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     The offices of Jackson Orthodontics, 2200 West County Line Road, Jackson, will hold a dress-fitting for young women who need a free prom dress for the spring 2011 prom season. More than 100 dresses have been collected. The dress-fitting will take place at Jackson Orthodontics on April 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and…

  • Mother and daughter quilters share expertise

    Linda & Sarah Hahn pen ‘Dynamic Designs — New York Beauty Edition’ BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Linda Hahn Linda Hahn was working as a paralegal when she discovered her passion for quilting. “My boss’s wife, Luanne Halleran, invited me to attend a quilting guild meeting,” said Hahn, a resident of Manalapan who has been quilting since…

  • Jackson resident objects to his tax dollars supporting PBS, NPR

    I must take exception with the recent editorial cartoon depicting poor Grover from “Sesame Street” (Public Broadcasting System/ National Public Radio) standing blindfolded, last smoke dangling from his lips sadly waiting to be executed by, I can only presume, the evil Republicans. The fact is, today there is no need for my money to go…

  • Howell board members’ actions are troubling

    I am a veteran and I have always supported the democratic process in my community and this country. What I observed on the video of the March 2, 2011, Howell K-8 School District Board of Education meeting was appalling to the point of being sickening. There is a debate about resolutionA 4 where the board…

  • FBLA members keep busy

    JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Memorial High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have been involved in numerous activities in their community. “FBLAis the premier student business organization in the nation with more than 250,000 students involved,” said Nina Iwaszczenko, the chapter adviser. “This year our chapter has been…

  • Police investigate thefts fromvehicles

    JACKSON — A string of thefts from motor vehicles is under investigation by the Jackson Police Department. Sgt. Christopher Parise said police are investigating a series of incidents that occurred on Pfister Road and Farmingdale Road between April 2 and 3. He said about 10 victims have come forward to report the theft of items…

  • Jackson trying to reach deal for LED lighting

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The question of whether Jackson officials will be able to use a $464,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will soon have to be answered, when and if a final agreement is reached between Jersey Central Power & Light and the township. At the March 22 meeting…

  • Jackson council makes reduction to tax levy for Fire District No. 4

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Township Council has cut $52,000 from the tax levy that the Board of Fire Commissioners for Fire District No. 4 placed before voters in the February fire district election. Voters were asked to approve a tax levy of $1,418,944 to support the fire district’s operation for…

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