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      February 26, 2009  RSS feed

      Facing foreclosure is a new fact of life
      Counselor offers tips to people who find themselves in tough spot
      The figures may be shocking, but the number of residents in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties who are facing the possibility of losing their home to foreclosure is hitting a higher level every day. More...
      District will not hold special vote in March
      School election will be held April 21
      BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

      There will not be a special election held in the Howell School District on March 10. Members of the Howell Board of Education voted 9-0 on Feb. 18 to cancel a special election that had been tentatively scheduled for that date. More...

      Rebels edge Jags to win District 21 crown - Watch Video
      Grapplers end team reign of Jackson Memorial
      BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

      The Howell High School wrestling team turned disappointment into triumph on Saturday. Reeling from a pair of team tournament losses (to Brick Memorial in the Shore Conference Tournament and to Hunterdon Central in the NJISAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament), coach John Gagliano reminded his wrestlers that all was not lost. More...


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      ERIC SUCAR staff Jackson Memorial High School junior Tylia Gillon takes off with the baton during the 4x400-meter relay at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on Feb. 21 in Toms River. The Lady Jags finished third in the race. More...


      A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED (Advertorial)
      Gloria Averbuch works for Sky Blue FC of Women’s Professional Soccer

      Fitness, fun, family time—youth sports can be wonderful. But like every intensive endeavor, these activities require proper care and preparation. In our enthusiasm to give our children every possible opportunity, at times they overdo it, and preparation suffers. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Forum will address Jackson revaluation
      Jackson Mayor Michael Reina will host a special weekend forum to address any concerns Jackson Township residents might have about the recently completed revaluation of properties in town. Interested residents can attend the meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 28 at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 95 West Veterans Highway. More...
      • Georgian Court to show 'The Sting'
      • Résumé-writing class offered in Lakewood
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       Letters
      • Some people may be eligible for reimbursement
      Iam reaching out to let Jackson residents know of recent legislation that increased the income eligibility limits for the Property Tax Reimbursement Program. The program limits for all applicants, whether single, married or in a civil union, have been changed to $60,000 or less for 2007, $70,000 or less for 2008, and $80,000 or less for 2009. More...
      • Gov. is wrong to give perks to illegal aliens
      • Sen. Beck's column misleads, offers no solution to COAH issues
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       Editorials
      • Gov.'s affordable housing law is destructive to New Jersey
      In response to a letter to the editor written by a resident of the 12th Legislative District, I would like to clarify my position on affordable housing and separately on Gov. Jon Corzine's new affordable housing law. No one disagrees that New Jersey needs affordable housing — state legislators agree unanimously with that premise. More...
      • Senator misses key points on affordable housing
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it
      As an admitted American car nut, I've watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the lights on. More...
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       Schools
      • article has image Porter's 'Anything Goes' arrives at high school
      JACKSON — Audiences will take a musical adventure onboard the SS American as Jackson Liberty High School students present "Anything Goes." "Anything Goes," with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, will be staged at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. March 1. More...
      • Jackson board honors students' achievements
      • NEHS senior named scholarship finalist
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       Sports
      • article has image Rebels edge Jags to win District 21 crown
      Grapplers end team reign of Jackson Memorial
      The Howell High School wrestling team turned disappointment into triumph on Saturday. Reeling from a pair of team tournament losses (to Brick Memorial in the Shore Conference Tournament and to Hunterdon Central in the NJISAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament), coach John Gagliano reminded his wrestlers that all was not lost. More...
      • Rebels will play for Dowd Cup
      • New Egypt captures first basketball title
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