• Rotary Club donation a tradition

    Members present dictionaries to Jackson third-graders BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Nicole Balsirow, 9, a third-grader at the Howard C. Johnson School, Jackson, examines the dictionary she was presented with by members of the Jackson Rotary Club. DAVE BENJAMIN JACKSON — The Jackson Rotary Club has maintained its tradition of helping children find their way…

  • Howell board may discuss new uses for former school

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Since administrators in the Howell K-8 School District closed the Southard School in 2009 because of declining enrollment within the district, ideas about how to lease the building have been under discussion. A small portion of the school on Kent Road, Howell, has been rented out to the Acelero Head…

  • Pressed to vote, panel denies adult community

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Jackson Planning Board has voted 7-0 to deny an application proposing the development of a 315-unit adult community on Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. The board denied the application filed by Diamond Developers at Miele Farms without prejudice. That means the applicant can refile the application at a later date.…

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    Alysa Seitz prepares to serve during a volleyball game played at the Land O’ Pines School, Howell, on Feb. 10. The volleyball program is open to Howell residents in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

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    TheMorgan-Parlin Panthers will hold registration for the 2011 Pop Warner football/cheer season 9 a.m. -noon Feb. 19 and March 26 at the Mickey Sedlak Center, Dolan Street. Registration is open to boys and girls ages 5-15 by July 31 (depending on weight). Fee is $75 for one child, $100 for two and $125 for three…

  • Knights advance three girls to group track championships

    BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The youthful Old Bridge High School girls winter track team is winding down what has been a solid season, coach Steve Gajewski said. Three members of the team — all seniors — performed well in the NJSIAA Central JerseyGroup IVstate sectional and will compete in the overall Group IV event Friday at…

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    Above: Sayreville High School’s Kristin Fitzsimmons heads to the finish line of her 400-meter dash heat at the NJISAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional meet Feb. 11 at the Bennett Indoor Complex in Toms River. Below: Sayreville’s Eric Llorente sprints to the finish line of his 400-meter dash heat. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff

  • With sectional title secured, Bombers go for Group crown

    Bowlers seek fourth state title in last five years BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Sayreville High School boys bowling team heads into the NJSIAA Group III tournament this weekend on the heels of an impressive victory in the Central Group III tournament on Saturday (Feb. 12). Itwas the Bombers first sectional title even though the team…

  • Knights to offer Feb. 18 Oldies Dance

    The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Feb. 18 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. Admission is $10 per person and includes coffee, tea, desserts and…

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