August 13, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Cub Scout comes through with rescue

Quick-thinking youngster pulls cousin out of pool
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Because of the ideals that have been ingrained in him through his participation in Cub Scouts, Ben Cooper is not an ordinary boy. More...

'Sorcerer's Apprentice' to star local canines

Wolf dogs will appear in new version of old favorite, now starring Nicolas Cage
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Four area residents will make their screen debut in Disney's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," due in theaters next July. More...

Police pool efforts to catch 3 suspects

Armed robberies occurred in Ocean, Monmouth & Middlesex
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — A three-county investigation led to the arrest of three individuals on July 6 and July 30 and charges being lodged against them in a series of armed robberies. More...

Man charged with touching girls

JACKSON — A 22-year-old resident of Roosevelt, N.Y., was arrested and charged with inappropriately touching two 15-yearold girls at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park, Route 537. More...

Low-cost spay/neuter clinic set

Spay/neuter clinics for cats and dogs are being offered through the Ocean County Health Department and its voluntary auxiliary. Appointments are now being taken for a low-cost spay/neuter clinic to be held on Aug. More...

Jackson couple honored as Parents of the Year

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — In celebration of National Parents Day, which was July 26, the New Jersey Parents Foundation selected a Jackson couple to be honored as the 2009 Parents of the Year. More...

From monumental to medallions, exhibit showcases De Lue's work

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Walk into the Hartshorne Gallery at the Monmouth County Historical Association's museum on Court Street in Freehold Borough and you will encounter one of Monmouth County's most beloved icons, boldly inviting visitors to view the exhibit of various More...

Letters

Health care should be a right for every citizen

This is in response to a letter to the editor from an insurance broker, Abe Weiss, ("Government-Run Health Option Will Not Serve the United States," Tri-Town News, July 30) about health care, where he states that we have the greatest health care i More...

Congregation Ahavat Olam gives the gifts of sight and hearing

Members of the Howell and Lakewood campuses of Congregation Ahavat Olam collected almost 100 pairs of eyeglasses and three pairs of hearing aids as part of their social action program. More...

Investigate facts about health care reform and Medicare

Fixing our broken health care system is far too important to be derailed by myths and scare tactics perpetuated by special interest groups trying to block progress on health care reform. More...

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Columns

Post office closings? Not with better marketing

Coda • GREG BEAN

Although the U.S. Postal Service doesn't have an official motto, the one most people believe is the motto is inscribed on the façade of the James A. More...

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Sports

Catcher coming back with a bang

New Egypt's Mike Fassl, returning from knee injury, wins home run derby
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

Mike Fassl, who is about to start his senior year at New Egypt High School, Plumsted, snapped out of his quiet, injury-marred junior year with a bang last month when he won the Eastern League All-Star Game Home Run Derby. More...

Gillon is a girl on the go for Jackson track team

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

Tylia Gillon, who is coming off a sensational junior year as a sprinter for the Jackson Memorial High School girls track and field team, is looking for an even bigger year as a senior after qualifying for the NJSIAA Meet of Champions during her fir More...

Photo

Manasquan held its annual Mako Shark Tournament on June 26-28. Team Mako Marons competed with 236 boats and landed a 368-pound mako on the first day of the tournament. More...

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Photo

Holbrook Little League's Jordan Mundell gets set to turn a double play as a base runner from North End, Bridgeport, Conn., bears down on him during a game in the Eastern Regional Tournament on Aug. 8 at Michael J. Tighe Park, Freehold Township. More...

Holbrook shooting for regional championship

TLeague all-star team of Jackson has been playing championship baseball this summer. On Aug. 5 in Madison, the Holbrook allstars (players ages 13 and 14) won the New Jersey state championship in their division, defeating Monroe, 8-0. More...

Plumsted officer honored

PLUMSTED — A Plumsted Township police officer donated his time on July 26 to provide his public safety services during the 11th annual New Jersey Elks Miracle Run Event at the New Egypt Elks Lodge No. More...

Rodeo 2009 gives airmen an opportunity to excel

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

More than 130 airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst came back to central New Jersey as winners after a weeklong event known as Rodeo 2009. The event took place from July 19-24 at McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, Wash. More...

Police Explorers excel at training academy

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — Police Explorers from Post 168 recently completed a training program at the Monmouth County Police Athletic League Law Enforcement Exploring Career Training Academy on the campus of Monmouth University, West Long Branch. More...

Medical team seeks assistance

The Ocean County Health Department is offering training and education to county residents who wish to become volunteer members of the Medical Reserve Corps. More...

Ex-teacher gets 5 years of probation

Aresident of Howell who is a former teacher at Old Bridge High School in Middlesex County was placed on probation for five years on Aug. 10 after admitting to having sexual relations with a 17- year-old student. More...

'Vampire Diaries' to give Marlboro native star turn

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

You never know what to expect as an actor, but Marlboro native Paul Wesley can expect to have audiences watching him on the CW's "The Vampire Diaries" on Thursdays this fall. More...

Bulletin Board

Rotary classic car show set for Aug. 26

LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Rotary Club will hold its 15th annual antique and classic car and truck show at Larsen Ford Suzuki, Route 88, Lakewood, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 26 (rain date Aug. 27). More...

JMHS football parents will host pig roast

JACKSON — Members of the Jackson Memorial High School Football Parents Club will host their third annual Kickoff Pig Roast fundraiser on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Jackson American Veterans Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road. More...

Jackson food pantry sets distribution dates

JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today will hold two separate distribution dates for the month of August. A special distribution will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 for clients who are handicapped or over 60 years old. More...

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Opinion

Resident offers suggestion for U.S. health care situation

Guest Column • Joseph Mercurio

Cruel and unusual punishment is how someone once described employerbased health care. More...

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Obituaries

Frances G. Young

Mrs. Young, 52, of Hazlet, died July 31, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She had resided in Jackson and Marlboro before relocating to Hazlet 20 years ago. Mrs. More...

Raymond Grassi

Mr. Grassi, 79, of Lakewood, died at home July 31, 2009, after a long illness with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). A native New Yorker, he lived much of his life in Tinton Falls and Colts Neck before moving to Lakewood nine years ago. Mr. More...

Joseph Negra Jr.

Mr. Negra, 93, of Jackson, formerly of The Villages, Howell, died July 20, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. More...

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