October 13, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Poetry brings solace for Gold Star father

BY KATHY CHANG
Staff Writer

A fter many restless and sleepless nights, the words just started spilling out on paper. First came the poem “Always on My Mind,” which William Koch Jr. wrote about his son, U.S. Army Cpl. Steven R. More...

Howell man to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’

HOWELL — Jay Peterson of Howell will appear on the iconic television game show “Jeopardy!” on Oct. 20. More...

Two men arrested in firearms incident

Plumsted schools were placed in lockdown mode on the morning of Oct. 5
BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

PLUMSTED — An incident involving firearms led to the lockdown of Plumsted school district on the morning of Oct. 5. The report of shots being fired also caused the New Egypt Flea Market Village on Route 537 to be evacuated. More...

Four facing drug charges in Jackson

JACKSON — Four people were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses on Oct. 6 after police identified their black Chevrolet Cobalt as a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Berkeley Township. More...

Residents to vote on ambulance

PLUMSTED — A special election seeking voter approval for the purchase of a new ambulance for the New Egypt First Aid Squad is scheduled to take place on Oct. 19. More...

Parent helpline deals with substance issues

When parents find out their teenager is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. More...

Fecher tapped for new post in Howell

HOWELL — Steven Fecher, a confidential aide to the township manager, has been named Howell’s new director of community relations. More...

Architect hired to review conditions at Global site

HOWELL — The Township Council has hired an architect who will assess conditions at Howell’s newest acquisition — the Global office building on Route 9 north. More...

Residents can help families in need

JACKSON — The community is welcome to attend an open house on Oct. 22 from 9-11 a.m. More...

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In celebration of St. Francis of Assisi’s love of animals, the Rev. Fernando Lopez, assisted by parishioner Rosie Raymond, gave a special blessing to animals who gathered at St. More...

Letters

Students should be exposed to many ideas

I am writing in reference to Borden Applegate’s letter to the editor, “Leave Faith-Based Theories at Home,” which was published in the Tri-Town News on Sept. 15. More...

Waiver would have an impact on resources

The League of Women Voters has been in the forefront of efforts to protect air, land and water resources since the 1960s. More...

Young people are only asking for a chance to succeed in life

Eleven hours in detention. Most of that time spent handcuffed on a bus and part of it spent in a jail cell with no food, water or use of the facilities. That is how my son spent a recent Saturday. More...

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Columns

CODA

They’re mad, and they’re not gonna take it anymore
GREG BEAN

So, the Occupy Wall Street protests spilled over into New Jersey in a small way last week, after a hundred or so activists turned up in Jersey City, and fewer than 50 showed up in Trenton on Thursday to spread their amorphous message of social discon More...

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Obituaries

Elizabeth M. Gunther

Mrs. Gunther, 99, of Howell, died Sept. 23, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. A certified public accountant, she graduated from Rider College’s former Trenton location. Mrs. More...

Edythe V. Weston

Mrs. Weston, 67, of Howell, died Sept. 11, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, after a battle with cancer. She grew up in Wanamassa and resided in Ocean Grove for more than 30 years before moving to Howell. More...

Frances Rosamilia

Mrs. Rosamilia, 94, of Freehold Township, formerly of Hazlet and Toms River, died Sept. 30, 2011, at home. More...

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Business

business briefs 

The Plumsted Business and Merchants Association is planning a Fall Consumer/Business Expo for Nov. 5 at the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School on Main Street. The cost for a table is $35 for PBMAmembers and $50 for nonmembers. More...

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State relaxes stand on Howell bond plan

Town expects to repay money to residents who won tax appeals
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

Howell officials’ plan to sell bonds and use the proceeds to pay off property owners’ successful tax appeals is back on. More...

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Wounded veterans from America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with veterans from Vietnam, Korea and World War II, were honored in Jackson on Oct. More...

Cpl. Curtin honored during special event

On Sept. 28, a team of active duty military runners from Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst in south central New Jersey set out from Cape May Lighthouse to run 157 miles through New Jersey to finish on Sept. More...

Bill to provide funds into study of autism

A little more than 14 years ago, on Sept. 13, 1997, Bobbie and Billy Gallagher, residents of Brick Township with two small children with autism, walked into their congressman’s office looking for help. More...

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A “paddle out” event to honor the memory of local surfer Ryan Victor Cappuzzo will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Island Beach State Park, Ocean County, in section A-2. More...

‘State of the Schools’ talk to be offered

JACKSON — All Jackson parents and residents are invited to attend the annual educational forum and State of the Schools presentation to be held at the Oct. 18 Board of Education meeting. More...

Jackson intersection undergoing repairs

BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

JACKSON – The intersection of Cambridge and Buckingham drives in Jackson will be closed until at least mid- November as work to replace a culvert and relocate a water main gets set to start. More...

Alpha School honored for fighting hunger

JACKSON — The Alpha School in Jackson recently received a National School of Distinction status from the Schools Fight Hunger program. More...

Shared services summit reviews opportunities

BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

Citing an ongoing need to produce cost-savings and efficiency in government, state and county officials held a shared services summit to discuss county programs that are available for municipalities. More...

Jackson man faces multiple sex charges

JACKSON — The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a Jackson man is in custody after he allegedly sexually assaulted a girl over the course of several months. More...

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Helena Rystrom, 4, slides down the Vertical Rush inflatable ride during a visit to the annual Howell Day festivities that were held on Sept. 24 at Oak Glen Park, Howell. More...

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Wounded veterans from America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with veterans from Vietnam, Korea and World War II, were honored at the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, Jackson, on Oct More...

Bulletin Board

St. Aloysius to host concert on Oct. 29

The Rev. Scott Shaffer will be joined on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. More...

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 A Senior Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd. Transportation can be provided for seniors who do not drive. For details, call 732-928-1200, ext. 243. More...

Inaugural MudManX coming to Lakewood

The first MudManX event is coming to FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood on Oct. 22. More...

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Opinion

ARE WE THERE YET

Girl, you’ve simply got to have it
LORI CLINCH

I love to shop. I won’t deny it. Give me a couple of coupons, blue-light specials and a stack of items billed at a price worthy of throwing down for, and my heart goes all aflutter. More...

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Sports

Howell gymnasts score big in win over South Brunswick

Rebels are on verge of winning A North title
BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

The Howell High School gymnastics team is one dual meet win away from reclaiming the Shore Conference A North Division title outright. The Rebels, who once ruled A North, finished second behind Freehold Township in 2009 and 2010. More...

sport shorts 

Wall Stadium Speedway in Wall Township will present the first of three post-season specials on Oct. 22. The “Halloween Spooky Spectacular” will feature all five of the speedway’s regular divisions, plus two touring classes. More...

Warriors and Redbirds set for gridiron showdown

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI
Correspondent

What was a neighborhood rivalry from when New Egypt High School started playing varsity football 10 years ago has turned into a meaningful showdown for the Warriors and the Allentown High School Redbirds. More...

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