• Jaguars ready to tip off new basketball season

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s Brandon McDonnell (21), seen here going up against Desmond Hubert of New Egypt High School during a game that was played on Jan. 15 at Monmouth University, returns to the Jaguars’ lineup for the 2011-12 season to lead the Jaguars in their pursuit of the Shore Conference…

  • National Skating Day event comes to Howell Ice World

    HOWELL— The Garden State Skating Club (GSSC) in conjunction with Howell IceWorld will kick off the new year by celebrating National Skating Day with its inaugural open house on Jan. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at Howell Ice World, 269 Squankum Road, Howell. The National Skating Day campaign is an opportunity for local rinks…

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    Cards for everyone, except Vera LORI CLINCH The reason for the season. While I’m not one to ring my own bell, I must admit that I keep it in mind. I never write Merry X-mas (other than just now), make sure to display as many shepherds as Santas, and alternate religious hymns with my fa-la-la-las…

  • Jackson family ready to show off dogs’ skills

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Kaitlyn Scripko, 12, of Jackson, guides her Pembroke Welsh corgi Chancy through an agility course as the pair prepares to take part in an American Kennel Club competition in Orlando, Fla. ERIC SUCAR staff While a cold December rain fell just beyond the walls of the Clever K- 9 dog…

  • Hanukkah event set for Dec. 22

    On Dec. 22 at 6:45 pm, Congregation KolAmand the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will celebrate Hanukkah by lighting the third candle of a giant menorah at the Mount’s Corner shopping center at Route 537 and Wemrock Road in Freehold Township. Festivities include kindling Hanukkah lights, performances by the adult and children’s choir, games…

  • Employees receive layoff notices

    JACKSON — News of more layoff notices being sent out, and not just for the Jackson Department of Public Works, came to light on Dec. 5, signaling warning signs about the upcoming municipal budget process, currently in the drafting phase. “Unlike most towns, we go off a calendar year instead of a fiscal year,” Jackson…

  • Seats on Howell boards available for volunteers

    HOWELL — Municipal officials are seeking volunteers from the community to fill vacancies on local boards and committees . There are seats available on the Planning Board, the Zoning Board ofAdjustment, the Environmental Commission, Recreation Advisory Committee, Senior Citizen Advisory Committee and the Open Space Preservation Task Force. Howell residents are being sought to serve…

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     The sixth annual Jackson Township Hanukkah menorah lighting will be held 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 21 at the municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway. All are invited. Kosher holiday refreshments will be served in the meeting room of town hall at 4:30 p.m. Rabbi Michael Klein of Congregation Ahavat Olam will offer Hanukkah greetings, and…

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     The Jackson Township Regular Republican Organization meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Bella Terra, 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson. This month’s meeting will be held on Dec. 28. Details: 732-833-9333.

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