September 18, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Westlake pays tribute to victims of Sept. 11

JACKSON — Residents of the Westlake adult community have gone above and beyond in their efforts to recall the memories of those lost in the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001. More...

Days of knights will return at annual faire

LAKEWOOD — Knights in armor are preparing to do battle at the 27th annual charity Renaissance Faire scheduled to be held Sept. 20-21. More...

Critics in Howell fire shots at outdoor gathering code

HOWELL — During a workshop meeting on Sept. 9, members of the Township Council revisited a proposed ordinance that would impose licensing requirements for places of public amusements, outdoor gatherings and clubs. More...

New deal for Howell teachers gains approval

HOWELL - The Board of Education has approved a memorandum with the Howell Township Education Association (HTEA) on a new three-year contract that covers teachers in Howell's K-8 schools. More...

In the Service

Army Pvt. Akeem D. Hood, the nephew of Sandra Germe of Jackson, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. More...

Residents remember friend with annual blood drive

JACKSON — It has been five years since the Westlake adult community held its first blood drive to aid community member and volunteer Chuck Boudreau in his fight against a disease that eventually claimed his life. More...

Board wants tussle over titles to come to an end

Some residents still irked over incident involving degrees

It took about six weeks, $23,000 in legal fees, and a direct order from Jane Oates, the executive director of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, for Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser to public More...

Howell grants approval for water service from Brick

HOWELL — About 1,950 water customers in the Ramtown section of Howell are expected to a see a 30 percent reduction in the cost of water. More...

Resident wants affordable housing spread around

Jackson Planning Board moves closer to a vote on Windsor Crescent

JACKSON — Residents finally had their opportunity to comment on Jackson's plan to build an affordable housing development on Solar Avenue. Solar Avenue meets with Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. More...

Health, wellness database online

The Ocean County Library has recently added a database specifically designed for the unique health concerns of teenagers to its roster of free products that are available online. More...

Discover Pine Barrens on the 'Tour de Pines'

October is Pinelands Month, commemorating the signing of the Pinelands Protection Act and creation of the Pineland National Reserve in New Jersey's Pine Barrens. More...

Community service will be focus for university

LAKEWOOD — To celebrate 100 years as a Mercy institution of higher education, Georgian Court University is sponsoring the Mercy Marathon, a 100-hour community service marathon. More...

Hotel developer wants ramp to Route 9 closed

HOWELL — On July 24, Mayor Joseph DiBella received correspondence from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Bureau of Major Access regarding a proposed hotel development project at Route 9 North and Northwoods Lane. More...

Flinging a ring

FRANK GALIPO Emily Patterson, 8, of Point Pleasant, tries for a prize as she plays the ring toss game during the fourth annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival that was held Sept. 7 at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Howell. More...

In service to others

Church members return from mission trip to Malawi

Bob Rhoad had a truly amazing experience. That's how the Upper Freehold Township resident described the mission trip he and other Allentown Presbyterian Church members took in the first two weeks of August to Malawi, Africa. More...

Letters

Local club remains committed to Jackson

L ately it seems our club has come under attacks that are both unfounded and hurtful to the membership, especially since our core belief is helping those in need. More...

It's time for Jackson school board to move on to important matters

I have been reading about the Jackson Board of Education in the newspapers recently and I do not like what I am seeing. More...

Opinion

Notice about Red State/Blue State and Coda

Greater Media Newspapers Executive Editor Greg Bean will be taking a temporary leave from writing both his Coda column and Red State Blue State because of the death of his son Coleman. More...

A sister's love, and a bucket of toads

Motherhood. It's certainly not for the faint of heart. Over the years, I've watched our boys cover themselves in mud for no apparent reason. More...

Photo

Walter Miller demonstrates a snapping kick during a self-defense class for women that he taught at the Jackson library on Sept. 13. For another picture from the self-defense class, see page 28. More...

Town to settle with construction firm

Issue centered on building for Jackson DPW

P ay the bill now. That's what members of the Jackson Township Council voted to do on Sept. 9 in a legal matter that involves the municipality and Gavan General Contracting, Lakewood. More...

Honoring those who gave all

The Jackson Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, North New Prospect and Larsen roads, Jackson, posted a poignant message (above) outside its headquarters on Sept. 11. More...

Remembering a hero

Family and friends mourn the loss of Coleman Bean, 25

Coleman Bean was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was a son, a brother, a soldier, and to seemingly everyone who knew him, a good friend. He was someone they could count on to be there, in times of need and in happy times. More...

Fighting youths keep cops busy during Jackson Day

JACKSON — Police have reported that Jackson Day, held Sept. 7 at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, was marred with several incidents of juvenile violence. In a press release dated Sept. 12, Jackson police Sgt. More...

Mayor says farmers object to new fee on buildings

Plumsted Mayor and state Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington and Mercer) said business and farm owners in New Jersey who construct new buildings or additions are being hit with a new tax that took effect July 17. More...

African American festival comes to Holmdel Sept. 20

The vision of Clinton Crocker of Red Bank will once again come to fruition at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Garden State Parkway Exit 116, Holmdel, when the African American Arts and Heritage Festival returns for its 21st year. More...

Ready for anything

CHRIS KELLY staff Rosemarie Nagy, of Jackson, practices a straight punch during a self-defense class for women that was taught by Walter Miller at the Jackson library on Sept. 13. More...

Security upgrades coming to airpark

Using a $150,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation, Ocean County will install security upgrades at the Ocean County Airpark, Berkeley Township. More...

Decoy & gunning show returning to Tuckerton

Each fall, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders hosts Ocean County's Decoy and Gunning Show to highlight working decoy and southern New Jersey water fowling heritage. More...

September: A perfectly edited garden vision

What expectations do you have of your garden? More...

Safety Fair to offer lifesaving training to county families

Fair to be held Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ocean Township High School

This story contains a video Children throughout the county are faced with dangers in their communities every day, Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno said. More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman Chad W. Wray has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Helen Wray, Jackson. More...

Winery plans grand opening

PLUMSTED — The two-day grand opening of Plumsted's first winery and grape vineyard, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, is scheduled for Sept. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. and Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. More...

Couple face allegations of growing marijuana

JACKSON — It wasn't a rose garden that two Jackson residents were growing in their bedroom closet. More...

Town to hold the line on pedophile-free zone

UPPER FREEHOLD — When it comes to where convicted pedophiles can live, the Upper Freehold Township Committee has decided to draw the line. More...

First responders to receive special training in autism

Members of the New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC) were present in Trenton last week as Gov. More...

Strand Theater to present teen talent show Sept. 19

The Strand Theater's "Teen Theater Geeks" program, directed and produced by Chloe Gesslein, will be presenting its first Teen Talent Show on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The theater is at 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood. All are welcome to attend. More...

Bulletin Board

Donations sought at food pantry open house

The Jackson Women of Today will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Jackson Food Pantry in the DPW building, 10 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. More...

Family Fun Day scheduled for Oct. 4

JACKSON — Bartley Healthcare will host its eighth annual Family Fun Day for families in the community. This free event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. More...

Salvation Army to host food extravaganza

The Salvation Army, Ocean County Citadel, will hold it annual International Food Extravaganza dinner 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the American Legion Hall, 2025 Church Road, Toms River. More...

Columns

Will the last person in N.J. turn out the lights?

(Editor's Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed Oct. 25, 2007). More...

Sports

New Egypt rolls to 24-7 week one football win

Acouple of long touchdown runs in the second quarter combined with an outstanding effort by its defense resulted in the New Egypt High School football team posting a resounding 24-6 victory over Burlington City last Friday night in the season opene More...

New Egypt field hockey shuts out Group I contender

New Egypt High School field hockey coach Patti Nicholson had Monday afternoon's meeting with Holy Cross marked on her calendar. More...

Rebels boys set to resume soccer battles in 2008

Howell and Manalapan have been the dominant forces in the Shore Conference in recent seasons as well as the state. Their regular season and postseason meetings have produced riveting action and brilliant play. More...