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      October 15, 2009  RSS feed

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      The Howell High School Marching Rebels walk tall as they participate in the annual Long Branch Columbus Day parade on Oct. 11. More...
      HHS named arts education model school

      Howell High School, home to the Freehold Regional High School District Fine and Performing Arts Academy, has been named a model school for arts education as part of the New Jersey Model Schools in the Arts Project. Only 12 other high schools in the state received this honor, according to a press release. More...

      Developer tests law in Howell
      Applicant seeks permission to change age-restricted units to non-age-restricted
      BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

      Representatives of an approved development of 171 age-restricted homes appeared before the Howell Planning Board in the hope of converting their proposed development to one in which there will not be any age restrictions. Boulder Ridge at Howell submitted a concept plan detailing the proposed transition to the board on Oct. 1 for review. More...


      'Sculpted & Sewn' exhibit to feature two N.J. artists

      Depictions of the lives of women past and present unite in "Sculpted and Sewn," a joint exhibit of New Jersey artists Diane Savona, of Passaic, and Mira Welnowska, of Jackson. The exhibit opened on Oct. 5 and will run through Oct. 30 in the M. Christina Geis Art Gallery on Georgian Court University's Lakewood campus. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • 'Benefit for Natalie' will aid child
      A"Benefit for Natalie" will be held on Oct. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Headliner in Neptune. The event will be an afternoon of fun for the entire family. Natalie is the 4-year-old daughter of a 13-year veteran of the Howell Police Department who has suffered from seizures since birth. More...
      • Food pantry plans two Oct. distributions
      • Knights schedule Oct. 23 charity golf outing
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       Letters
      • Writer says Stallone is the right choice for mayor
      Mayor Angelo Stallone. That sure has a nice ring to it. Of all of the people running for mayor in Jackson, he is the only one who does not have his head stuck in the sand. He has a clear vision of how he wants to direct the business workings of this vast township. He knows what he wants and what is needed. More...
      • Council members correct to reject billboards
      • Elect Mike Reina mayor to preserve stability in Jackson Township
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Give me calories, and the more the better
      There was a story in the newspapers last week about a study done in New York City that found — and hold onto your hats here — that people don't pay much attention to the calorie counts when they're ordering meals from a fast-food place. More...
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       Schools
      • article has image 40 years of learning celebrated
      Administrators, teachers, students proud to be part of Johnson School
      Students, teachers, administrators and alumni gathered at the Howard C. Johnson School, Larsen Road, in Jackson recently to celebrate the school's 40th anniversary. Principal Al Giambrone welcomed the guests to the event and said, "I'm just very excited to celebrate 40 years of excellence here at the Howard C. Johnson School. More...
      • New Egypt Middle School chosen for Dept. of Education program
      • Older students help ease transition to high school
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       Sports
      • article has image Warriors making bid for first playoff berth
      The New Egypt High School girls soccer team has never qualified to compete in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association state soccer tournament. But the Warriors began play this week with a 6-4-2 record, the team's most wins ever, and with the cutoff date to qualify for the states looming on Oct. More...
      • Ryan, Rebels click in win over Braves
      • Brookdale soccer team ranked No. 5 in nation
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