• Coss claims Modified victory

    oger Coss was one of the many auto racing enthusiasts who were happy that Wall Stadium Speedway officials waited out the early evening rain showers on Aug. 6. The popular Lafayette speedster was then able to dry off his car and drive to his second Modified stock car feature race win of the season. Coss…

  • Edward C. Jones

    Mr. Jones, 82, of Hamilton, died July 16, 2011, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton. He served his country during the Korean War. Prior to retiring, he was store manager and warehouse supervisor for Acme Supermarkets. After retirement, he worked in maintenance for the Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft, for 15 years and…

  • Angelo Piro

    Mr. Piro, 74, of Manalapan, died Aug. 6, 2011, at home. He was a tool-and-die maker for Grefco, Jamesburg. Prior to that, he worked for Triangle Conduit & Cable. Mr. Piro was predeceased by a granddaughter, Avery Owenburg, in 2006. Surviving are his wife, Ellen; a son, Stephen Piro, of Manalapan; three daughters, Dianne Ryan,…

  • Gloria Funaro

    Mrs. Funaro, 84, of Jackson, died July 19, 2011. Prior to retiring, she was an assistant tax assessor for Jackson Township. Mrs. Funaro was predeceased by her husband, Julio Funaro, in 1985; and a brother, Paul Baldasare. Surviving are her twin brother, Ralph, and his wife, Alba Baldasare; two sons, Ralph Funaro of Jackson and…

  • Catherine Kazimir

    Ms. Kazimir, 85, a resident of Matawan for 72 years, died July 27, 2011, at the Madison Center, Matawan. Prior to retiring, she was an office manager for the Glenwood Apartment Complex in Old Bridge. A son, Mark, predeceased her in 2010. Surviving are three sons, James Sr. and his wife, Audrey, of Lake Hopatcong,…

  • datebook 

     American Legion Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt, will present “The Legion Rider’s Dance” from 7-11 p.m. Aug. 13. Music will be provided by A to Z Unlimited Sounds featuring music from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the…

  • Ballot question is DOA at Howell meeting

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN What do you think the odds are that the members of the Howell Township Council will listen to a group of residents and place a non-binding referendum question on the November election ballot? Here is my prediction: While council members may listen to the residents’ plea, there is no chance…

  • New exhibit focuses on tree-killing insects

    Visitors to the state’s Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson Township can learn about five insects that kill trees and what to do if they see these pests, through a new, interactive exhibit, part of the center’s interpretive trail. The joint project between the departments of Agriculture and Environmental Protection was funded by a…

  • Man charged in credit card scheme

    JACKSON – A 28-year-old resident of New York was arrested on July 21 as police watched him attempt to use altered credit cards to make a purchase. According to information provided by the Jackson Police Department, Joneil Major, of Hollis, N.Y., was trying to purchase gift cards at a Stop & Shop supermarket on West…

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