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Board prez squashes rumor about payout to Golden

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER
Staff Writer

There is absolutely no truth to a rumor floating around Howell that Howell K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden was paid a substantial amount of money for sick and vacation days, Board of Education President Mary Cerretani said a More...

Chairman beats the bushes for Democratic candidates

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER
Staff Writer

HOWELL — Steven Morlino, chairman of the Howell Democratic Party, is looking for residents who are interested in running for seats on the Township Council this fall. Morlino is facing a Sept. More...

Freeholders call on gov. to protect horse racing

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a resolution urging Gov. Chris Christie to find a way to protect New Jersey’s horse racing industry. More...

A new era for schools

IN THE NEWS
MARK ROSMAN

This has been a summer of discontent in some New Jersey school districts. The budget numbers of April, May and June are hitting home as August turns to September and the start of the new school year looms. More...

Former GM of track pleads guilty to multiple charges

New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that Donald R. Codey Jr., the former president and general manager of Freehold Raceway, pleaded guilty on Aug. More...

County: State must take care of its drains

The state needs to clean up its own act when it comes to storm drains before asking Ocean County to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in new property taxes for a storm-water authority, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders said in a press release More...

2 charged with thefts from cars in Westlake adult community

JACKSON — Two young men have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of items from unlocked motor vehicles in the Westlake Golf and Country Club adult community. More...

Ocean board of social services assists residents

Whether it is helping to keep food on the table or providing a financial bridge to keep the roof over a family’s head, the Ocean County Board of Social Services continues to provide needed help during difficult economic times, according to a co More...

Freeholders’ decision irks council

JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council are opposed to the elimination of the Ocean County hazardous waste disposal program and are telling the county freeholders their feelings. More...

Letters

Youngster did a good deed with donation

The Jackson Women of Today’s food pantry serves a diverse group of individuals and families. More...

Tenure is no boon to N.J. educational system

The newest addition to Gov. Chris Christie’s busy political agenda happily calls for limiting the already outrageous salary compensations for school superintendents. More...

Jackson resident disappointed that he could not get left-turn arrow

It is with much sadness and profound regret that I write this letter with regard to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (DOT) refusal to install a green left-turn arrow light at the intersection of County Line Road and Route 9 in Lake More...

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Columns

Readers say they feel the pain of no-service ‘service’

CODA
GREG BEAN

Sometimes, one of these columns really resonates with readers, and that was the case with my rant a couple of weeks ago about Sears and their dismal service department. More...

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Sports

Bronze medal at world meet caps Andrews’ great year

BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

It only took 150 meters for Robby Andrews to know this was not the NCAA Championships or any other meet in which he has raced before. More...

Lions, Jags pointing to 2010 soccer opener

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI

Correspondent Opening day carries a special meaning for all sports teams, and it will have added significance for soccer fans in Jackson when the Jackson Memorial High School boys team plays host to Jackson Liberty High School on Sept. 11. More...

Brown trying to regain form lost in accident

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI
Correspondent

Rob Brown expected to get a haircut and to take the same route as he always does before heading off to a college career at Albright College in Reading, Pa., for this fall. More...

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Manasquan Reservoir Scene

The Manasquan Reservoir in Howell provides one of the premier recreational experiences in Monmouth County. More...

Driver faces DWI charge in fatal accident

2010 Howell High School graduate John R. Bukowiec Jr. was killed in July 30 crash
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER
Staff Writer

The driver in a one-car accident that took the life of a 2010 Howell High School graduate has been charged with drunken driving and a number of other motor vehicle violations, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. More...

Dream Factory helps teen make her wish come true

Manalapan resident is first person assisted by volunteers from Jersey Shore organization
BY AMY ROSEN
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Achild’s laughter is contagious. When stricken with a critical or chronic illness, that child’s laughter may be heard less often due to the anxiety, stress and pain that is often encountered on the journey back to good health. More...

Belmar to host Beer on the Pier event on Sept. 25

The pier at the Belmar Marina has always been a great place to catch fish. On Sept. More...

Walk to honor late Howell teen

On Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. on the boardwalk at Pier Village in Long Branch, Prevention First will be hosting the fourth annual Amanda Faith Reo Memorial Walk. More...

Celebrities, congressman, physicians support FAAN Walk on Sept. 11

Keeping children with food allergies safe is a constant concern for their loved ones, and that is one reason why journalist and author Janice Lieberman says she is honored to be the honorary chairwoman of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAA More...

Advocates laud halt of gas tank proposal

ASIG suspends project due to Gulf oil leak fallout
BY ANDREW DAVISON
Staff Writer

Ocean advocates are welcoming a decision by Atlantic Sea Island Group (ASIG) to withdraw its proposal to construct Safe Harbor Energy, a 116-acre liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on a man-made island 19.5 miles off the coast of Sea Bright in Monm More...

Jackson council supports proposed state legislation

BY REBECCA MORTON
Staff Writer

JACKSON — Members of the Jackson Township Council have joined a growing list of municipal officials who are voicing their support for legislation that would change the face of affordable housing development in New Jersey. More...

Walk With Joe welcomes all to remember Sept. 11

Annual event in Manalapan honors heroes of Flight 93 who fought terrorists
BY MARK ROSMAN
Staff Writer

Agroup of dedicated individuals will not let Americans forget the heroism of the passengers who were on United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. More...

Bus eliminated for some FRHSD students

When school starts next week for about 11,800 students in the Freehold Regional High School District, some of the teenagers will no longer be provided with bus transportation to and from their school. More...

Hospital honors volunteer

BY MATTHEW ROCCO
Correspondent

JACKSON — Lois Lawrence of Jackson was recently named Volunteer of the Year by officials at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. Each year, the medical center honors the volunteer who worked the greatest number of hours. More...

Bulletin Board

Vintage postcards, collectibles will be for sale

The 21st annual Ocean Grove Summer Postcards, Antiques, Collectibles and Jersey Shore Memorabilia Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. More...

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• Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurant, 950 Cedar Bridge Ave., Brick Township, will donate proceeds from the day’s lunch and dinner sales on Aug. 31 to the Alzheimer Respite Care Program of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. More...

Deborah chapter to host Tricky Tray at VFW

A “Christmas in August Tricky Tray” hosted by the Jackson Chapter of Deborah will be held Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at VFW Post 4703, Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Admission is $3. No one under 18 will be admitted. More...

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Opinion

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Will you pledge life, fortune, honor for America?

GUEST COLUMN
 RICHARD A. PENDER

“And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” More...

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