday things. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

• A "God's Big Backyard" celebration will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. July 24 at the Church of the Master, 110 Salem Hill Road, Howell. A barbecue and show will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 25. More...

Infernos to perform at Concert Under the Stars

The Infernos will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at John F. Johnson Memorial Park, Kierych Drive, Jackson. The Infernos perform all genres of music, including big band, oldies, '50s and '60s, Motown and today's top hits. More...

Monmouth Park Charity Ball slated for Aug. 9

The annual Monmouth Park Charity Ball will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Deal Golf and Country Club. Honorees will be Richard W. Hogan, Kenneth Rocky and Chris Ruisi for outstanding commitment to the community. More...

Opinion

In some marriages, there's nothing like a close shave

Today, as part of my occasional series of columns on marital relationships, I'd like to discuss an issue of some interest to both sexes. Specifically, I'd like to talk about shaving. More...

At home, where the buffalo still roam

The other day as I stood in the midst of the filth that we call home, a child appeared before me. He was wearing a faux buffalo hat. Don't ask me why he was wearing the faux buffalo hat. More...

As time goes by…

As I sit here relaxing at the beautiful Jersey shore watching my youngest son and his friend challenge the waves, I look around and can't help but reflect upon things. No matter how calm I might be, my mind is always working. More...