Author: Jennifer Ortiz
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Dogs continue to progress following rescue in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – A total of 293 dogs, and counting, are continuing to recover following their rescue from a home in Howell earlier this month. Last week, Joseph and Charlene Hendricks were identified as the residents who were keeping the dogs in their home on Bennett Road. The home was the…
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Howell school board adopts budget for 2016-17
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL —The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $117.72 million budget to fund the operation of the the district from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The budget will be supported by the collection of $76.62 million in taxes from Howell’s residential and commercial property…
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Chaplains serving Howell Police Department and community
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Police Chief Andrew Kudrick said he regularly looks for ways to expand services in the Howell Police Department to make it a better place for employees. To that end, Kudrick recently initiated a chaplains program in the department. The program has created a partnership with religious leaders who…
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Relay for Life raises fund to continue cancer battle
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — It is said that hope is being able to see the light despite the darkness. On June 10, the Howell High School football field will illuminate the night sky in that spirit. White luminaria bags will be set up to spell out the word “Hope” and they will…
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Howell Heritage Group plans events at library
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — To Ann Julian, who is a member of the Heritage Group of Howell, pursuing local history means each question that is answered leads to another question to be asked. “And you say, ‘Gee, that was interesting. Let me take it just a little bit further.’ You get the…
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Efforts underway to restore Allentown burial site
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – An old burial ground on Lakeview Drive contains the history of Allentown’s 18th century roots. From the earliest settlers of the village to the town’s first meeting house, the site is a link to Allentown’s past. Efforts are underway to restore the burial ground so it can appear as…
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County clerk: Veterans appreciate offers of discounts
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer A recent article published by Greater Media Newspapers about a Monmouth County program that honors veterans has led numerous individuals to contact the county clerk’s office. The program is known as “Honoring our Heroes.” Through the program, the county clerk’s office issues an identification card to veterans of the armed…
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Flea market and food trucks arrive at Taunton School
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Taunton School PTA members will host an outdoor flea market and food truck event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at the school, 41 Taunton Drive, Howell. PTA Treasurer Kelly Tiboldo said the goal of the event is to raise money for school programs, with a…
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5.19 Farm-to-table effort inspires Merrick Farm owner
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – Marilyn Schlossbach, an executive chef and restaurant owner, and Susan Keymer, the owner of Merrick Farm, have teamed up to bring farm-to-table food to New Jersey. Schlossbach, who owns five dining locations along the Jersey Shore, said the flavor and quality of taste of a product that is fresh from…
