July 16, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Police work to protect pedestrians

Howell officers want walkers and drivers to be aware of each other on local roads

Howell residents making their way around town by foot will soon travel more safely through the streets of Howell with the launch of the Howell Police Department's new pedestrian safety program. More...

High court strikes down open space law

AJackson municipal ordinance that sought to force developers to provide recreation areas within their residential projects has been rejected by the state Supreme Court. More...

Kafton, Rivere picked to lead town council

JACKSON — The 166th township reorganization, and fourth reorganization meeting of the mayor and Township Council, was held on July 7 at the Jackson municipal building. More...

Christian singer eager to share gift of song with others

Dawn Michele Bryan believes it is never too late to turn dreams into reality. After singing in the contemporary choir at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Hightstown as well as at St. More...

Fundraiser to say thanks to America's veterans

Manalapan resident organizes special event at Manasquan Elks Lodge

'Imagine all the things you take for granted swept away, And all you thought you had was gone. Imagine times have changed, you face an unprotected day But that's not so, More...

National Night Out event returns to Jackson Aug. 4

JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department will once again participate in National Night Out. The event, which is also known as America's Night Out Against Crime, is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Aug. More...

BlueClaws game to help raise funds for FAAN walk

Public is invited to attend nut-free baseball game on Aug. 4

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will host an inaugural fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws' game on Aug. 4 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. More...

Vietnam veterans center creates new post

Deputy director brings military, management experience

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation has named an Eatontown veteran to oversee dayto day operations and programs that educate the public about the Vietnam veteran's experience for the Vietnam Era Educational Center. More...

Expansion work continues at jail

Work on expanding the Ocean County Jail in the downtown area of Toms River is moving into its next phase with the delivery and installation of prefabricated cells scheduled to begin in the next few weeks, according to a press release from the count More...

Effort under way to fund home for Jewish seniors

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Red Bank resident who has been affiliated with the Workmen's Circle since birth will lead the effort to raise money for the construction of a Jewish elder home in Freehold Township. More...

Letters

Bressi was available to provide the answer

Irecently attended a Jackson Township Council meeting during which time a gentleman in the audience voiced his concern about building on 1-acre lots to the council. More...

Reform must include generic biologic drugs

As Congress continues to discuss health care reform, I hope its members are including generic biologic drugs in that discussion. More...

Resident questions timing of raises for high school district employees

Iam absolutely outraged that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education would have the poor judgment to approve all of the raises put before it (recently). More...

Columns

One GOP friend would rather not talk politics

Iemailed my old writing buddy, Dave Simpson, a while back, crowing over the latest debacle in what used to be the national Republican Party, and he was less than amused. More...

Sports

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The New Egypt Hurricanes, a U12 boys travel soccer team, captured the U12 boys championship title at the 2009 Beach Blast on the beach in Wildwood on June 28. More than 900 teams participated in the weekend tournament. More...

Work starts now for fall soccer campaign

In the heat of the summer, the Jackson Memorial High School girls soccer team has started to prepare for the afternoons when they will be in action this fall. More...

Sport Shorts

The Jackson Lacrosse Club sent two of its players to the recent New Jersey Lacrosse Jamboree All-Star game in Madison. The players who represented the Jackson Lacrosse Club were Michael Balsamo and goalie Zack Taylor. More...

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Michael Sklad (l) holds up the fish that Hunter Krawchuk, 9, of New Egypt, caught at the Fishing Friendzy station that was set up at the Freedom Fest at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Upper Freehold Township, on July 9. More pictures, page 3. More...

Two people with H1N1 flu recovering

Two additional cases of H1N1, also known as swine flu, were confirmed in Jackson within the past week by the Ocean County Health Department. More...

Freedom Fest

The annual Freedom Fest was held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, last week and featured competitions, rides, games and crafts. Left: New Egypt firefighters compete in the Junior Firefighter event. More...

New system will have test site at Lakehurst

LAKEHURST — The U.S. Navy has awarded a $9.4 million contract for the construction of the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) test site at Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst. More...

Eagle Scout project will save tax dollars

PLUMSTED — Faced with a new state water management law to label each stormwater catch basin along township roads with decal warnings, "Only Rain In The Drain," and no state funds to pay for it, a local Boy Scout will undertake the project as More...

Voters will have say on open space

The state Legislature voted on June 25 with strong bipartisan support in the Senate (26-7) and Assembly (66-9) to let New Jersey voters decide in November whether to continue the state's investments in open space. More...

In the Service

Army Col. Michael Godfrey, son of Marie T. Godfrey of Lakewood, has graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa., and earned a master's degree in strategic studies. More...

Howell tattoo law sets licensing fee at $350

HOWELL — Municipal officials have unanimously adopted an amended ordinance establishing regulations and licensing requirements for tattoo parlors. The ordinance was adopted at the June 30 meeting of the Township Council. More...

Trails provide variety of hiking experiences

"Getting away from it all," maybe for the day or just for lunch, is as easy as enjoying a scenic hike at one of Ocean County's many county parks. More...

Website offers information regarding teenage drivers

Anew website, NJteenDriving.com, will help increase awareness and educate parents about the risks associated with teen driving. More...

Freeholders urge support for southern VA hospital

Ocean County freeholders are urging the Veterans Administration (VA) not to abandon a proposal that could result in a veterans hospital to better serve southern New Jersey. In a letter sent to retired U.S. Army Gen. Eric K. More...

Bulletin Board

Tennis tourney will benefit Dottie's House

Childers Sotheby's International Realty will host its fourth annual Jersey Shore Tennis Open Tournament to benefit Dottie's House at 8:30 a.m. July 25 at the Toms River Country Club, 419 Washington St., Toms River. More...

Concert will support military personnel

Fubarfest 2, a concert to support the troops, will be held at 1 p.m. July 18 at the Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars post home, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson. More...

Funtasia Festival for Kids to be held July 24

The 15th annual Funtasia Festival for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 at Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood. More...

Opinion

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Ohioan pursues veterans' autographs

My name is Kyle Nappi. I am 19 years old and I live in Ostrander, Ohio. More...

July: Shady characters

"The best preparation for tomorrow is the proper use of today." Dr. Stan Toler Reading about cool, new plants inevitably leads to the desire to grow and own them. Here are some favorites of mine, bringing joy to the garden. More...

Business

Business Briefs

Zingaro's Barber Shop, 165 New Prospect Road, Jackson, will celebrate its grand opening on July 18 at noon. Owner Mike Zingaro, 38, is a lifelong Jackson resident and a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, where he played varsity baseball. More...