• Gov. Christie is playing the role of Robbing Hood in New Jersey

    One would think that if they were alive today, Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham would be very proud of our illustrious governor because this modern-day Robbing Hood has managed to steal money from the poor and the middle class and give it to the rich. Here is an individual who preaches “shared sacrifice”…

  • Speaker’s remark at meeting was quite offensive

    During the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education meeting on July 25, I was offended by a comment made by a woman, Barbara of Howell. She spoke during the public comment session in support of her mother-in-law, who is a school bus aide. She also spoke in support of teachers and said, “We…

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     Movie Night at the Ball Park will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at the New Egypt Recreation Field, 24 Brindletown Road. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for a family of five. Children under age 2 will be admitted for free. Bring chairs and/or blankets for a movie…

  • North Carolina resident pleads guilty to robberies

    A Kingston, N.C., man has admitted to robbing a bank in Howell, six fast food restaurants and a convenience store in Monmouth and Middlesex counties between Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced in a press release dated July 27. Timothy Lester Johnson, also known as Amiri Allah, pleaded guilty to…

  • Police ticket driver in fatal crash

    — Andrew Martins JACKSON— The driver of a vehicle that crashed on Clearstream Road on April 19 has been issued two summonses by the Jackson Police Department. The single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a passenger in the vehicle, Michael Rosado-Tancredi, who was a senior at Jackson Liberty High School. The driver was under 18…

  • Event will benefit aid for stray cats

    JACKSON – On Aug. 8, the Jackson Township Animal Welfare Committee (JTAWC) will be taking its message of humane stray cat reduction to the Toms River as the panel hosts a benefit for stray cat colonies. The event will be held on the River Lady from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests will get to know…

  • Global contract reported to be undergoing review

    Citizens group still pursuing non-binding ballot question; Howell council meets Aug. 16 BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL — As Howell officials continue to pursue the acquisition of the Global office building, some people are still concerned about whether the purchase of the building and its conversion into municipal offices will be a sound investment…

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    A pair of kayakers explore the waters near the visitors center at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell on a recent afternoon. ERIC SUCAR staff

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