October 8, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Candidates gear up for race

Six hopefuls seeking two one-year terms on Howell council
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Howell's political leaders have officially chosen their candidates to run in November's special municipal election. In regular circumstances, 2009 would not have been a municipal election year in Howell. More...

Pineland Civil Air Patrol gets new commander

LAKEWOOD — Recently selected by Civil Air Patrol (CAP) national headquarters as the New Jersey Wing Squadron of Merit for 2009, the Pineland Composite Squadron based at the Lakewood Airport changed commanders in a special ceremony recently. More...

Jackson Hall of Fame to induct new members

JACKSON — The trustees of the Jackson Alumni Hall of Fame will induct five individuals into the Hall of Fame during a banquet to be held at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood. More...

Col. takes command as joint base opens

McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst combine to create nation's newest military installation
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

WRIGHTSTOWN — The countdown is over and day one has arrived. More...

Issues remain in plan for shopping center

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — The Planning Board is continuing to hear testimony on an applicant's plan to construct a 23,000-squarefoot shopping center on the southeast corner of West Commodore Boulevard and Patterson Road. More...

In the Service

Army Pfc. George R. Hankins, son of George K. and Maryellen Hankins of Howell, has arrived at the U.S. More...

Letters

1,000 more cars will make Veterans Highway in Jackson less safe

It was with great interest that I read your article in which Jackson is considering forming a road safety committee to study safety issues among our roads ("Road Safety Would Be Focus for New Panel," Tri-Town News, Oct. 1). More...

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Opinion

Savings from school closing have already disappeared

Guest Column • Amy Fankhauser

The Howell Township K-8 School District Board of Education and administration have begun next year's (2010- 11) school budget process, and guess what it will mean to the taxpayers of Howell? More...

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Safe banking at the Shore

Guest Column • Mike Moran

With all the hubbub in the news over our nation's financial institutions, is it any surprise that a level of mistrust exists in our country? More...

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Schools

JLHS to host band show

JACKSON — The Jackson Liberty Band Parents and Students Association will be hosting the USSBA's "Mid-Season Showcase" marching competition at Jackson Liberty High School on Oct. 11. More...

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Sports

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New Egypt High School goalkeeper Haley Anderson comes out of the net to make a save in front of Holy Cross' Ashley Shackelford (3) during an Oct. 1 match in Plumsted Township. Holy Cross defeated the Warriors, 5-0. More...

Rebels' 'D' sinks TRN

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Howell High School has built its football reputation around its spread offense. Over the last few years, that spread attack has been very difficult to slow down, let alone stop. More...

Folk, Costello lead Jaguars

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

Senior striker Kelly Folk is not surprised to see the Jackson Memorial High School girls soccer team off to a 10-0 start in 2009. "I kind of expected it," Folk said. "We are all comfortable working with each other on soccer and on club teams. More...

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Photo

A seasonal employee harvests chardonnay grapes on the property of Laurita Winery in the New Egypt section of Plumsted on Sept. 30. The harvesting was the first of the year at the winery. More...

New faces on the job in Plumsted

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

It is not so much a rebuilding year for Plumsted Township school administrators as it is a year of adjustment. More...

Methodist church marks 230th anniversary

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

Several historical gems reside in Howell, including schools, firehouses and municipal buildings. But one landmark is about to approach an impressive anniversary. More...

Blood drive called big success

JACKSON — Organizers of the sixth annual Chuck Boudreau Memorial Blood Drive at the Westlake adult community reported that about 200 pints of blood were collected on Sept. 21. Boudreau was a friend and volunteer to many people at Westlake. More...

Battling N.J.'s autism epidemic

Number of ASD-related services increase, but some gaps remain
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Finding the means to raise children who will live to their highest potential has and always will be a challenge. Currently, there's an epidemic in New Jersey making this feat even more exacting. More...

Police still search for suspects in kidnapping

JACKSON — Police are still searching for the group of men who committed a home invasion and kidnapping in Jackson on Sept. 25. No arrests had been made as of Oct. 3. More...

Bulletin Board

Freehold Art Society

The Freehold Art Society is currently exhibiting the work of its members at the Howell branch of the Monmouth County Library System, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell, through Nov. 2. The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. More...

Race, tour slated for Nov. 1 in New Egypt

The Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association is sponsoring a kayak and canoe race and tour on the Crosswicks Creek on Nov. 1. Both events will begin 8 a.m. at the Oakford Lake Dam in New Egypt. More...

Knights to host Texas Hold'em tourney

The Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will hold its second annual charity Texas Hold'em Tournament Oct. 10 at the council home on Bartley Road in Jackson. The event will start at 6 p.m. More...

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Columns

It's official: Distracted drivers are a menace

Coda

I was driving down the Turnpike yesterday when a car with U.S. government plates passed me, and the driver was madly interfacing with what looked like some sort of electronic device. More...

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Obituaries

Doris E. Evernham

Mrs. Evernham, 88, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Sept. 25, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel F. Evernham; and a son, Walter Evernham. More...

Muriel A. "Honey" Bedell

Mrs. Bedell, 80, of Howell and formerly of Jackson, died Sept. 24, 2009, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. She was a bus aide for Trans Mobility Care, Ocean, for six years, retiring two years ago. Mrs. More...

Margaret V. Straniero

Mrs. Straniero, 75, of Matawan, died Sept. 28, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was an advertising salesperson at the Asbury Park Press for 14 years, retiring in 1999. Prior to that, she was a typist at the Advisor, Middletown. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners will host a free seminar titled "The Sky's the Limit: Practical Strategic Marketing Takeaways You Can Use" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Lakewood municipal building. More...

Fruit of the vine

An employee harvests chardonnay grapes on the property of Laurita Winery in the New Egypt section of Plumsted on Sept. 30. The harvesting was the first of the year the winery. For more photos, visit the GMN Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. More...

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