July 31, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Dog trainer in Howell donates pups for police

Three German shepherd puppies are headed for a career in law enforcement with the efforts of a Howell dog trainer and Howell PBA Local 228. More...

Town accepts donation of tract from developer

HOWELL — The last chapter in a local cause celebre was written recently when a developer donated a 58-acre piece of property to Howell. More...

Board member pays fines connected to street sign

JACKSON — Scott Sargent, who was elected to the township Board of Education in April, has paid municipal court fines totaling more than $500 in connection with his campaign for a seat on the board. More...

West Nile returns to county

An Ocean County dead crow submitted to the state lab for testing on July 17 has been confirmed positive for the presence of West Nile virus (WNV), according to an Ocean County Health Department spokesman. More...

Work on 2010 census starting

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who led the 2000 U.S. More...

Council delays decision on plan for Elon parcel

Howell officials try to settle lawsuit that has lingered for years

HOWELL — An ordinance providing for a zoning use change for a Yellowbrook Road parcel that was scheduled for a vote of adoption on July 15 was pulled from the Township Council's agenda and rescheduled for consideration on Aug. 12. More...

Produce to be sold on highways

Legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Burlington) that will permit authorized vendors to sell agricultural products under the Jersey Fresh banner at service areas along several major highways in New Je More...

'Local heroes' have their moment in the spotlight

Book by Swedish authors pays tribute to Sound of Asbury Park

Abook written by two Swedish authors about the Jersey Shore music scene captures the fabric of the Asbury Park area in the 1960s and pays homage to the musicians who rode that wave. More...

Date to close building dept. moved to Sept. 1

JACKSON — The Jackson Building Department will not be closing on Aug. 1. In response to a request from the Township Council to extend the deadline for closing the department, the mayor has moved the closing date to Sept. 1. More...

Concerts planned for Jackson park

JACKSON — The Infernos will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at John F. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Park, Kierych Drive. The Concert Under the Stars series is organized by the Jackson Department of Recreation and Senior Services. More...

Power swing in pro park

Tom Carney, 11, of Lakewood, takes a swing during the Lakewood summer recreation program's home run derby, which gave youngsters a chance to experience what it is like to play ball on a professional field. More...

Senior safety program scheduled for Aug. 6

With an eye toward educating and raising awareness for seniors, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office with Community Medical Center is teaming up with the Ocean County Board of Freeholders to host a Senior Safety Symposium. More...

Letters

Resident says project will harm local parish

My wife and I are very concerned about the impact the proposed Chelsea Commons project will have on our neighborhood and the school and church community of St. Veronica. More...

Jackson officials should go after firm that owes town $3 million

In a recent newspaper article ("Council's Tie Vote Stops Bill From Being Approved," Tri-Town News, July 17, 2008) it was reported that a company owes the taxpayers of Jackson an outrageous amount of money ($3.4 million) in past due fines. More...

CWA union leader failed to serve anyone but herself

I am well reminded of the old saying that a fish stinks from the head down as I continue to read about Carla Katz. More...

Red State / Blue State

One thing's for sure: these liberals are easily offended

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...

Obituaries

Rayshaun Tyrone Morgan

Rayshaun Tyrone Morgan, 28, son of Angel Marie Morgan and Eric Green was born on Nov. 12, 1979 in Lakewood, N.J. and departed this world on Thursday, July 17, 2008. More...

Summer session

Howell's Angela Stenborg (red jersey) and Monmouth Regional's Secora Hopkins stretch out for a rebound during a Freehold Township Parks and Recreation summer league basketball game July 15. More...

Council left with more questions about cameras

Surveillance system with $540K price tag irks Jackson officials

An investigation into Jackson's purchase and installation of closed-circuit surveillance cameras appears to have uncovered flaws in the purchasing system. More...

National Night Out set for Aug. 5 at Jackson ShopRite plaza

JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department will host National Night Out, an evening of fun that promotes safety in the community. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Jackson ShopRite plaza, North County Line and Cook roads. More...

State awards Plumsted $60K grant

PLUMSTED — Mayor Ron Dancer has announced that Plumsted is one of only 35 municipalities in New Jersey to be awarded grant funding by the state Department of Community Affairs Smart Future Grant Program for 2008. More...

Air cavalry in Vietnam to be focus of discussion

Manalapan couple who were pilot and reporter will speak in Holmdel

On Aug. 9 at 1 p.m., the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a video and oralhistory discussion, "Centaurs in Vietnam: Air Cavalry at War," delivered by husband and wife Carl and Ruth Ann Burns of Manalapan. More...

Jackson seeks state action on developer rec payments

JACKSON — A resolution which urges the state Legislature to amend the Municipal Land Use Law and require developers to provide some type of recreation facility or to pay impact fees when building a project has been approved by a Township Coun More...

Technology pupils excel

HOWELL — Recently, 32 middle school students from the Howell School District's Technology Student Association (TSA) represented Howell when they participated in the 30th annual National TSA Conference in Orlando, Fla., from June 28 through Ju More...

'Fantasticks' debuts Aug. 1 with Howell woman in lead

Miss New Jersey 2007, Amy Polumbo, of Howell, will star as Louisa in the Premier Theatre Company's upcoming limited engagement of the longest running musical of all time, "The Fantasticks. More...

Teen deemed not responsible for causing fatal '07 accident

On July 18, state Superior Court Judge Anthony J. More...

Calogero tapped to chair Jackson zoning board

JACKSON — There is a new chairman heading up the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. Barry Calogero was elected the board's chairman during the annual reorganization meeting. More...

Georgian Court University is going greener

LAKEWOOD — Georgian Court University has announced that it is the first higher education institution in New Jersey to purchase all of its electricity from renewable resources. More...

A visit from D.W.

Youngsters at the Jackson library welcomed a special visitor on July 17 when Kim Brown, who is the sister of Marc Brown, the author of the "Arthur" books, came for a visit. More...

New medical alert cards are being made available

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno and state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) are unveiling a new medical alert program which issues cards that can be lifesaving items during medical emergencies. More...

More than a handful of beautiful babies

Manalapan couple blessed with birth of quadruplets

MANALAPAN - Tracy Gorelczenko, 34, and her husband, Andrew, 38, have always had a lot to be thankful for. Friends first before they became lovers, the two share high-powered jobs and the love and support of an extended family. More...

Suspect sought in Lakewood shooting

LAKEWOOD — On July 27 at about 10:48 a.m., Lakewood police received a call from officials at Kimball Medical Center who said they were treating a female with a single gunshot wound to the head. More...

Bulletin Board

Magician wows Surrey Downs social club

Members of the Surrey Downs social club in Howell were treated to a bagel brunch with a magical theme on June 28. The morning event was capped off when Mark H. More...

Entries being sought for photo contest

The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a photo contest for those who can capture subjects that promote the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. More...

Jackson Elks picnic and poker run to benefit kids

Jackson Elks Lodge No. 2744, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, will host its third annual fundraising benefit picnic and poker run on Aug. 23 (rain or shine). Signup for the event will begin at 10 a.m. More...

Opinion

A $50 donation can buy a lot of pet kibble

There are a lot of responsibilities that come with having a pet, but one of the most difficult is fulfilling the part of the implied contract that says you will make difficult decisions for the animal that the animal can't make for itself. More...

This sure isn't a 'Brady Bunch' kind of moment

Ah July, the heart of the summer. More...

Sports

Holding on for dear life

Howell's Amanda Cundari brings down a rebound during a girls summer basketball league game against Monmouth Regional earlier this month. More...

Warriors boys hoops team has successful run at Rider

Playing without its seasoned big man, 6-foot-8 center Kevin Janowski, New Egypt High School boys basketball coach Jay Corby wasn't sure what to expect from his team when it competed at the Rider University team camp recently. More...

Shopton Lakes a runaway winner in Skip Away Stakes

Racing community gears up for Sunday's Haskell Invitational

Maggi Moss's Shopton Lane took charge out of the gate and never looked back, scoring by two and a half lengths in the $70,000 Skip Away Stakes at Monmouth Park Saturday. More...