• Elizabeth M. Gunther

    Mrs. Gunther, 99, of Howell, died Sept. 23, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. A certified public accountant, she graduated from Rider College’s former Trenton location. Mrs. Gunther was a direct descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. She was predeceased by her husband, James Gunther, in 1967; and a…

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    Helena Rystrom, 4, slides down the Vertical Rush inflatable ride during a visit to the annual Howell Day festivities that were held on Sept. 24 at Oak Glen Park, Howell. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Jackson man faces multiple sex charges

    JACKSON — The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a Jackson man is in custody after he allegedly sexually assaulted a girl over the course of several months. Rick White, 19, of Jackson, faces charges of aggravated sexual assault indicating sexual penetration on a child under 13, sexual assault indicating sexual contact with a child…

  • Fecher tapped for new post in Howell

    HOWELL — Steven Fecher, a confidential aide to the township manager, has been named Howell’s new director of community relations. According to a job description provided by the township, the director of community relations will work with the public to resolve issues and provide information to residents. In addition, the director will maintain a database…

  • CODA

    They’re mad, and they’re not gonna take it anymore GREG BEAN So, the Occupy Wall Street protests spilled over into New Jersey in a small way last week, after a hundred or so activists turned up in Jersey City, and fewer than 50 showed up in Trenton on Thursday to spread their amorphous message of…

  • Shared services summit reviews opportunities

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Citing an ongoing need to produce cost-savings and efficiency in government, state and county officials held a shared services summit to discuss county programs that are available for municipalities. The summit, which was held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, Route 33, Howell, on Oct. 5, provided information regarding county…

  • Parent helpline deals with substance issues

    When parents find out their teenager is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment, and where…

  • Alpha School honored for fighting hunger

    JACKSON — The Alpha School in Jackson recently received a National School of Distinction status from the Schools Fight Hunger program. According to a press release, fewer than 2,000 schools nationwide earned this level of distinction in the 2010-11 school year. National School of Distinction status is awarded to schools that demonstrate notable enthusiasm, creativity…

  • Residents to vote on ambulance

    PLUMSTED — A special election seeking voter approval for the purchase of a new ambulance for the New Egypt First Aid Squad is scheduled to take place on Oct. 19. The polling place will be the New Egypt First Aid Squad building, 32 Brynmore Road, New Egypt. Polling hours are 2-9 p.m. The first aid…

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