February 2, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Jackson furlough flap settled

BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

A potential unfair labor practice ruling that threatened to put the Jackson municipal budget in jeopardy has been avoided through a settlement with two local unions, officials announced during the Jan. More...

State rep. seeks to remove roadblocks to pot program

BY JESSICA SMITH
Staff Writer

A s the medical marijuana issue continues to heat up throughout New Jersey, with the governing bodies in Upper Freehold Township, Plumsted, Howell and the Monmouth County freeholders passing legislation that would prevent medical marijuana facilities More...

Knights plan awards dinner

Members of many Knights of Pythias lodges from around New Jersey have worked all year to raise money for a variety of charities. More...

AKC agility event proves a thrill for teens, dogs

BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

JACKSON — For many families, a dog can mean many years of fun, happiness and unwavering companionship. More...

Nature programs scheduled

HOWELL— The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, is filling the days of winter with nature programs for children. More...

Letters

Deferred compensation has us in a tough spot

I read in Greg Bean’s recent column of his and others displeasure with public workers’ sick and vacation day buy-backs and other benefits they receive when retiring. More...

Monmouth Park is turning into taxpayers’ black hole

The time has arrived for New Jersey to sell, lease or close Monmouth Park race track in Oceanport. How many more millions of taxpayers’ dollars have to be pumped into the state’s political pit? More...

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Regarding a Jan. More...

DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

Coco Key: Water park in winter
LIZZ DINNIGAN

I nstead of buying our sons gifts for their birthdays, my husband and I give them a fun, interactive “experience.” Our boys were born in December and January, so between the overwhelming number of presents received at their birthday parti More...

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Schools

Ardena School excels with student leadership program

BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

HOWELL — Just as lighthouses are used to assist navigation, theArdena School administration is hoping the school can serve as a beacon for student enrichment and success. More...

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Julia Mascali, 10, participates in a warm-up drill with other fifth-graders during a clinic that was sponsored by the Howell Basketball Club at the Ardena School on Jan. 27. More...

Howell will conduct its school vote in November

Using new state law, board votes 5-3 to move away from April election
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has narrowly approved a resolution to move the date of the annual school election from April to November. The board members approved the measure with a 5-3 vote at their Jan. More...

Rising reality TV star’s ‘sweet home’ is in Millstone

Area man adds CMT’s ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ to his credits
BY JESSICA SMITH
Staff Writer

While Millstone Township in Monmouth County may be one of the last places that comes to mind when New Jerseyans think “city,” that all changes when one crosses the Mason-Dixon Line. More...

Council OKs orientation policy for new members

BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

HOWELL — The Howell Township Council has passed a resolution that establishes an orientation policy to ease the transition into public office for future members of the governing body. The measure was approved at the council’s Jan. More...

Bowman Road bridge replacement advancing

With a March 15 deadline looming, initial work to replace the Bowman Road bridge in Jackson is under way, according to the Ocean County Board of Freeholders. More...

Harrogate resident celebrates century of life and adventure

FlorenceAmeliaAichele ofMaplewood recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She now resides at Harrogate, a continuing care retirement community in Lakewood. One of four children, Aichele was born Jan. More...

Bulletin Board

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• A comedy night will be presented on Feb. 11 by the New Egypt Elks Special Children’s Committee. The evening will include a buffet, DJ music, draft beer and soda in addition to the comedy show. The cost is $30 per person. More...

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• The Books and Bounce program for children ages 2-4 and their parents will be offered by St. Aloysius School, Jackson. The class will meet one morning a week for five weeks. More...

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• Black History Month will be celebrated at the Jackson Library with the Civil War movie “Glory” at 3 p.m. Feb. 9. More...

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Columns

CODA

Sometimes, we all need a coach in our corner
GREG BEAN

Now that I’m not punching a time clock any longer, I’m always looking for ways to supplement the family’s bottom line without taking too much time away from doing things I really want to do, but don’t put much in the old check More...

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Obituaries

Alfred J. Ossino

Mr. Ossino, 76, of Lakewood, died Jan. 7, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was employed as a manager for Hawthorn and Summerfield, Freehold, for 22 years. Prior to retiring in 1988, he was the owner of Mr. More...

James J. Lawrence Jr.

Mr. Lawrence, 54, of Jackson, formerly of Newark, died Jan. 24, 2012, at St. Barnabas Hospital, Newark, after a short illness. He was employed as an ASE master mechanic by Strauss Auto, Lakewood, for 28 years. More...

Doris Lee Hennings

Mrs. Hennings, 46, of Jackson, formerly of Elizabeth, died Jan. 25, 2012, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. She graduated from the Elizabeth GeneralMedical Center School of Nursing in Elizabeth. More...

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Sports

Brick Mem. tops Howell in SCT wrestling finals

Rebels will now gear up for state team tournament
BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

The Howell High School wrestling team won the battle, but lost the war. More...

Jr. Titans hockey players tendered by NAHL teams

BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

I ce hockey has taken Farmingdale resident Trevor Heuser all over the country, but one place he never expected to be playing in was Corpus Christi, Texas. More...

Kelly, Howell girls dominate county bowling tourney

Howell H.S. boys also win, giving school a sweep of Monmouth crowns
BY TIM MORRIS
Staff Writer

Shanna Kelly started bowling just for fun. She was averaging in the 90’s and thought that was pretty good. In her freshman year at Howell High School, Kelly tried out for the Rebels’ bowling team and received a rude awakening. More...

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