• Howell man given 15 years for stabbing friend to death

    A Howell resident was sentenced on Jan. 25 to a 15-year prison term after pleading guilty last year to one count of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Julius K. Garrett, 26, of Howell, was sentenced to 15 years in state prison by state Superior Court Judge Francis J. Vernoia,…

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     The Harlem Wizards will take on the staff of Jackson’s Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School in a fundraiser scheduled for 7 p.m. March 13 at Jackson Liberty High School, Jackson. Tickets for the game can be purchased at the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School or at the website www.harlemwizards.com. Student admission is $10 in advance and $12 at…

  • Panel taking a hands-on approach to massage issue

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — The members of the Plumsted Township Committee are trying to get a handle on a potentially slippery situation. To that end, the committee has introduced an ordinance that deals with the licensing of what are referred to as therapeutic massage establishments. A public hearing is set for March…

  • Judge recommends principal be let go

    Commissioner of Education will have final say on FRHSD matter involving Jeff Simon BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A n administrative law judge has forwarded a recommendation to the state Commissioner of Education that Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon be removed from his position due to multiple violations of Freehold Regional High School District…

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     The Jackson Taxpayer Association meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Bella Terra, 3 Kathleen Drive, Jackson. Details: 609-891-7258.  Karaoke nights will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Proceeds will benefit the post. For…

  • Geffken steps down from council

    FARMINGDALE — Democratic Councilman Richard Geffken resigned from the Borough Council on Feb. 6, citing health concerns. “It’s unfortunate that Rick is unable to complete his term because he has accomplished so much in his short time on the council,” Farmingdale Democratic Municipal Chairman Jan Zientek said. Zientek said Geffken and Democratic Councilwoman Carly Immen…

  • Fundraiser for Camp Quality set

    JACKSON — Solo Bella Italian restaurant, 426 Chandler Road, Jackson, will host a fundraiser to benefit Camp Quality New Jersey, the nonprofit organization providing free sleep-away camping experiences for children with cancer. The fundraiser will be held on Feb. 20. From 6-9 p.m., Solo Bella will donate 10 percent of the night’s proceeds directly to…

  • State deadlines loom on school district mandates

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Big changes to curricula, standardized testing procedures and teacher evaluations are coming in the near future to New Jersey school districts. In the 2013-14 school year, district administrators must implement new teacher evaluation models, as well as the Common Core State Standards, which are expected to boost academic requirements. In…

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     “Six Million and One,” a documentary film produced in 2011, will be shown at 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township. “Six Million and One” follows filmmaker David Fisher and his two brothers and sister as they journey to Austria and the United…

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