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Howell man charged with robbery
JACKSON — A resident of Howell has been charged with robbery and resisting arrest following his alleged involvement in an incident in Jackson on July 12. According to information provided by the Jackson Police Department, at about 7:36 p.m. July 12, police were notified that a purse had just been stolen from a woman who…
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A car wash fundraiser hosted by the Jackson Memorial High School Wrestling Booster Club will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at Century 21 Realty, West County Line Road, Jackson (next to Sunoco). Donations of any amount will be accepted for car washing services performed by the wrestlers. Proceeds will…
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Pinelands Commission reports achievements
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission, the state agency that oversees the protection of the million-acre Pinelands region of southern New Jersey, has issued a new report that details the panel’s accomplishments during Fiscal Year 2011. “A Year in Review” highlights many of the commission’s efforts between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011, including the…
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Jackson resident pleads guilty to sexual assault
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — A former Jackson firefighter has pleaded guilty to charges involving the sexual assault of four children. John “Wes” Ackley, 44, entered his guilty plea on July 19 in state Superior Court, Toms River. He remains in the Ocean County Jail, without bail, awaiting sentencing. Ackley was scheduled to…
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One man’s curiosity is a woman’s prosperity
Area resident’s research into farm results in Lily Livingston’s induction into hall of fame Above: Lily Livingston (1865-1945), who once owned and operated what was known as the Rancocas Stud Farm, was inducted into the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame on May 27. Left: The former Rancocas Stud Farm in the Jobs-town section of Springfield…
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Car crash claims woman’s life
Jackson police are investigating circumstances surrounding accident BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of the driver has been linked to a hit-and-run accident that occurred just minutes prior in the early evening hours of July 23 in Jackson. According to information provided by Jackson police, Cara Lee Williams,…
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Children of all ages watch the magic tricks of Mark Zacharia during his World of Magic show that was held at the Jackson Library in Jackson on July 19. The magic show was presented for children age 4 and up. ERIC SUCAR staff
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48 Jackson pupils will lose busing to school
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A proposal to eliminate courtesy busing for 48 students who received it in the past was approved on July 19 by the Jackson School District Board of Education. Beginning in September, 48 children who live in the Flair development will no longer be bused to the Holman elementary school. Now…
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Registration for the Sayrewoods South Rebels football will be held 7-9 p.m. July 29 and 10 a.m. to noon July 30 at the field house on Route 516. Teams are divided by age/grade. Flag football is available for pre-K and kindergarten players; tackle from first through eighth grades. Parents have the option of having their…
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