January 15, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Motocross has local racer flying high

Teenager prepares for 09 after stellar '08 season
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

While many high-schoolage boys play baseball, basketball, football or soccer, Chris Duymich competes in a completely different kind of sport that often takes him hundreds of miles away from home. More...

Jackson mayor to host budget forum Jan. 24

JACKSON — Mayor Michael Reina said that in an attempt to provide Jackson with a sound and efficient budget in 2009, he will host a budget forum at 10 a.m. Jan. 24. The budget forum will be held at the senior center on Don Connor Boulevard. More...

Former police officer files harassment suit

PLUMSTED — Mayor Ron Dancer said this week that a civil action complaint alleging sexual harassment has been filed in state Superior Court naming Plumsted police Lt. More...

Singer still pursuing dream

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL — With the support of her parents and numerous accolades under her belt, Stephanie Marie Hanvey, 11, of Howell, is showing that she has what it takes to make it in the music industry. More...

Former HHS principal will lead freeholders

For the first time in more than 20 years, Democrats are in control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders. On Jan. 6, Democrat Amy Mallet was sworn in to begin serving a three-year term on the county's governing body. More...

Jackson native making first strides in theater

E.J. Marotta to appear in Off-Off-Broadway play 'Sadie, Sadie'
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Undaunted by the dismal forecasts for college students entering the work force in today's economy, a young man from Jackson who majored in performance and recently graduated from Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., is continuing to reach for the More...

Letters

Hard to understand raise in difficult economy

Iam writing because I am still wondering why in the world the Jackson Board of Education agreed to renegotiate the superintendent's contract and grant him a fairly sizable pay increase while the economy tanks and people all around town are losing t More...

Being a first aid squad member has benefits

Anew year, coupled with the troubled economy, has many New Jerseyans re-examining their future and re-evaluating priorities. People today endeavor to spend their time more productively and make a difference. More...

Children are the real victims of a failing United States economy

As the economy continues to take its toll on families across the country, we have heard lots of talk about big banks and major automakers. More...

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Columns

After Obama's inauguration, Cheney will be out in the cold

Coda • GREG BEAN

The winter my wife and I packed our family and moved from my hometown in Casper, Wyo., to take a newspaper job in the relatively balmy climes of Illinois had been a tough son of a gun. More...

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Obituaries

Dorothy Dombrowski Nixon

Mrs. Nixon, 73, of Matawan, died Dec. 24, 2008, following a battle with cancer. She was a registered nurse at The Hospital Center at East Orange, and Martland Medical Center, Newark, for more than 40 years. More...

Sebastian J. Miluzzo

Mr. Miluzzo 93, of Jackson Township, died Dec. 31, 2008, at home. He was a vice president at Union Labor Life and Prescription Plan Services, retiring in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Leopolda, of Jackson; a son Bernard, of Bristol, Conn. More...

Rose Marie Pasquale Brooks

Mrs. Brooks, 64, of Monroe, formerly of Sayreville, died Dec. 30, 2008, at home. She was predeceased by her parents, Dominick Pasquale and Rose Tango Pasquale; a brother, Gerard Pasquale; and a grandson, Luke Matthew Santopietro. More...

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Special school election could be held

Board reserves date in case referendum questions are needed
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

The Howell Board of Education may ask voters to decide one or more public questions during a special election on March 10. On Jan. 7 the board voted 4-2 to reserve the March 10 date in case it is needed for referendum votes. More...

Mega-base will bring new flights

Jackson residents have concerns after recent fighter crash in San Diego
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Last August when Operation Group Commander Col. More...

NAACP marks 100 years of fighting for civil rights

On brink of Barack Obama's presidency, organization honors its history
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

For 100 years, one organization has worked toward the goal of political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. More...

Jackson board OKs new retail center

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — The Planning Board has voted to grant approval for the construction of a 16,000-square-foot retail building on West Veterans Highway near Hawkin Road. The application was filed by Gelori LLC. Board members voted 6-1 on Jan. More...

Picking the perfect prize

FRANK GALIPO Kira Glennon, 10, of Howell, claims her winnings during the Candy Bingo event that was held at the Aldrich School, Howell, on Jan. 9. The family event was sponsored by the school's PTO. More...

Foundation appoints new board members

LAKEWOOD — The Kimball Medical Center Foundation recently appointed several new members to its board of trustees, including Thomas Calabro of Jackson, Bruce Himelman of Toms River, Frances Kirschner of Lakewood, Robert C. More...

'Mysteries of the Paranormal' will be presented at library

JACKSON — No, it's not Halloween again, but there may be some ghosts lurking around the township in the very near future, especially at the library. More...

20-home plan approved

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL — The Planning Board has given the go-ahead to Brickyard LLC for the construction of Farmingdale Estates, a development of 20 singlefamily homes along Belmar Boulevard and Birdsall Road. More...

Law would give victims of stalker more options

Bill needs one more vote in state Assembly before Gov. can sign legislation
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

With a unanimous vote, the state Senate passed a bill that would make it easier for police to assist the victim of a stalker. The action came during the Senate's final voting session of 2008 on Dec. 15. More...

Bulletin Board

Alternate route certification offered

For those who have a bachelor's degree and would like to become a teacher, the Alternative Route to Teaching program offered at Ocean County College can help them to become licensed without completing a traditional teacher-training program. More...

Knights to host youth free throw contest

Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will sponsor a youth free throw championship on Jan. 17 at the St. Veronica School, Howell. All boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate. More...

Lakewood library to host blues concert

The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation will partner with the Ocean County Library to hold a special concert featuring blues musician T.J. Wheeler at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington St., at 7 p.m., Jan. 19. More...

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Opinion

Runway madness

Around Town • AMY ROSEN

Iam sitting in an airplane on a runway at Hollywood International Airport in Florida as I write this column. It is Christmas break and I'd rather be outside in the sun before returning to frigid New Jersey. More...

It could be worse: You could love school

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH

Penny Scruples is a strange child. Don't get me wrong, she is a bright and brilliant young lady with a zest for life. But what makes her odd and sets her apart is this — she loves school. More...

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Sports

Jackson pins down victory against Brick Memorial

Top: Jackson's Tyler Wilton tries to turn Memorial's Corey Manafra at 160 pounds. Jackson won the match by a score of 35-28, in a battle of two of the top teams in the Shore area. More...

Sports Shorts

Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club, Howell, is now accepting registrations for the spring 2009 recreational soccer season. More...

Howell swim teams eye winning campaigns

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Despite a large turnover from last year's 7-6 season, Howell boys swim coach Michael Ward expects his club to finish the 2008-09 season with a winning record. More...

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