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      September 18, 2008  RSS feed

      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...
      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. The council voted 4-0 to amend the 2008 budget to include the payment of the settlement to the construction company. Councilman Scott Martin was absent from the meeting. More...

      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...


      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. The "343 still riding" refers to the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York who were killed in the line of duty during the terrorist attack on New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Members of the fire company placed 343 American flags (right) outside the company's headquarters to honor the FDNY victims. More...


      LAKEWOOD — Knights in armor are preparing to do battle at the 27th annual charity Renaissance Faire scheduled to be held Sept. 20-21. The Renaissance Faire, which is sponsored by the Lakewood Lions Club and the Society for Creative Anachronism, will be held in Pine Park, Country Club Drive and County Line Road, Lakewood. More...


      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...


      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...


      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. The new deal will give HTEA members an average salary increase of 3.75 percent per year, according to district officials. More...


      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. Steven Laskiewicz said police responded to several incidents during the annual community get-together. More...


      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. Donations of soup, canned vegetables, cereal, tuna, pasta, sauces, peanut butter, jelly, toiletry items and paper goods are needed by the food pantry. More...
      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. Recently we were cited by the township after a complaint was placed against us by a "neighbor" of ours located behind us. More...
      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. We will be reprinting some of his past Coda columns, the first of which appears in this week's paper. More...
      (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). There was an interesting poll released last week that found 49 percent of the people in New Jersey would like to leave the state and move someplace where they can afford to live. More...
      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 opener for both teams. More...