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Trek takes teacher to home of moose

Hike in Michigan provides eye-opening experience
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — Some teachers will travel great distances in order to bring back experiences they can use in their classroom. Tauilei McPherson, a substitute teacher in the Jackson School District, is one of those teachers. More...

Supervisor: 'Climate of intimidation' exists

FRHSD employee speaks out during board meeting
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

An employee of the Freehold Regional High School District has spoken out about what she called a "climate of fear and intimidation in this district that is stopping people from speaking their minds." Theresa Morales has been a math teacher in the More...

Panel discusses parking of boats, motor homes

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — The issue of motor homes and boats parked on private property was a topic of discussion at the Jackson Planning Board meeting on Sept. 22. More...

Law hinges on court decision

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — Seven years have passed since Jackson officials adopted an ordinance which requires builders to replace trees that have been removed during the course of development. More...

Woman uses special gift to help solve mysteries

Gail Lionetti assists police on criminal & missing persons cases
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Gail Lionetti says she has a gift that has led her to work on high-profile police cases involving people whose names are familiar to those who follow such news events, names like Sam Manzie, JonBenet Ramsey and Natalie Holloway. More...

Upper Freehold aiming to attract more businesses

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Although several neighbors objected, the Upper Freehold Township Committee unanimously passed an ordinance expanding the Community Commercial (CC) zoning district and land uses at the corner of Route 539 and Burlington Path R More...

Projects completed

FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has dedicated two newly completed transportation projects in western Monmouth County. One of the projects is at county Route 524 (Adelphia Road) and Fairfield Road in Howell. More...

Indicted nurse agrees to give up her license

State Board of Nursing will decide if action is permanent
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

ABrick Township woman who was recently indicted for first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Jersey Shore University Medical Center patient has voluntarily surrendered her nurse's license. More...

Marching bands to perform

On Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. the Freehold Regional High School District will present each of its six marching bands. The annual Marching Band Festival will be held at Freehold Township High School, Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. More...

Letters

Eyes will be opened to lessons of creationism

Evangelicals advocate that creation science should be taught in our public schools. Maybe we secularists who endorse evolution rather than Bible-based creationism have been a little hasty in our criticism. More...

Official has fond memories of Jackson resident

With the recent death of Edith Kirkland at age 87, Jackson has lost a very good friend. Age was just a number to Edith and she kept on going as long as she was able. I remember seeing her dance at the senior center's St. More...

Legislators should be pressing for tougher motor vehicle laws

It appears the mentality of our elected officials in Washington has "trickled down" to our state elected officials. More...

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Columns

The scary sump pump and other tales of dread

Coda • GREG BEAN

(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 May 9, 2007). More...

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Sports

Warriors' coach hopes winning streak continues

Howell, Jackson Memorial both 1-1 on the season
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

Twice before in school history, the New Egypt football team has started its seasonwith a 3-0 mark. In 2004 and 2005, the Warriors got out of the gates quickly, winning the first three games convincingly before eventually losing. More...

Jackson Memorial Jaguars boys soccer still in the game

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON — Jackson Memorial High School boys soccer coach Steve Bado isn't quite ready to press the panic button. True, the Jaguars are off to a rough 3-5 start, but Bado feels it's only a matter of time before Jackson straightens itself out. More...

Boys A North soccer is Shore Conference's best

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Todd Briggs summed up A North boys soccer this way: "It's like a 14-game round robin," he said. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Host Ben Bendor (l) asks first-grader Agustin Xochiali for his participation during an "Arithmetickles" show held at the Southard School, Howell, on Sept. 23. More...

Kafton, Reina split on how to select an interim mayor

One official asks for résumés; the other says that request is not supported by law
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

There is a difference of opinion among two Jackson Township Council members as to how an interim mayor should be selected when Jackson Mayor Mark Seda leaves office. Seda has said he will leave the mayor's position on Oct. More...

Court of Honor pays tribute to graduates

LAKEWOOD — As part of the university's centennial celebration, Georgian Court University has instituted the annual Court of Honor to recognize the accomplishments of the university's most notable alumni. More...

Fun at the library

MATT DENTON Saloya Henderson, 5, gets set to place her puzzle piece on a character before spinning the prize wheel at the Fabulous Fall Fiesta held Sept. 12 at the Lakewood library. More...

Residents continue to question board

Lingering resentment from public centers on bills and other expenses
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

In an attempt to move on from what some people have dubbed a diploma mill controversy and to continue with the business of educating students, the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education moved to amend a number of policies at its More...

OceanFirst Foundation awards grants to schools

Thousands of students across Ocean and Monmouth counties will see upgrades to their school library and media center. More...

Grant will help town to develop new park

PLUMSTED — The Federal Highway Administration has approved the Plumsted Township Committee's grant application under the Federal Recreational Trails Program for an award of $25,000. More...

Fall forestry festival scheduled

JACKSON — Visitors to the 14th annual Fall Forestry Festival will experience 30 nature themed exhibits, trek along 10 guided hikes and enjoy the beauty of the autumn forest. More...

Advisory panel to go in search of ratables

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — An ordinance approving the formation of the Jackson Economic Development Advisory Committee has been adopted by the Township Council in a 5-0 vote. The ordinance was adopted on Sept. 23. More...

New CEO: 'a Red Crosser by heart'

Tara Kelly takes over as head of Jersey Coast Chapter
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

Despite feeling the pinch of a struggling economy, the new chief executive officer of the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is focused on continuing and expanding the work of the Red Cross, both locally and abroad. More...

Annual ride will aid disabled veteran

Denim, leather and a lot of shiny chrome will line the parking lot of the Loews Metroplex Theater on Trotters Way, Freehold Township, on the morning of Oct. More...

Bulletin Board

Class will teach Microsoft Word

The Lakewood Community School Program is accepting registrations for a fourweek course in Microsoft Word as part of the fall adult enrichment program. The class will be held at Lakewood High School on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. commencing Oct. 8. More...

GED orientation and practice test offered

The Lakewood Community School is accepting registrations for the GED Orientation and Practice Test to be held at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., Oct. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The fee is $15. More...

Works of Frank McGinley on display

LAKEWOOD — The Strand Theater's annual Fall Members-Only Show featuring chapter President Frank McGinley, acclaimed artist nationally and internationally, will run from Oct. 3 to Nov. 10. More...

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Opinion

Quarterback Mom injured in end-zone celebration

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH

Being a mother of four boys, I've become accustomed to rough housing, full-contact sports and activities that come with warning signs and words of caution. Worse yet, I'm prone to get involved. Take, for instance, the Great Spinal Twist of 2004. More...

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Obituaries

Barbara Ann Lynott

Mrs. Lynott, 70, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Sept. 24, 2008. She was a travel agent and owned and operated Avenue U Travel, Brooklyn, N.Y. More...

R. Geneva "Pat" Spishock

Mrs. Spishock, 86, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 25, 2008, at home. Prior to retiring, she was a substitute teacher for the East Brunswick public schools. Her husband, Michael, and a daughter, U.S. Navy Capt. Patricia M. Spishock, predeceased her. More...

Charles C. "John" Pudder

Mr. Pudder, 76, of Howell and formerly of Monroe, died Sept. 25, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of United Auto Workers, Local No. More...

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