• Pirate school offered at Jackson library

    JACKSON — Children in Jackson will have a chance to walk the plank this summer — sort of. The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, will host “Pirate School” on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., providing a chance for children five years old and up to learn how to be a pirate. Join Billy Bones (portrayed…

  • Rolling Iron Auto Show back at Allaire

    The Historic Village at Allaire will present its 17th annual Antique Rolling Iron Auto Show on Aug. 19 (rain date Aug. 26). Antique vehicles from throughout the tri-state area are expected to take part in the event. The show is open to all vehicles manufactured in 1986 and earlier. Trophies will be awarded to vehicles…

  • Report finds no fault with use of sponsorship money

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Following public claims by a former municipal employee that the Jackson Recreation Department had been misappropriating funds intended for the girls softball program, an audit performed by the township’s Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) concluded those claims were unfounded. The CBAC’s report states, “There were no misappropriations of…

  • Nazi’s son turned Jewish doctor to speak at Chabad in Manalapan

    The Holocaust is a difficult topic for most youngsters who are learning about it for the first time, but for Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, the Christian son of a World War II Nazi tank commander, it hit a lot closer to home. “My father went from the level of hero to common criminal,” said Wollschlaeger. “I…

  • DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

    Rollin’ on a river LIZZ DINNIGAN Being a former cruise industry editor, I developed a true affinity for the water. I love all types of boating adventures, and in the last three years I have experienced a 10- mile rafting trip on the Delaware with my kids, a sunset sushi schooner cruise in New York…

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     A Meet the Mayor session with Jackson Mayor Mike Reina will be held at 7 p.m. July 30 in the main meeting room of the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson. Residents may attend and ask questions of the mayor.  A “Dream Big, Read, Amazing Magic Show” by Philip and Henry…

  • Author’s newest novel puts doctor in middle of action

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Sometimes the act of committing words to a page can be a very personal experience. Authors of some of today’s best-selling titles have often said inspiration can come from the lives they live and the world around them. So what happens when the world around you is enmeshed in a…

  • CODA

    Chris Christie could give a keynote speech to remember GREG BEAN Parental advisory: Some material in this column may not be suitable for all audiences, especially those readers in grade school, grandmothers, librarians and certain members of the American Family Association, which monitors the media for stuff it considers tasteless and immoral. All right, now…

  • $20,000 expenditure for Jackson ‘infomercial’ is of dubious value

    As a former mayor and Jackson township committeeman, I was disturbed when I read comments from Mayor Michael Reina regarding the $20,000 the administration spent on advertising to promote Jackson. I have always supported sensible efforts to enhance Jackson’s commercial tax base. I supported funding a consultant to assist what was then called the Economic…

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