• GUEST COLUMN

    Recycling delivers benefits to New Jersey in many ways BOB MARTIN A s we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the state’s milestone Mandatory Recycling Act this year, it is time to re-energize the recycling movement in New Jersey and go for the green. Recycling offers environmental benefits and dollars for municipal coffers — a real…

  • Music of ’60s and ’70s to come alive

    Songwriter-producer Marc Ribler will present Marc Ribler and Friends, a night of 1960s and 1970s pop, rock and soul classics, at Ocean County College, Toms River, on Aug. 18. SUZY GRAHAM Marc Ribler and Friends will perform a night of 1960s and 1970s pop, rock and soul classics when they appear in concert at the…

  • Applicant: Route 33 corner is just right for Quick Chek

    Approval of store would mean full traffic signal at intersection with Colts Neck Road BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has started hearing an application that proposes the construction of a convenience store with gasoline service at the corner of Route 33 and Colts Neck Road. The application, filed by Quick…

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     Dream Big, an end-of-summer party, will be held from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Plumsted library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary. For details, call 609-758-7888.  Paul Wilbur in concert, hosted by the Beth Zion Messianic Synagogue, will be held…

  • Land swaps will correct technicalities at 2 sites

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Two land diversions were the focal points in a presentation by representatives of T&M Associates during a recent meeting of the Jackson Township Council. The land diversions were described as being necessary to clear up some minor issues with previous diversions, as well as to ensure the permanent…

  • Federal funds will cover road upgrade in Jackson

    JACKSON — Work to bring safety improvements to Route 571 and Francis Mills Road in Jackson is scheduled to begin by late fall, according to Ocean County officials. “This is a project that has many facets and will be a benefit to motorists when completed,” Freeholder John P. Kelly said. “In addition, the work is…

  • CentraState to host wine tasting benefit

    CentraState Healthcare Foundation will present its 11th annual multiple sclerosis fundraiser, “An Evening in the Vineyards,” from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus at CentraState Medical Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. The event will feature a sampling of more than 70 wines from around the world, craft…

  • Youngster’s wish for a pool is granted

    Dakota Schick, 10, of Howell, is battling thyroid tumor BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Make-A-Wish New Jersey was joined by local businesses and the Ramtown Fire Company to make Dakota Schick’s dream of getting a pool in his backyard a reality this summer. HOWELL — During the dog days of summer it is normal for…

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