• Idalia M. Schaeffer

    Mrs. Schaeffer, 73, of New Egypt, died May 7, 2012, at her sister’s home in Gardners, Pa. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley H. Schaeffer; and a daughter, Margaret L. Cifuentez. Surviving are three children, Diane J. Allen and her husband, Mark, of New Egypt, Bruce E. Schaeffer and his wife, Lori, of Mantua,…

  • Clifford E. Snyder

    Mr. Snyder, 79, of Englishtown, died May 16, 2012, at home. He was born in Englishtown and resided there his entire life, working and managing his grain farming business. Surviving are two sons, Clifford Jr. of Manalapan and Joseph of Jackson; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Robert Carchesio of Manalapan; and three grandchildren. A…

  • Adelphia pupils create a special care package

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — Students at the Adelphia School, Route 524, are finalizing a care package for a special member of the armed forces who is currently serving in Afghanistan. Unlike a typical care package that includes toiletries, snacks or prepaid phone cards, the Adelphia pupils donated tennis balls, freeze-dried liver treats,…

  • in the service •••

    Air Force Airman Erin D. Hutcherson, daughter of Connie and Henry Hutcherson Jr. of Lakewood, 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 skills. Hutcherson…

  • Photos

    Local rock band Breathing Blue and DJ Gotts were on the scene as Bamboozle returned to its Asbury Park roots May 18-20. The 10th annual festival featured a lineup of pop, rock, punk, metal and more on seven stages, including a beachfront main stage. Headliners included Foo Fighters, Incubus, Skrillex — topped off on Sunday…

  • Taunton pupils raise $10K through St. Jude Math-A-Thon to help kids battling cancer

    HOWELL — Students at the Taunton Elementary School recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon program and raised $10,000 to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases. “We are so proud of our students for embracing Math-A-Thon and raising critical funds for St. Jude,” said Cari Kennedy, coordinator of the event.…

  • Rec program rates will remain stable in Jackson

    JACKSON — Following weeks of discourse regarding proposed fee increases for various summer recreation programs, the Jackson Township Council opted to abandon the ordinance altogether during its meeting on May 8. Officials said the decision to end consideration of the ordinance came after the Department of Public Works employees who handle the recreation programs failed…

  • Memorial Day ceremony will air live

    JACKSON — The Jackson community is invited to “attend’’ the annual Jackson School DistrictAir Force Junior ROTC Memorial Day Ceremony, which is held the Friday preceding the holiday, right in their own homes. This year’s assembly, which is usually attended by students and invited area veterans, will be broadcast live for the first time via…

  • Howell K-8 seeks funding to aid anti-bullying efforts

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — Administrators in the Howell K-8 School District have applied for $140,000 from the state to support the implementation of New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. The Board of Education unanimously approved the application at its May 2 meeting. By applying to the $1 million fund that was…

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