• Singer-songwriters event at Strand

    The historic Strand Center for the Arts will present an evening of songs, stories and musical passion May 28 with singer/songwriters Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens, Greg Trooper and George Wirth as part of the “Live at the Strand Theater — Backstage Pass” series. Admission is $25 plus service charge. Make ticket reservations online at…

  • Arrest made in theft cases

    HOWELL — Helen Darden, 43, of Long Branch, was arrested on May 17 in connection with numerous thefts from mailboxes that have occurred in Howell, Brick Township, Toms River, Ocean Township, Neptune, Wall Township and Lakewood. Darden was arrested by Wall Township Police and charged with theft by deception, two counts of forgery and two…

  • datebook 

     A Move Today exercise program for seniors, hosted by Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, will be held 10-11 a.m. June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 in the SOS community meeting room in the Plumsted municipal building. All seniors are welcome. New participants need a permission form from their doctor. Details: 609-758-…

  • Photo

    Does anyone have a napkin? Bethany Cruser, 2, of New Egypt, might need one as she works her way through an ice cream treat during her visit to the New Egypt Day festivities in Plumsted Township on May 14. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • In New Jersey, police chiefs are well protected by law

    CODA GREG BEAN I n my years as a New Jersey newspaperman, I’ve seen it time and again — local politicians decide to take their community’s police chief to task, discipline or even get rid of said top cop — and come up puny in their efforts. That’s because unlike civilian “police directors” or “public…

  • This Is for the Soldiers

    T his is for the redthe red that beats throughthe heartand bleeds through the clothesof every american citizen,of every american soldierthis is for the white, the black,the yellow,the red, the brown skin of thesoldierswho fight not for the respect of amanbut for the love of a brother,this is for the blue,the blue and the hope…

  • Plant trees on behalf of future generations

    You probably have a favorite tree-lined street in your community or a treefilled neighborhood you have always admired, or a favorite forest where you like to bask in the beauty of the trees. It is important to remember that those beautiful spaces are not here by accident. The forests we enjoy today, which give us…

  • After seven years, application denied

    Developer wanted to construct 4 homes off Clearstream Road BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Planning Board has denied an application that dates back to 2004 for a project of four homes. The application filed by Michael Rottenberg proposed a five-lot subdivision (four homes and a storm-water management lot) off Clearstream Road,…

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