Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • 124 seniors graduate from New Egypt High School

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — An impressive group of seniors has graduated from New Egypt High School. On June 25, 124 young men and women marked a milestone in their lives and became the newest alumni of New Egypt High School. In his address to students, parents, teachers, administrators and family members, Plumsted…

  • School board recognizes students

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN BY DAVE Staff Writer As the 2009-10 school year neared its conclusion, the Jackson Board of Education recognized students for their accomplishments during the academic year. The Jackson Liberty High School jazz band, which ended the 2009-10 school year with a third-place showing in the New Jersey State Jazz Finals, performs for…

  • Practical advice for grads: once more into the breach

    CODA GREG BEAN As happens every year at this time, we’ve heard a lot of graduation addresses filled with uplifting exhortations that basically come down to “be the best that you can be.” I think First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech to graduating high school students in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood was the most moving of…

  • Harry E. Kurtz

    Mr. Kurtz, 81, of Old Bridge, died June 10, 2010, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Redfield. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Kurtz; five children, Harry Kurtz Jr., and his wife, Gayle, of Jackson, Robert Kurtz, and his wife, Patricia, of Batavia, N.Y., and Carol Dolan,…

  • Many people played a role in day’s success

    New Egypt Day on May 15 was a huge success due to many people who worked together for the benefit of the community. Main Street New Egypt would like to thank the people and organizations that contributed to another great day in New Egypt. Many thanks to Mayor Ron Dancer and the Township Committee, the…

  • Josephine “Jo Jo” Russo

    Mrs. Russo, 75, of Jackson, died May 24, 2010, at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived there until moving to Jackson in 1996. She served as executive director for the New York City Bowling Proprietors Association for many years. She was one of the founders of the Winding Ways Italian American Club…

  • Tragedy strikes on I-195

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN It is said that God, bless His heart, works in mysterious ways. Sometimes you just have to wonder what He may be thinking. Spend too much time doing that, and you can go a little insane. But it is impossible for me to be the editor of newspapers that cover…

  • Plumsted resident seeking more details on school busing plans

    We just received our survey about courtesy busing and have a few questions or concerns which hopefully can be addressed by the Plumsted School District. • The cost is still only an estimate and is kind of high consideringwewere told the savings is $250 a student. Where does the extra $200 go? Why can’t we…