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      October 16, 2008  RSS feed

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      Sophomore Caitlin Chelednik (l) and other cast members rehearse a scene from "Into the Woods," a Stephen Sondheim musical that will be presented at Howell High School next week. For staff writer Toynett Hall's story, see page 25. More...
      JTMUA gets go-ahead for water tank
      Facility will be built on land at Jackson Liberty High School
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      The Jackson Planning Board has approved the construction of a water tank on property at Jackson Liberty High School, North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. More...

      Supt. seeks to end issue with apology for diploma
      Board's attorney says only state commissioner can fire FRHSD leader
      BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

      The situation involving doctoral degrees received by administrators from a discredited online institution is over, according to Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education members and attorneys. Superintendent of Schools James Wasser apologized to those present at the board's Oct. More...


      Gridders lend a hand in Newark
      Jackson Liberty student-athletes help to build Habitat homes
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      When members of the Jackson Liberty High School football team put on their uniforms for the first time this season, they never thought they would use their teamwork for a different purpose. But on Oct. 2 at 5:30 a.m. More...


      Fire damages apartments
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      JACKSON — A fire that engulfed at least three apartments in Building No. 12 of the Regency Club on South New Prospect Road may have been caused by a faulty stovetop. "The original 911 call at 1:37 p.m. Oct. 13 was for a fire that had originated at a stovetop," Jackson Police Uniform Service Commander Capt. David Newman said. More...


      Questions linger over environmental issues
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      JACKSON — Environmental concerns were part of the discussion as the Planning Board continued to hear testimony on an application submitted by Gelori LLC to construct a 16,000-square-foot retail building. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Boy Scouts seek crafters and vendors
      The Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 400 of Jackson needs crafters and vendors for its 2008 craft/vendor fair. Jackson Venture Crew 400 is the only Venture Crew in New Jersey that is fully comprised of special-needs individuals. Venture Crews are Boy Scout-oriented groups consisting of boys and girls age 14 and older. The craft/vendor fair will be held from 9 a.m. More...
      • Used book sale set
      • Registration open for Howell Rec. classes
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       Letters
      • Writer got it wrong when going after official
      On Oct. 9, in this spot, you read a letter by Todd Porter titled "Writer Finds Kafton's Push for Mayor to be Offensive." Mr. Porter recently ran against me for Jackson Township Council and lost by a 2-1 margin. I am certainly used to my political opponents attacking me. More...
      • Letter demeans those who are true believers
      • Educational foundation is ready to continue working for schools
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       Editorials
      • article has image Mom's 'green,' no thanks to the kids
      Although I doubt that I'll ever have the time to hug a tree, I have been attempting to make a change or two in order to help the planet. If for nothing else, then for the sake of the children. I've cut back on processed foods and stocked up on organic matter. I exchanged my aerosols for spray pumps and began to rethink my antibacterial soap. More...
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image The old gal was a woman who was ahead of her time
      My grandmother, who was a competent and rational woman in most regards, had what we thought were some very weird notions about credit and banks. More...
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       Red State / Blue State
      • The real lowdown on 'low-information voters'
      Dear Greg: I have a new policy, Old Pal. When I write my half of this column, I listen to Rush Limbaugh on the radio. That way, my feelings aren't hurt when you're mean to me in your response. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Stephen J. McIntyre Jr.
      Mr. McIntyre Jr., 84, of Jackson and formerly of Lakewood, died Sept. 21, 2008, at Bartley Health Care in Jackson. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he was a carpenter for the GAF Corp. and E.I. DuPont, both in Linden, before his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife, Carmella McIntyre. Mr. More...
      • Christopher J. Piskin
      • Anthony L. Daurio
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       Sports
      • article has image Behind the scenes at Jax Memorial
      ERIC SUCAR staff Jackson Memorial High School goalkeeper Mike Folk dives for the ball during a penalty kick during the second half of his team's 5-2 loss to Brick Memorial High School on Oct. 8. More...
      • Lacroix carries the load in 30-24 win
      • article has image Locals catching plenty of bass and porgies on boats
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