• ON CAMPUS

    Paul A Tarnacki Jr. of Howell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management from Alvernia University, Reading, Pa. York College of Pennsylvania, York, Pa., awarded degrees to the following local students, all from Howell: Jaclyn Savino, cum laude, a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology; Michael Savino, a Bachelor of Science degree in…

  • Memorial Day contest winners announced

    Representatives from American Legion Post 504, Jackson, recently visited and participated in a Memorial Day ceremony at St. Aloysius School, Jackson. Students from the seventh grade were invited to participate in an essay competition with the theme “What Memorial Day Means to Me.” The winners were Michael Werthmuller, first place; Ashley Bock, second place; and…

  • Plumsted TNR group receives ASPCA grant

    For the third consecutive year, the Plumsted Township Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Committee has received a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) that will be used to help fund the 2013 Plumsted Township TNR program for feral cats. “The TNR Committee really appreciates the help that the ASPCA…

  • Neighbors give Jackson soldier warm homecoming welcome

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Upon his return home to Jackson, U.S. Army New Jersey National Guard Spc. Jacob Sherry was welcomed by his uncle, Barry MacNeil (l), and cousin, Christian MacNeil (c). The members of the Sherry family of Jackson are sleeping a lot better these days. “We are so excited and, most…

  • Towns seek to recoup $246M in local court fees

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Unpaid municipal court fines and fees have become a $246 million problem in New Jersey, and towns throughout the state are turning to collection agencies to bring in some of that money. In the last 20 years, local courts from Sussex to Cape May counties have accrued thousands — and…

  • Jackson awards contract for road upgrades to C.J. Hesse

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The Jackson Township Council has awarded a contract to C.J. Hesse Inc. to make improvements to local streets and to the Department of Public Works yard. The council took the action at its meeting on June 11. According to information provided by the township, the following bids were received: …

  • Photo

    Jackson Township’s Jessica Kwiecinski (above) and her twin sister, Casey, share a love of the big wave and have recently competed in high-level surfing competitions at the Jersey Shore in Sea Bright and Spring Lake. See story, page 66. LAURIE GLASSER PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Jack of all trades

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: We’ve taken up backcountry hiking and camping, often requiring travel on wet, rutted dirt roads to get to the trails. We’ve learned that a conventional jack isn’t useful when you need to change a tire because it sinks into the muck. Is there anything you can think of that would…

  • Finding the best deals on used cars

    Used vehicle prices remain high, so it pays to shop around for the best deal. But how far are you willing to drive to find a bargain? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The good news for new-car shoppers is that resale values remain strong, meaning they’ll get more money for their existing rides in trade.…

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