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Construction under way at Sunnyside development

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St. Veronica parish celebrates 50 years of faith and fellowship

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SkyScreamer gives riders thrilling view of park

Food pantry benefits from young athletes

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Jaguars pound EB Bears in state lacrosse action

Horsemen take reins at Monmouth Park

JTMUA customers asked to cut outdoor water use

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BY DAVE BENJAMIN Voluntary water restrictions are now in effect in Jackson. More...

Proposal calls for changes in property maintenance code

Only one commercial vehicle to be allowed on residential parcels; no school buses

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER
Staff Writer

HOWELL — Municipal officials are taking another look at property maintenance codes and the parking of commercial vehicles on residential lots. More...

Monmouth County Fair plans host of activities

The 36th annual Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 21-25. More...

Metro PCS approved to add antenna panels to monopole

BY DAVE BENJAMIN
Staff Writer

JACKSON — The Planning Board has approved the placement of six additional antenna panels on an existing monopole near the Jackson municipal complex at 181 West Veterans Highway. More...

Lakewood tries to regain control of two properties

BY MATTHEW ROCCO
Correspondent

LAKEWOOD — For about three years, a group of between 30 and 40 people have made their home on two pieces of land that are owned by Lakewood. More...

Peanuts gang presents musical at Strand

The historic Strand Center for the Arts, Lakewood, will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on July 16-17 at 8 p.m. and July 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and $11 for children. A service charge will be added. More...

Writer wins Ippy award for latest Pine Barrens work

Karen F. Riley of New Egypt is completing third book about famous N.J. region

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS
Correspondent

PLUMSTED — Karen F. More...

Howell Day celebration

Youngsters search for the perfect combination of colors as they create sand art during the annual Howell Day celebration held at Oak Glen Park, Howell, on July 10. More...

Friends honor longtime employee at Lakehurst

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst recently held a service at the Engineering Complex Quadrangle dedicating the Perry DiGiovanniantonio Conference Room 103 in Building 596. More...

Letters

Protecting farmland remains an N.J. priority

The last few weeks have brought the fresh taste of high quality, locally grown fruits and vegetables to many New Jerseyans. The Garden State still produces some of the best tomatoes and corn in the world. More...

Everyone has the ability to do something to help the environment

Tom Friedman, in his column in The New York Times, discussed this letter from the Beaufort Gazette (South Carolina), which I thought should also be shared with your readers: More...

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Obituaries

Sandra Mae Cruickshanks Mason

Mrs. Mason, 71, of Holly, Mich., formerly of Monroe, died June 30, 2010, in McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, Mich. More...

John Joseph Balog

Mr. Balog, 80, of East Brunswick, formerly of Lakewood, died June 27, 2010, at home. His wife, Margaret, died in 2005. More...

Holly Sue McDermott

Mrs. McDermott, 49, of Jackson, died July 9, 2010. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Jackson 20 years ago. Mrs. McDermott was a hairdresser in her shop, Holly’s Hairworks, in Jackson. More...

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Business

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The Lakewood Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Microloan Program is accepting applications for loans up to $35,000 a year. More...

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Pinnacle plan back on agenda

140-acre property is near Manasquan Reservoir

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER
Staff Writer

Howell officials are looking for county and state help to buy the 140- acre Pinnacle tract near the Manasquan Reservoir in an effort to save more open space and end years of litigation. More...

Having a Ball

Liana Senesi, 7, of Howell, has a ball while playing ball during the annual Howell Day celebration held at Oak Glen Park, Howell, on July 10. More...

‘Standing Ovation’ features Howell H.S. grad

Ashley Cutrona appears in movie that opens July 16

BY AMY ROSEN
Staff Writer

Most performers dream of receiving a standing ovation. For 19-year-old Ashley Cutrona of Howell, her role in “Standing Ovation” is a dream come true. More...

Jackson board approves orthodontist’s new office

BY DAVE BENJAMIN
Staff Writer

JACKSON — The Planning Board has voted to approve an application that will permit the conversion of an existing home into a medical office. The building is on West Veterans Highway near Leesville Road in Jackson. More...

Reflectors will aid driving visibility

For the second time this year, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders will install plowable road reflectors to improve visibility on some county boulevards. More...

Jewish private school closes its doors in Howell

BY MATTHEW ROCCO
Correspondent

HOWELL — The Jersey Shore Jewish Academy on Kent Road, Howell, will not be opening its doors for the 2010-11 school year. More...

Board does not reach decision on Jackson commercial plan

BY DAVE BENJAMIN
Staff Writer

JACKSON — A hearing on the proposed construction of Pinewood Village, a commercial enterprise, has been carried to the Sept. 1 meeting of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. More...

‘Landscapes/Seascapes/Local Scenes’

The Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, is hosting an exhibit titled “Landscapes/ Seascapes/Local Scenes.” This exhibit includes a variety of mixed media artwork by many members of the guild. More...

Local skateboarding scene kicking into high gear

BY MATTHEW ROCCO
Correspondent

Local interest in skateboarding seems to be on the rise, and one area resident has gotten involved in the sport by creating a line of skateboarding products. More...

A promise made; a promise kept

Millstone resident’s theater company will produce shows to benefit charities

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP
Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Two weeks before her younger brother Larry died from melanoma, Laurie Edwards promised him she would do something really good with her life. Edwards wanted to make a difference in honor of her brother. More...

U.S. Army All-Shore Classic features an array of talent

Matawan Regional H.S. hosts Monmouth vs. Ocean summer football game

The Monmouth County all-star football team that will go up against the best graduated high school seniors from Ocean County on July 16 in the U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic will not be lacking firepower. More...

Bulletin Board

Hope Presbyterian planning Bible school

The Hope Presbyterian Church, 617 Hope Chapel Road, Lakewood, invites all children ages 3 to 12 to be part of its vacation Bible school, titled “ADVENT”ure. The program will run from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9, 10, 12 and 13. More...

Mother’s Market will be held July 18

JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today will hold its annual Mother’s Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 in the Larsen Firehouse, 113 North New Prospect Road, Jackson. More...

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• An American Red Cross blood drive will be hosted by the New Egypt First Aid and Emergency Squad 3-8 p.m. Aug. 2 at the New Egypt Middle School, Evergreen Road, Plumsted. More...

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Columns

This tax cap law looks like a good deal, but …

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GREG BEAN

Before we start popping the champagne corks over the fact that the New Jersey Senate passed a bill last week limiting property tax increases to 2 percent a year — with certain exceptions — we ought to remember that old Latin admonition Ca More...

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