February 16, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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Lorna Brown of the New Egypt section of Plumsted and Scott Herflicker of Toms River, Ocean County’s 4-H ambassadors, attended the State Agricultural Convention Delegates’ Dinner on Jan. More...

Efficient lights on way to Jackson

JACKSON — The township has entered into a contract agreement with Jersey Central Power & Light for the retrofitting of existing street lights with light-emitting diode (LED) lighting. More...

Ocean freeholders introduce budget

The Ocean County Board of Freeholders unveiled its proposed 2012 spending package, keeping to its pledge of no surprises when it comes to the county’s budget. More...

Residents feel violated by spate of burglaries

Jackson police searching for suspects as criminals strike different parts of town
BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

JACKSON— It is a scene no one wants to see. After a long day at work, a resident returns home to find that his residence has been burglarized. More...

Neighborhood watch groups start to spring up in Jackson

BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

JACKSON — As residents throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties continue to be the victims of a recent spike in home burglaries, people in Jackson have started working with police to try to make their community less inviting to criminals. More...

Options for new playground to be considered in Plumsted

BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

PLUMSTED — A new panel that will investigate the possible options for a new park in Plumsted has been given the green light by the Township Committee. More...

Plumsted board moves school vote to November

— Andrew Martins

PLUMSTED — The members of the Plumsted SchoolDistrict Board of Education voted unanimously on Feb. 8 to move the date of the annual school election from April to November. Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law on Jan. More...

Opinion

ARE WE THERE YET

He says I don’t need my floppy anymore
LORI CLINCH

I s it me, or is technology moving at the speed of light? It seems like just yesterday that I was riding around in my car with a new-fangled cassette player as I sang Foreigner at the top of my lungs. More...

DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

Tubing during a snowless winter
LIZZ DINNIGAN

Give me a tube and a snow mountain, and I turn into a child. If you’ve never tried it, snow tubing has the same sensation as sledding, except it’s bumpier and you don’t have to hoof it back up the hill. More...

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Sports

Evans learning the ropes with Rutgers hoop team

Jackson Memorial graduate gets two recent starts as coach shakes up squad
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI
Correspondent

Christa Evans hoped for an opportunity to see playing time with the Rutgers University basketball team this season, and she did, in fact, see action in every game the Scarlet Knights played. More...

Jaguars, Lions ready for District 21 mat action

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI
Correspondent
JEFF GRANIT staff

The township of Jackson could be well represented at the state wrestling tournament in two weeks if a few things fall into place and wrestlers compete to the billing they will carry into the district and regional tournaments. More...

sport shorts •••

The NJ Marlins seek dedicated, hardworking baseball players ages 10-18 for the 2012 spring/summer and fall seasons. All interested players must fill out a player prospect form at www.njmarlins.com. More...

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Howell’s Land O’ Pines School commemorates 50th birthday

Students, staff members take pride in celebrating record of excellence
BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

The 50th birthday of the Land O’ Pines School in Howell is being celebrated in grand style with a series of activities throughout the 2011-12 school year. More...

Attendees have a howling good time at Super Pet Expo

Vendors provide products, services, treats for pets of all shapes and sizes
BY JENNIFER AMATO
Staff Writer

There was an orange dog. And a yellow dog. And a Chihuahua walking around with glitter and stickers. No, Lady Gaga did not fancy up any pets and visit Edison last weekend. Instead, Toni Panick and Heather Curtis did. More...

Ocean will offer class for master composters

I ndividuals interested in training as master composters can participate in the Ocean County master composter training program scheduled for consecutive Saturdays in March. More...

Jackson man charged with attempted carjacking

JACKSON — A Jackson resident is facing multiple criminal charges following his alleged involvement in an incident on the afternoon of Jan. 31. More...

Council rules state law is unfunded mandate

Anti-bullying statute must be reconsidered by state legislators
BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI
Staff Writer

I f the state Legislature wants to keep the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights on the books, it is going to need to pony up some money to help New Jersey school districts implement it, according to a ruling from the Council on Local Mandates. More...

Jackson mayor wants to know when service members are coming home

BY ANDREW MARTINS
Staff Writer

JACKSON — Mayor Mike Reina is asking family members, friends or neighbors who know a returning member of the armed forces to notify his office so the township can honor the men and women who have selflessly served their nation. More...

Howell residents stew as bridge project lingers

BY JAMES McEVOY
Staff Writer

HOWELL— The Echo Lake bridge replacement project in Howell which was initially slated for a Dec. 31, 2011, completion date is now targeted for completion in March, according to Monmouth County officials. More...

Bulletin Board

datebook •••

• The Jackson Township Regular Republican Organization meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The Feb. 22 meeting will be held at the Jackson Township first aid building, 38 East Veterans Highway, at 7:30 pm. All Republicans are welcome. More...

Parents Night Out slated for Feb. 24

A Parents Night Out program for parents with special-needs children and their siblings will be held 6-9 p.m. Feb. 24 at the DeBows United Methodist Church. More...

Volunteers needed for Kimball Closet

Kimball Medical Center, a Barnabas Health facility, seeks volunteers to assist at Kimball Closet, one of three thrift shops owned and managed by the Kimball Medical Center Foundation. Volunteers are needed immediately on Tuesdays between 10 a.m. More...

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Columns

CODA

New law lets a little more sun shine on government
GREG BEAN

Over 30 years in the news business, and much of that in New Jersey, I learned firsthand how hard it is to find out how some branches of government are spending your tax dollars. More...

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Business

business briefs •••

Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, is hiring more than 4,100 employees, including 200 interns, for the 2012 season. The park will host a job fair Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

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