April 7, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Howell could lose ratable by buying office building

BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH
Staff Writer

With the possibility of buying the Global office building still on the table, Howell officials will continue to weigh the pros and cons of moving the town’s base of operations from the municipal complex on Preventorium Road to the Route 9 offic More...

Jackson council makes reduction to tax levy for Fire District No. 4

BY DAVE BENJAMIN
Staff Writer

JACKSON — The Jackson Township Council has cut $52,000 from the tax levy that the Board of Fire Commissioners for Fire District No. 4 placed before voters in the February fire district election. More...

Police investigate thefts fromvehicles

JACKSON — A string of thefts from motor vehicles is under investigation by the Jackson Police Department. Sgt. More...

Mother and daughter quilters share expertise

Linda & Sarah Hahn pen ‘Dynamic Designs — New York Beauty Edition’
BY PATRICIAYOCZIS
Correspondent

Linda Hahn was working as a paralegal when she discovered her passion for quilting. More...

Passport information will be available

The U.S. Department of State’s Passport Services is hosting a special “Passport Day in the USA” event on April 9 to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. No appointment is necessary. More...

Woman charged with sexual assault on boys

PLUMSTED — A female resident of Plumsted was jailed last week after she was charged with two counts of sexual assault on a minor. More...

Library to hold fifth annual film festival

The fifth annual Ocean County Library Film Festival is coming to the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River. More...

WELCOME TO... Treasures of the Jersey Shore

Spring Lake: a little bit of everything
BY SAM SLAUGHTER
Staff Writer

Named for the spring-fed lake in the middle of the town’s Divine Park and nicknamed the “Irish Riviera” after the town’s wealthy founders, Spring Lake is a haven for relaxation and beauty along the Jersey Shore. More...

Letters

Howell board members’ actions are troubling

I am a veteran and I have always supported the democratic process in my community and this country. More...

Jackson resident objects to his tax dollars supporting PBS, NPR

I must take exception with the recent editorial cartoon depicting poor Grover from “Sesame Street” (Public Broadcasting System/ National Public Radio) standing blindfolded, last smoke dangling from his lips sadly waiting to be executed by More...

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Obituaries

Jeanette Marie Wronko Kolczynski

Mrs. Kolczynski, 84, of Old Bridge, died March 11, 2011, in CareOne at East Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Kazmir, and by a sister, Leonarda Gaffey. More...

Tara Deaver Hansen

Mrs. Hansen, 29, of the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, died March 31, 2011, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was born in Red Bank, raised in Freehold and lived in Red Bank before moving to Wanamassa. Mrs. More...

Barbara Joan Sterrett

Mrs. Sterrett, 75, of Howell, died March 29, 2011 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Mrs. Sterrett was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and had lived there before moving to Howell in 1980. More...

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Students perform “Abstract Lines of Serenity (Volume IV)” during the Freehold Regional High School District’s Fine and Performing Arts Center’s presentation of “An Eve o More...

Jackson school board adopts $139M budget

Voters will also be asked to approve solar energy project on April 27
BY DAVE BENJAMIN
Staff Writer

With the adoption of a $139 million proposed budget for the 2011-12 school year, the Jackson School District Board of Education has begun the countdown to the April 27 budget vote and solar energy project referendum. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. More...

Fashion show serves as fundraiser

— Christina Haberstroh

Nearly 250 guests attended the 33rd annual John Thumm Memorial Scholarship Fashion Show and Gift Auction that was held at the Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune, on March 11 featuring Howell High School students. More...

Jackson trying to reach deal for LED lighting

BY DAVE BENJAMIN
Staff Writer

JACKSON — The question of whether Jackson officials will be able to use a $464,500 grant from the U.S. More...

FBLA members keep busy

JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Memorial High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have been involved in numerous activities in their community. More...

Talk to focus on raising chickens

HOWELL— It wasn’t so long ago that family chicken farms lined Route 9 from Freehold to Lakewood, and the egg business was big business. More...

Panel reports on care for cats

— Dave Benjamin

JACKSON — The Jackson Township Animal Welfare Committee has been working to train people in the Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program, while at the same time its members have been caring for a significant number of cats in the community. More...

Peace poster winners named

JACKSON — Lauren Renn, an eighthgrade student at the Carl W. More...

A little something special from the dog

ARE WE THERE YET
LORI CLINCH

There is nothing that I enjoy more than a good present. Generally speaking, I like them in all varieties. More...

Bulletin Board

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 The offices of Jackson Orthodontics, 2200 West County Line Road, Jackson, will hold a dress-fitting for young women who need a free prom dress for the spring 2011 prom season. More than 100 dresses have been collected. More...

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 An Easter egg hunt hosted by the Howell Recreation Department will be held 1-3 p.m. April 9 at Oak Glen Park, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny. More...

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 A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held 6-8 p.m. April 8 at the lodge. The cost for fish dinner is $9 (two pieces) and $10 (three pieces). Chicken will also be available. More...

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Columns

We’ve finally got a reason for celebration in April

CODA
GREG BEAN

With the exception of my birthday — which I think should be a national holiday that includes gifting yours truly— there isn’t a lot to look forward to in April. More...

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Schools

Pupils shine in Olympics

JACKSON — Seventh-grade pupils from the St. Aloysius School earned honors at the 18th annual Monsignor Donovan Scholastic Olympics. The event was held at Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, on March 15. More...

Service personnel in pupils’ thoughts

PLUMSTED — Pupils at the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School are doing their part to let America’s servicemen and servicewomen know how much they are appreciated. More...

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Sports

Warriors in pursuit of Central Jersey title

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI
Correspondent

Few student-athletes can say they have played on the first two teams from their high school to go unbeaten in league play in two different sports. More...

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Brookdale Community College catcher Courtney Erndl, a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, makes a play for the Jersey Blues during a 9-1 win over Orange County Community College of Middletown, More...

Rebels will lean on pitchers

Last year Howell High School baseball coach Eric Johnson, a former Howell standout who was a member of the school’s 1994 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament championship team, led the Rebels to a 15-10 season in which they More...

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