Jackson United Methodist Church invites the community to attend its annual youth/family event, "Illuminating Immersion III," from 4-9 p.m. June 20 at the church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. Free admission will include food, games, worship and contemporary Christian music. More...

Regarding the recent lawsuit decision by the Appellate Division of New Jersey Superior Court regarding a defamation suit in favor of your newspapers, I offer my congratulations. More...

I read the most curious story in the newspaper recently, and it still has me scratching my head. The national motion picture industry, which does 40 percent of its business between May and August when the summer blockbusters reach the theater, is having an unexpected boom this year, in spite of the recession. More...

HOWELL — After a two-week delay, the Board of Education unanimously approved the Township Council's $1 million budget cut recommendations at its June 3 meeting. Initially, the board stalled the application of the recommended budget cuts due to the council's decision to amend the school tax levy resolution three hours before a May 19 deadline. More...

Howell High School junior Maggie Gilbertson was happy with her performance at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Meet of Champions. Gilbertson finished second in the girls high jump, clearing 5-6 at the season-ending meet held June 4 at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. More...

Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 26 with special member and public playing opportunities and special pricing rolling back to 1999. Fees will start at $59 for 9 holes and $99 for 18 holes. More...