• Gold Star plates now available to families

    Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Sean T. Kean (R-Monmouth) authorizing the creation of Gold Star license plates was signed into law on Jan. 31 by Gov. Chris Christie at the New Jersey War Memorial in Trenton, where the governor, Kean and other co-sponsors were joined by Gold Star families, veterans and supporters of the legislation.…

  • Health care provider tells of growing need

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) is considering the possibility of opening a facility in Jackson or Plumsted within the next year. OHI community outreach coordinator Dan Foglia made a presentation about the organization to the Jackson Township Council at its Jan. 25 meeting. OHI serves residents of Ocean County,…

  • Photo ‘egg-speriment’ turns up fresh views

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer “Framed Cluster” by Irv Lewis The Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes Photo Club has been scrambling for photo assignments. It was finally decided that eggs — not the sunny side up version or omelets — should be the focus of the club members’ latest photo endeavor. “The purpose of the exercise…

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    Jackson Memorial High School’s Brandon Holup (r) tries to bring down a rebound during the Jaguars’ Feb. 4 game against Howell High School in Jackson. The visiting Rebels defeated the Jaguars, 36-33.

  • Jackson council discusses moving municipal vote

    May election for local officials could be shifted to November BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Members of the Jackson Township Council have held an initial discussion about the possibility of moving the date of municipal elections from May to November. Municipal elections in Jackson were held in November until 2006, when the Township Committee form…

  • Jackson Memorial and Howell to meet for sectional wrestling title

    One of the Shore Conference’s premier wrestling rivalries will be featured on Friday night, Feb. 11, when Jackson Memorial High School and Howell High School wrestle for the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional team championship. The match will be held at Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Action will get under…

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    The Sayreville Leprechauns Football and Cheerleading Association will hold registration for the 2011 football and cheer season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 26 and March 12 at the Mickey Sedlak Civic Center, Donlan Street, Sayreville. Registration is open to boys and girls ages 5-15. Fees are $85 for one child and $135…

  • Road to AC begins with District 20 for wrestlers

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Unless teams were competing in the state team championships this week, there was a definite mind-shift in how a wrestling coach goes about his business. It’s now about the individual rather than the team as the battle for survival starts with the District 20 championships a week from tomorrow at South…

  • O.B. girls are competitive behind the play of Jackson

    Senior is team’s career scoring leader Despite its 7-10 record, the Old Bridge High School girls basketball team is one of the more competitive squads in the Greater Middlesex (GMC) Conference, and coach Dan DiMino believes his team can make a run in the conference tournament. The Lady Knights also have a shot at getting…

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