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Construction under way at Sunnyside development

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St. Veronica parish celebrates 50 years of faith and fellowship

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CODA

SkyScreamer gives riders thrilling view of park

Food pantry benefits from young athletes

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Jaguars pound EB Bears in state lacrosse action

Horsemen take reins at Monmouth Park

Southard pupils will move to Aldrich

Howell school board votes 8-1 to approve changes

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Afinal redistricting plan that was proposed by the Howell Board of Education's Facilities Committee has been approved by the school board with an 8-1 vote. More...

Grant applications and 2009 budget approved

PLUMSTED — The Township Committee has authorized the submission of three grant applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation requesting $150,000 in state aid for paving and drainage improvements of two streets and the constructi More...

Civil War encampment visits county courthouse

As part of its celebration of the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's birth, the Ocean County Library is hosting a Civil War encampment that will be held on the Ocean County Courthouse lawn, Washington Street, Toms River, June 13. More...

Coalition challenges Oyster Creek relicensing in court

Groups not giving up fight to shut down nuclear plant

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Acoalition of citizens groups has filed suit in federal court, seeking to overturn the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) recent relicensing of the 40-year-old Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township. More...

This is one run that will go to the dogs

Howell police officers trying to raise money for a new K-9 pup

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

HOWELL — As two Howell police pups hand in their badges to retire from active duty, the Howell community is preparing for an athletic fundraiser to replace the crime-fighting dogs. More...

Letters

Horse farm name in lawsuit prompts confusion

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...

Tribute by emergency services personnel was overwhelming

The Fostek family would like to extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the Freehold Fire Department, the Jackson Mills Fire Department, Jackson Fire Department No. More...

Make nation's streets safe for all the people who are using them

Our nation's transportation infrastructure is in dire need of an overhaul. Between 1993 and 2003, nearly 52,000 pedestrians and more than 7,400 bicyclists were killed in road accidents. More...

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Schools

Board puts final stamp on budget

Howell K-8 tax rate to rise 2 cents instead of 3 cents per $100 of valuation

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

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. More...

Scientist tells students there's more to explore

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — It is not too often that a local high school gets picked as a stop on a national speaking tour, but Jackson Liberty High School recently received that honor when it was selected to host a presentation by David Guggenheim, the presid More...

Pupils create musical instruments

JACKSON — Pupils at the St. Aloysius School are learning how to play musical instruments they have created. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

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...

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Members of the Jackson Memorial High School baseball team are all smiles after defeating Christian Brothers Academy, 2-0, on June 3 to win the 2009 Shore Conference Tournament championship. The game was played at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. More...

Victim in Jackson incident released

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

The victim of a possible stabbing in Jackson has been released from Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. More...

FPAC showcase a hit at Howell H.S.

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Afitting rendition of "The Body Electric" from the movie musical "Fame" capped off an evening of song, dance and other artistic endeavors at Howell High School's 25th anniversary FPAC Showcase. More...

OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AND ONTO THE PLAYGROUND - Advertorial

By Gloria Averbuch

Just as learning is not confined to a classroom, neither are sports and fitness confined to organized teams and programs. You can do a lot to promote children's fitness, and at a formative time when they can develop a habit to last a lifetime. More...

Teacher facing jail term

Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced on June 2 that a teacher who resides in Howell and most recently taught in Old Bridge pleaded guilty before state Superior Court Judge Frederick P. More...

Monmouth population climbs past 660,000

The Monmouth County Planning Board has approved the county's 2009 population estimates that sets the official total population estimate for the county at 662,987 people. More...

Bulletin Board

Jackson church slates June 20 family event

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. More...

Drum corps event at Jackson Liberty H.S.

The Jackson Liberty High School Band Parents and Students Association have announced that Jackson Liberty High School has been selected to host the 2009 "Music in Motion" Drum Corps International competition on July 6. More...

St. Veronica School will offer summer camp

St. Veronica School Summer Camp for children in prekindergarten through eighth grade is currently accepting registration. Camp will be held from June 29 through Aug. 7 at the church and school, Route 9, Howell. More...

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