• Police: Raid at Lakewood apartments yields drugs, suspects

    Following a law enforcement operation that was aimed at curtailing the production and distribution of heroin in Ocean County, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that 19 people were arrested over the weekend of June 14-16. Eight of those 19 individuals were arrested in an operation in Lakewood. The Ocean County Special Operations Group Task…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Alison Horta of Howell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health science from Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pa. Rebecca Newman of Howell was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering with distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Ma. Theresa Bucco of Jackson was named the dean’s list for the spring semester at…

  • Jackson Memorial graduation

    Jackson Memorial High School held its 48th annual commencement in Jackson on June 18. Rain forced the ceremony to be held indoors. Top right: Valedictorian Ashley Collimore addresses her fellow graduates, teachers, friends and family members. Commencement at Jackson Liberty High School took place on the same day. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • She wasn’t about to let us forget

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch My dear and precious mother has been busily making preparations for her favorite day of the year — her birthday. This year was a significant birthday. I know this because she called and told me so. She started calling me six months before the big day, a week ahead…

  • Discover ‘Who Burned Down the Forest’

    Someone has been causing mischief at the Howell Iron Works. In 1836, a mysterious arsonist burned down a parcel of forestry belonging to James P. Allaire’s iron works. As timber was a key ingredient in the process producing iron, this was considered a very grave offense. Join the “villagers” at the iron works in Allaire…

  • Applications available for housing rehab program

    JACKSON — Nearly nine months after the Jackson Township Council approved a $1.3 million plan to rehabilitate a number of substandard affordable housing units, officials announced the application process for residents is underway. The plan is expected to accommodate repairs to 46 low-income residential units throughout Jackson. “The primary goal is to allow residents to…

  • Plumsted committee OKs school resource officers

    PLUMSTED By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — In an effort to continue to provide two school resource officers (SRO) to the Plumsted Township School District, the Township Committee approved the appointment of two full-time probationary officers and an interlocal service agreement with the school district during a special meeting on June 19. Both actions…

  • Gellman’s work featured in mobile museum

    The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced the launch of the nation’s first mobile Hall of Fame museum, featuring images created by Gary Gellman of Gellman Images, Adelphia. A public unveiling of the mobile Hall of Fame museum was held on June 24 in Liberty State Park, Jersey City. The ceremony honored Hall of…

  • Farmingdale Borough Council introduces municipal budget

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer FARMINGDALE — The Borough Council has introduced a $780,181 municipal budget for 2013. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 7 p.m. July 16 at the community center, according to Chief Financial Officer Robbin D. Kirk. Residents may ask questions about the budget or offer their comments…

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