June 18, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Mayor seeks cut in open space tax

Council president says no; says now is the right time to keep buying land

Jackson Mayor Michael Reina would like to see an adjustment made in the amount of money that taxpayers will pay into Jackson's open space fund, but it is not certain that any change will be made. More...

Food vouchers made available

PLUMSTED — The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, offering $30 in vouchers, is now available in Plumsted for income-eligible Ocean County residents 60 years old or older at participating farmers markets. More...

Pupils get lesson on Jackson development

Professionals explain process that applicants must follow in township

It doesn't have to be Arbor Day for students to learn about trees, the effects of construction on a community, and why municipal departments and personnel work to protect Jackson's environment. More...

In the Service

Army National Guard Pvt. Kierra T. Reid, daughter of Donna Reid of Lakewood, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

Plan seeks to balance town's development

JACKSON — Work continues on the updating of Jackson's master plan. A master plan is the document that directs growth and land use in a municipality. More...

Navy engineer honored

LAKEHURST — At a recent Pentagon ceremony, one of NAVAIR's top engineers/ scientists was recognized for his accomplishments. According to the Internet website navair.navy.mil, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is a U.S. More...

State fair to open at Meadowlands

State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds will return to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford this summer with 18 days of action packed fun for the entire family. More...

Dottie's House golf event raises more than $70,000

May 18 marked a special day for Dottie's House with the celebration of its10th annual Golf Classic at Eagle Ridge Golf Club's newly expanded 27-hole championship course in Lakewood. More...

Letters

Anti-MOM rail line unacceptable to freeholder

By now, everyone should know all the reasons for building the MOM rail line, but here is the explanation again: Taken together, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties are home to more than one in five New Jersey residents. More...

Candidates for governor must define lieutenant governor role

For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. More...

Tri-Town News cartoon calculation was way off the mark

There is a problem with the May 29 John Carey cartoon showing children counting the seconds until school is out. Although the cartoon depends on math to have any meaning, the math is incorrect. More...

Columns

Hide the children; he's got a new power saw

Now that the weather is nicer, I've been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. More...

Obituaries

Rosemary Geschke

Mrs. Geschke, 81, a resident of Neptune City for 55 years, died May 29, 2009, at home. She worked in the Nutrition Deptartment at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Prior to that, she was a telephone operator for N.J. More...

Doris L. Howard

Mrs. Howard, 82, of Howell, died June 7, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center at Brick. She was a secretary for the Fireman's Fund, New York City. She was also past treasurer of the Howell Historical Society and a member of the Howell Community Church. More...

Helen S. Lenorth

Mrs. Lenorth, 92, of Highlands, died June 6, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was instrumental in establishing Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church Grammar School, Highlands. More...

Sports

Amateur drivers also enjoy the thrill of victory

There are not many sports where amateurs can compete against the pros and win. One exception is harness racing. More...

Jaguars will savor memorable season

Having two future NCAA Division I players pitching the ball is enough to power any high school baseball team to a great season. More...

Action is heating up

It is game time in the Garden State — the time of year when we can expect anything from a record bass to an 8-foot thresher shark in the Raritan Bay. Schools of bunker, herring, spearing and smaller baitfish are attracting just that. More...

Photo

As U.S. Army 1st Lt. More...

Possible rezoning considered

One of two recent rezoning requests from a developer was given the green light by Howell Township Council members to move forward with planner Robert Melvin for a zoning suitability evaluation of its application. More...

Hockey connection makes math fun

Representatives of Rangers pay a visit

Although the NHL's New York Rangers did not win professional hockey's Stanley Cup this year, they did win the hearts of many fifth-graders at the Rosenauer School. More...

In the Service

Daniel J. Clayton, son of Charles R. and Wendy S. Clayton of Jackson, has received an Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) college scholarship offer to attend a selected host college or university. More...

Howell council adopts $41M budget for 2009

HOWELL — The municipality's 2009 budget was unanimously adopted by members of the Township Council on June 9. More...

Environmental efforts net award for Navy base

The Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst Compatible Development Team has received the 2008 Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Planning Award. More...

Family history plays part in author's books

JACKSON — The Harmony Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee recently continued a tradition of inviting an author to speak at its annual book and author luncheon. More...

Seeing is believing: The awful toll of war

Boots signify lives lost at war

The financial cost of war is often spelled out for the public, tallied in the billions of dollars spent on weapons and technology, but how is the human cost of war illustrated? More...

Bulletin Board

SummerzCool Camp offered by county

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a new Summerz- Cool Camp for children ages 8-12 at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, July 20, 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is July 23. More...

Bartley Healthcare to host 'Can Can' Bingo

A "Can Can" Bingo event will be held at Bartley Healthcare, 175 Bartley Road, Jackson, 1 p.m. June 24 as a part of the New Jersey Long Term Care Residents United Against Hunger food drive currently taking place through July 5. More...

Datebook

• Jam Fest 3, a fundraiser for two local charities, will be hosted by the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive, Jackson, June 20 starting at noon. The event will feature 27 bands. More...

Opinion

Wish life would just slow down? Attend a T-ball game

Idon't know that I've ever had the desire to make an hour seem like six days. But if I did, I know just how I'd do it: I'd sit on a bench and take in a T-ball game. More...

June: Why garden? Because!

"What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade. More...

Schools

Two graduations scheduled

JACKSON — For the first time in the history of the Jackson School District, there will be two high school graduations held in the same year. More...

Photo

Katie Boyce, 11, of Jackson, tries her hand at one of the games that was set up for youngsters to enjoy during the Jackson Educational Foundation's second annual Carnival Fun Day held at Jackson Liberty High School in Jackson on June 6. More...

Lakewood H.S. PALS win Spirit Award

LAKEWOOD — Lakewood High School PALS (Pupil Assisted Learning Services) was selected by the Monmouth- Ocean Foundation for Children as the winning recipient of the Community Spirit Award for Ocean County public high schools. More...

Business

Business Briefs

Supergym will host its first Community Adventure Bootcamp scheduled for July 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Pine Park, Lakewood. More...