August 6, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Dems and GOP still seek candidates

Two seats on Howell council will be on November ballot
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

As the filing deadline for candidates who wish to run in a special municipal election draws near, Howell political leaders are readying candidates to run in November. More...

Mayor: Farm preservation has benefits to township

PLUMSTED — The 36th farm to be preserved in Plumsted Township was given final approval by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders on July 29 and will be forever protected from future development. More...

Residents asked to pay tribute to veterans

JACKSON — Residents will have a chance to show their support for wounded veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jackson's Wounded Warrior event will take place at 9 a.m. Aug. 8. More...

Funtasia Fun

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation held the 15th annual Funtasia Festival at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, on July 24. More...

County mounts effort to combat H1N1 flu

Ocean County officials say they will be ready if the H1N1 flu (also known as swine flu) spikes this fall and winter. "We are prepared, we are knowledgeable and we are ready," said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. More...

Letters

Cats continue to suffer under the guise of TNR

There has been much made of the supposed "positive results" of Trap Neuter and Release (TNR). More...

Governors' failed policies have been death of New Jersey

The failed policies of Govs. James McGreevey and Jon Corzine have been the death of New Jersey's once-stellar position as a home to manufacturing. More...

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Opinion

CARS brings safety concerns on Sharon Station Road

Guest Column

'A tragic accident," "A loss of life" — headlines that touch the very soul of a community and headlines that now touch our community. More...

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Obituaries

William J. Carney

Mr. Carney, 76, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, died July 9, 2009, at University Medical Center at Princeton. Before his retirement, Mr. More...

Jean Canonico Cecero

Mrs. Cecero, 86, of Hazlet, died July 30, 2009, at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Hazlet. She had resided in Red Bank and Middletown before relocating to Hazlet. Mrs. More...

Harriet A. Killins

Mrs. Killins, 72, of Eatontown, died July 25, 2009, at home. She was a nurse at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, for 20 years, retiring in 1995. More...

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Sports

Jackson's Watt set for next challenge

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

Shannon Watt has dealt well with the pressure of being one of the most decorated throwers in the history of JacksonMemorial High School's track and field program in the shot put and discus. More...

Howell South Seniors win District 11 crown

Capturing the Little League Senior League District 11 tournament championship meant everything to the Howell South Little League All-Stars. The Senior League is for players who are 15 and 16 years old. More...

Rachel Alexandra delivers at Haskell

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

After receiving rock-star treatment all weekend at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Rachel Alexandra certainly appeased her legion of fans in the $1.25 million Haskell Invitational on Aug. 2. More...

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Photo

Youngsters celebrate after completing the "pipeline" team-building exercise during a summer program held by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. More...

Potential candidates consider options

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

There may or may not be a crowded ballot in the November election for the Jackson mayor's position and one seat on the Jackson Township Council. More...

Theme weeks keep campers busy

Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore running a summer camp at Georgian Court University
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

It is a rainy afternoon in July and 90 girls from the "Girls Are Great" day camp are sprawled out on the floor of the Casino at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, doing yoga. More...

Dancers invited to help Thrill the World in Oct.

BY DEVIN ALESSIO Staff Writer

JACKSON — Search "Thriller" on Google and more than 85 million videos, dance instructions and fan pages will appear on your computer screen. More...

Monmouth man dies in accident

JACKSON — A resident of West Long Branch, Monmouth County, was killed in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of East Veterans Highway and Grand Boulevard on July 28. More...

Council will amend feral cat ordinance

JACKSON — Municipal officials are making adjustments to Jackson's feral cat ordinance, also known as the trap, neuter, release (TNR) law. The ordinance was adopted by the Township Council on June 9. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

• St. Aloysius Church, Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will hold an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12. Refreshments provided by the Holy Name Society will be available. Tables are available at $15 each. More...

Friends of Clearwater Festival set for Aug. 15

The 34th annual New Jersey Friends of Clearwater Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Sunset Park, corner of Sunset Avenue and Main Street, Asbury Park. More...

Prescription Bus to visit Jackson on Aug. 9

JACKSON — The prescription bus, sponsored by America's pharmaceutical research companies, will return to Jackson to assist those who are uninsured or struggling financially and in need of medications. More...

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Columns

Warning: Your computer may be smarter than you

Coda • GREG BEAN

There is a huge debate among some national scientists about whether we should set limits on how smart we allow computers to get so they don't eventually kill us all and take over the world. More...

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Schools

Plumsted schools offer many summer programs

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

PLUMSTED — Children in Plumsted are having a summer of fun and learning. With programs for children of all ages, the Plumsted Township School District is aiming to meet the needs of about 350 children. More...

Graduates entering military honored

UPPER FREEHOLD — Two mayors were in attendance at the July 23 Township Committee meeting in Upper Freehold Township as both Upper Freehold and Jackson honored young men and women from the Allentown High School (AHS) class of 2009 who elected More...

Board gives go-ahead to random drug tests

FRHSD students who have 'privileges' will be subject to tests, board decides
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

The Freehold Regional High School District is taking steps toward initiating random drug testing among students who are categorized as privileged. More...

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