August 28, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Rev. vows to continue aid to area's homeless

Campsite that housed Mexican nationals removed by county

Javier, a day laborer, sits in the blistering heat waiting for night to fall. When the sun sets and the sky turns black, Javier roams the streets with his amigos in search of a place to rest his head. More...

Panel will meet privately to discuss board member

JACKSON — Board of Education members may determine at a closed session to be held at the beginning of their next meeting on Sept. More...

Howell approves bonding for town improvements

HOWELL — The Township Council has adopted a capital improvements ordinance that will see $3.65 million worth of bonds issued to help finance a total of $4 million worth of capital improvements. More...

Howell youth to appear on annual MDA telethon

Nicholas Zichella, 11, lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Educator returns from cultural exchange trip

Vice principal among 10 Fellows to spend time in Japan

Marie Tirrell, vice principal at Old Bridge High School, Middlesex County, is a well-traveled woman. She has visited Spain, most of the United States, and much of Central America, but last year she found herself totally charmed by Japan. More...

Spay/neuter clinic to be held in Jackson on Sept. 8

Appointments are now being taken for a low-cost spay/neuter clinic to be held on Sept. 8 for cats and dogs that are owned by lower-income Ocean County residents. More...

Landau works to be exhibited

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will host a gala opening reception for its first major exhibit, "Jacob Landau: Humanist and Visionary. More...

Law firm employee arrested

On Aug. 12, Kimberly M. Dehl, 32, of Toms River, was arrested and charged with second-degree theft by deception. More...

Steel Mill keeps Asbury sounds of the past alive

Former E Street drummer Vini Lopez finds success playing early Springsteen

You can knock steel down, but it is not easily destroyed. In much the same way, Vini "Maddog" Lopez, the drummer for Steel Mill, is still going strong — and some might even say he's better than ever. More...

County offers assistance to seniors

In an effort to make certain that Ocean County senior citizens do not miss out on the 2008 economic stimulus, the county Office of Senior Services continues to offer assistance to individuals so they can obtain their payment. More...

Court's expert explains affordable housing rules

Planning Board continues review of Windsor Crescent

JACKSON — An expert on New Jersey's affordable housing regulations presented information about the issue to the Planning Board and members of the public during the Aug. 18 meeting of the panel. More...

Lakewood driver charged in case involving fatality

BRICK TOWNSHIP — Police are alleging that a Lakewood man was at fault in an accident that resulted in the death of a disabled woman who was trying to cross Chambers Bridge Road last month. Ronald R. More...

Letters

School board should seek FRHSD superintendent's resignation

It is in a state of utter shock that I write this letter. More...

Housing for seniors should be approved

An application is before the Howell zoning board to allow a senior citizens housing development in a commercial zone. It should be approved. We do not need any more stores on Route 9. More...

Crossing guards will be on duty to keep students safe

With the new school year starting on Sept. 3, we would like to remind parents and students that there will be school crossing guards posted near the following schools: Lucy N. More...

Columns

Wasser may have more to worry about than bad press

James Wasser (sorry, I can't bring myself to call him by the honorific Doctor), superintendent of the Freehold Regional High School District, called me recently to complain about my column of Aug. More...

Red State / Blue State

You love us, you really love us — 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...

Sports

Just for kicks

New Egypt High School's Steph Potter traps the ball during girls soccer practice on Aug. 22. JEFF GRANIT staff More...

Two road races to highlight Labor Day weekend

As the summer road-racing season winds down, the Labor Day weekend will see two large races. First up is the Saturday in the Park Women's 5K in Holmdel, followed on Monday by the Pier Village 5K in Long Branch. More...

Sports Shorts

WRSU, the Rutgers student radio station, will broadcast seven men's soccer matches from Yurcak Field this season, including three Big East contests. The Scarlet Knights' home-opening match against Delaware (Aug. More...

Photo

Ed Pillion, of Lakewood, and Dan Haase, of New Egypt, help to entertain the crowd during the Lakewood Jazz Ensemble's performance as part of the Ocean County Summer Concert Series at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, on Aug. 25. More...

Jackson pupils to start new school year Sept. 3

Jackson Liberty H.S. will have four grades for the first time

School doors in Jackson will swing open on Sept. 3 to welcome more than 9,800 students for the 2008-09 school year in Jackson. For the first time, Jackson Liberty High School will have four grades. More...

Community effort will put shine on town in October

JACKSON — Plans are under way for "Operation My Town," an annual event that will have volunteers cleaning up Jackson. Patricia Wood, who is Jackson's Clean Communities Coordinator, said the event is set for Oct. 18. More...

Mural inspired by Renoir gives library special touch

HOWELL — After years of staring at the gray walls in the Howell library, librarian Veronica Stevens finally got the opportunity to turn a blank space into a beautiful mural. More...

Document shredding to be offered

PLUMSTED — The Township Committee and the Main Street organization have arranged a free document shredding opportunity for residents on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the New Egypt Market Place, Main Street, New Egypt. More...

Food allergy walk will raise awareness

Afundraising walk is planned next month along the Long Branch oceanfront to increase public awareness about food allergies, which affect more than 12 million Americans. More...

Couple's love knows no distance or time

Husband returns to wife in U.S. after nearly a decade away

When Jennifer Liuzza and Ermin Ahmemulic met in Old Bridge back in 1997 they were not expecting a long-distance relationship, but 11 years later, including nine as a long-distance marriage, the two were reunited this summer on the anniversary of th More...

Brothers from Texas inspired to help others

Church sponsored summer visit from missionaries

Isa Torres and Raul Torres, two young missionaries from Texas, say they are taking home much more than they gave during their summer in Freehold Borough. More...

Work on U.S. Census is starting

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

Planner discusses town's 'scary' COAH obligation

REGIONAL INTEREST

Although fulfilling its state-mandated quota of affordable housing units is important to Upper Freehold Township, residents do not seem concerned about the issue. More...

Editor says leaving off name was unintentional

Candidate for mayor asks why his name was not in newsletter

HOWELL — The Howell Historical Society found itself placed under the microscope after accusations of tampering and political sabotage were made by Township Councilman Robert Walsh during a regular meeting of the Township Council on Aug. 12. More...

Administrators urged to make concessions

Marlboro rep wants benefits returned and end to use of 'Dr.' title

Katie Goon, who is Marlboro's representative on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education, last week called on several district administrators to stop using the title of doctor and to return any benefits they received after earn More...

Lessons from a dark chapter in world history

Holmdel teacher tours Holocaust sites in Europe

The atrocities of the Holocaust during World War II may be covered in history courses throughout the United States, but for one high school teacher, a trip through Europe was a real education. More...

Dogs milk the competition for all it's worth

Milk-Bone SpokesDog competition paws-es at S.B. dog park

Think it's a dog-eat-dog world? Try competing against 12,000 canines trying to be named the Milk-Bone SpokesDog for 2009. More...

Bulletin Board

Jackson Day will feature rock star tribute band

Jackson Day will be held Sept. 6 (rain date Sept. 7) at John F. Johnson Memorial Park, Jackson. The event will begin at noon with a parade from Holman School on Manhattan Street and continue into the park. More...

Historical Society will host bus trip to LBI

The Ocean County Historical Society will host a "Holiday Express" bus trip to the Museum of New Jersey Maritime History and the Long Beach Island Historical Museum on Dec. 17. More...

Datebook

• Breakfast, made to order, will be served at the American Legion Hall Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook Lane (Route 528 west across from Agway), Plumsted, on the first Sunday of every month from 7-11 a.m. More...

Opinion

Senator misses a few of state's big problems

New Jersey Senate President Richard J. Codey (D-Essex) issued a press release last week calling for action to be taken regarding the practice of school administrators who "obtain degrees from unaccredited and questionable colleges and universities. More...

Shed a tear and unload some junk at same time

It was one year ago, almost to the day, that we loaded up our eldest son and hauled his freshman-loving wares to college. As his mother, I must admit that it nearly broke my heart. More...

Obituaries

Eileen T. Quinn

Mrs. Quinn, 80, of Howell, died Aug. 10, 2008, at home. She was born in Richmondtown, Staten Island, N.Y., and had lived there before moving to Howell six years ago. Along with her late husband, Mrs. More...

George A. Sabia

Mr. Sabia, 73, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 23, 2008, at Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a machinist for PSE&G, Linden, where he worked for 35 years before his retirement. More...

Florence Petrik

Mrs. Petrik, 73, of Lakewood and formerly of Manalapan and Freehold, died Aug. 7, 2008, at home. Her husband, Cornelius A. Petrik Jr., died in 1995. Surviving are two sons, Eric A. Petrik of Califon and Kirk A. More...