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      December 31, 2008  RSS feed

      Volunteers build apartment for Lt. Brian Brennan
      Looking in from the street, one would never be able to tell that a 1,000- square-foot addition has been constructed onto the Howell home where U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan resides. But more than just a solid structure complete with a kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom, laundry center and living room, the addition is where the heart of Brennan's foundation lies. More...
      Retired educator joins Jackson's governing body

      Retired educator Howard Tilis, 66, has been chosen to fill a vacant seat on the Jackson Township Council. Tilis, whose last position before retirement was the director of testing, evaluation and grants for the New Brunswick public schools, was selected to fill the seat that opened when Michael Reina was recently selected as Jackson's interim mayor. More...

      'PhoDOGraphy' offers tips on 'shooting' man's best friend

      Frustrated dog lovers looking for that elusive "Kodak moment" of their pooch need search no further — photographer Kim Levin's latest book is a primer for pet paparazzi. "PhoDOGraphy" is a teaching book, as Levin describes it, featuring more than 100 photos she has compiled, along with definitive tips on how to capture that perfect shot. More...


      HOWELL — After six years of service to the community, Mayor Joseph DiBella bid farewell to his constituents on Dec. 16 at the last regular meeting of the Township Council for 2008. DiBella did not seek re-election in November. In January, Robert F. More...


      If you are out of work or want to change jobs, Ocean County College Career, Employment and Counseling Services sponsors a weekly job seekers support club. Meetings will begin Jan. 5 and are held 9-10 a.m. on Monday mornings in Room 104 at OCC's Center for Business Education and Training, 150 Brick Blvd., Brick. Admission to club meetings is free and open to the public. More...
      Are the residents of the Flair development and the parents of children attending the Holman School aware that a major construction project is about to begin that will negatively impact on their lives? More...
      Mrs. Quirk, 53, of Red Bank, died Nov. 25, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, following a battle with cancer. She was vice president in the corporate investment management group at the Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., New York City. She was predeceased by her parents, Edna M. and William B. Quirk. More...
      PLUMSTED — Youngsters at the New Egypt Primary School are learning about gratitude through a program called Treats for Troops. The program was organized by guidance counselor Heather Smith and involved all of the children at the school. It was designed to re-enforce a lesson that was taught by Smith. More...
      PLUMSTED — Sabrina Krowicki, a senior at New Egypt High School, has earned more than 400 medals and trophies in recognition of her equestrian abilities. In October she added the East Coast National Reserved Barrel Racing Champion in the Third Youth Division to her list of accomplishments. More...
      JACKSON — A report from the township's financial advisers has indicated that Jackson's municipal bond rating is in excellent shape. "It is always nice to bring really good news," David B. Thompson, lead founder and chief executive officer of Phoenix Advisors LLC, Bordentown, told the Township Council at a recent meeting. More...