• Resident faces drug charges

    JACKSON – An investigation involving the Jackson Police Department and a K-9 unit from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Jackson man suspected of dealing in narcotics. On May 8 an investigation led by Detective Sgt. Frank Mendez and Detective Mitch Cowit resulted in the arrest of William Volkes…

  • Ocean wants to continue deal with Dept. of Defense

    I n the first five years of an agreement between Ocean County and the U.S. Navy, more than 2,000 acres around the military base now known as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central News Jersey has been preserved as open space. “That is a significant number and it means a great deal to the future…

  • CODA

    Nanny states say being healthy is no cakewalk GREG BEAN I t’s funny what memories of childhood stick with you as clearly as if they happened yesterday. I remember a night when I was in second grade, when the school I was attending had its annual fundraising carnival, and part of the festivities featured a…

  • Panel has a mix of political representation

    This letter is in response to Jackson Councilman Mike Kafton’s press release insinuating that the Jackson Citizens Budget Advisory Committee “has a connection to the mayor” and is “politically beholden to the mayor.” First and foremost I have to acknowledge Mr. Kafton’s accuracy on one thing. I am proud to say I am a registered…

  • Unknown fate of puppy concerns resident

    My name is Ashley and I am 19 years old. My boyfriend and I had been searching for the perfect puppy and we finally found her at a privately owned kennel near our home. We found a sweet little black and white pit bull mix puppy and we fell in love with her. As a…

  • datebook •••

    Noah Banvelos, 3, gets a lesson in firefighting from firefighter Jason Laramie during New Egypt Day on May 12. Family fun was on tap all day in historic downtown New Egypt in Plumsted Township. SCOTT FRIEDMAN • The Jackson Jaguar Marching Band Parents Association will host an art/gift basket auction May 18 at the Jackson…

  • Agriculture group has much to offer

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell HOWELL — The Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, a community service organization in Howell that offers music, theater and agricultural education, will hold a health fair on May 19. Exhibitors at the health fair are expected to include healing remedies through herbal…

  • Entries sought for Senior Poets Laureate

    Entries are being accepted in the 20th annual National Senior Poets Laureate Poetry Competition for American poets age 50 and older. A laureate poet will be named for each state and territory represented, and the writers of the two best laureate poems will receive the National Senior Poet Laureate Award ($500) and National Senior Poet…

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