August 12, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Woman indicted on charge of theft

On July 19 a state Superior Court grand jury in Freehold returned an indictment charging Lorie Langridge, 47, of Jackson, with second-degree theft. More...

Athletic center may still be tied up in court action

Application focuses on plan to construct training facility on Fairfield Road in Howell

HOWELL — See you in court. That is the message Toms River attorney Edward F. More...

Questions still unanswered in June state trooper death

HOWELL — More than two months after New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc K. More...

Public’s help sought in identifying man who robbed Howell bank

HOWELL — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual who committed a bank robbery in Howell on Aug. 6. More...

Oceanaires enjoy bringing songs to the community

Who, you may be asking yourself, are the Oceanaires? More...

Practitioners trained in needs of returning N.J. veterans

WEST LONG BRANCH — The School of Social Work at Monmouth University is expanding efforts to improve the mental health treatment of New Jersey’s returning veterans through its Coming Home Project. More...

Former clerk-typist sentenced to 7 years in prison for thefts

Housing department’s cash management plan tightened up, township manager says

HOWELL — The lawyer representing a former township employee who was recently sentenced to seven years in state prison said he plans to appeal the sentence. Travis J. Tormey said state Superior Court Judge Francis J. More...

in the service •••

Army Spec. Ricardo L. Castillo, son of Ricardo Castillo of Lakewood and Robin Yates of Rockledge, Fla., has returned to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, after being deployed to Afghanistan for one year. More...

Moms busy collecting school supplies

PLUMSTED — As the start of a new school year approaches, the New Egypt MOMS Club has begun its “Pack the Sack” campaign to collect school supplies for students who are in need of assistance. More...

Bond sale brings in best rates for county

With a bond rating that is now at the highest grade possible — AAA — combined with Ocean County’s continuing conservative approach to finances, a recent bond refunding will net the county $2.1 million in savings. More...

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Mother’s Market was a successful event

The Jackson Women of Today hosted a very successful Mother’s Market on July 18. The Mother’s Market is a flea market type of event featuring gently used children’s clothing, toys and furnishings. More...

AMVETS post asks for help with car raffle

In February, AMVETS Post No. 2 of Jackson organized a fundraiser car raffle that would have been awarded at the Jackson Day celebration this year. More...

Schools

Former Howell principal returns to public service

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Newly appointed Township Committeewoman Barbara McMorrow made history on July 27. More...

Schoolhouse offers glimpse of the past

Ardena Public School No. 2 stands as a reminder of era before consolidation

Even as far back as 1939, school consolidation was a dirty word. More...

Soccer event aids Castellano family

JACKSON — A group of local soccer players braved temperatures in the 90s recently to play the game they love for a cause they care about. More...

Naming of administrator pulled from council agenda

JACKSON — A resolution that would have appointed a new business administrator for Jackson was pulled from the Township Council’s Aug. 10 agenda on the morning of the meeting. More...

Motorcycle ride to raise funds for squad’s new ambulance

HOWELL — The Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad No. 1 will host its first Bike Run fundraiser on Aug. 14. More...

Left-turn lanes to be added at Plumsted intersection

PLUMSTED — The intersection of Route 537 and Route 539 in Plumsted will be improved and a nearby bridge will be replaced under an estimated $2.9 million project to begin later this year. More...

No charges filed yet in fatal Howell crash

HOWELL — Police are still investigating the cause of a July 30 motor vehicle accident that led to the death of a Howell High School football player and injured his two friends and former teammates. More...

Food pantry seeks donations

JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today, which operates the Jackson food pantry, is continuing to seek donations to keep the pantry’s shelves stocked during the summer months. More...

Riding club maintains highest standards for special-needs riders

New programs offered for preschoolers and veterans

ALLENTOWN — The Handicapped High Riders Club at Riding High Farm in Allentown has once again achieved premier accreditation from the global authority on equine-assisted activities and therapies. More...

August: Sensory refill

“My green thumb comes only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant’s point of view.” H. Ale More...

in the service •••

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kelvin E. Ithier, son of Ibelliz and Kelvin Ithier of Jackson, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Reconstruction on tap for Route 539

PLUMSTED — Route 539 from Plumsted to Manchester will be reconstructed this fall. “Route 539 is a vital north-south link in Ocean County,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly, director of law and public safety. More...

Key Club rally at Six Flags to help kids

New Jersey Key Club will host its Fall Rally 2010 at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 10 at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. The price per ticket is $32, or $6 with a season pass (price is for Key Clubbers only). More...

Bulletin Board

Free program on senior issues Aug. 17

The Orchards at Bartley, 100 North County Line Road, Jackson, will sponsor a free presentation on Aug. 17 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. More...

Golf outing will help child with rare illness

Sponsors and players are sought for a golf outing to be held Sept. 13 at Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson, to benefit Brandon Blair, 13, of Beachwood, who has a partial chromosome deletion, a condition so rare it has no name. More...

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• CARE Animal Rescue of New Jersey will host a puppy adoption from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 at PetSmart, Route 9, Manalapan. Details: 732-239-3886. More...

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CODA

Regular readers might remember the fun we had with Sears a while back because it was impossible to discover what hours their service center on Route 1 in East Brunswick was open without actually driving there to find out. More...

Sports

Summer has been busy for New Egypt cagers

Desmond Hubert has been living out of a suitcase for most of this summer, and Mark Przybylkowski has been racing a time clock. More...

Fishing Man

Adam Pavelko, 14, of Jackson, prepares to cast his line during an afternoon of fishing at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, on July 29. More...

Freehold Raceway to open fall meet

The sound of thundering hoof beats from the country’s best trotters and pacers will return to Freehold Raceway in Freehold today, Aug. 12. Post time is 12:30 p.m. More...