• datebook 

     The Jackson Township Regular Republican Organization meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The March 27 meeting will be held at the Jackson First Aid Squad building, 38 East Veterans Highway, Jackson. All Republicans are welcome. Details: 732-833-9333.  A Meet the Mayor session with Jackson Mayor Mike Reina will…

  • in the service 

    Air Force Airman Maria L. Sulinski, daughter of Janet Bigelow of Freehold and Joseph Sulinski of Howell, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and…

  • Newtown superintendent: Security should be priority

    Conn. school administrator speaks at NJASA conference BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The news of the school shooting in Newton, Conn., stunned the country on Dec. 14. But before word traveled to the national level, the shock was felt closer to home. Newtown Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson didn’t believe it at first when she…

  • on campus 

    Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, N.C, named Blake McClaren of Howell, and Jillian Anzalone and Christopher Griffin of Jackson to the dean’s list for the fall semester. Michael J. Mullen of Howell was named to the fall dean’s list at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa., where he is a sophomore early childhood education and special…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    So much for a bonding experience LORI CLINCH There’s nothing like sunny days and singing birds to make a gal realize that bikini season is fast approaching. Not that I’d even remotely consider wearing a bikini, mind you. But I might consider exposing an ankle now and then and if the weather calls for it,…

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     The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority will hold its public meetings at 5:30 pm. in its administrative offices at 135 Manhattan St., Jackson, on March 28, April 25, May 16, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 23 and Feb. 6 (reorganization). Details: 732-928-2222.  The…

  • Info will be required from massage therapy owners

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — An ordinance dealing with the licensure of what was being referred to as “therapeutic massage establishments” in Plumsted has been adopted by the Township Committee. The ordinance primarily deals with requiring a background check of current and potential owners of massage establishments in the municipality. “With this ordinance,…

  • Freeholders respond to residents’ concerns

    Crossroads at Howell seniors had questions on schedule of county bus service BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has formally responded to concerns about a county bus service for senior citizens. Residents of Crossroads at Howell had recently written to the freeholders to express their concerns about the…

  • Worship center will stage Easter drama

    Monmouth Worship Center, Marlboro, will present its annual Easter drama, “Jesus Never Changes,” at 7 p.m. March 23-24 and March 29. Directed and written by Troy Davis of Jackson, the original production presents a look at humanity and the character of God, past and present, according to a press release. Scenes of contemporary life are…

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