• Pope names new bishop for Diocese of Trenton

    Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop John M. Smith as head of the Diocese of Trenton, it was announced on Dec. 1 in the Vatican. Bishop David M. O’Connell Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who was named coadjutor bishop six months earlier by Pope Benedict, now succeeds to the diocesan see as…

  • The Guild celebrates 50 years

    The Guild of Creative Art’s 50th Anniversary Show, featuring work by exhibiting and associate members, opens Dec. 8 at the Middletown Township Public Library. “Yellow Gardenia” by Carol Seip An opening reception will take place Dec. 11 from 2-4 p.m. The show will run through Dec. 28 at the library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown.…

  • Price for comfort station at softball field reduced

    JACKSON — A $261,149 contract that was awarded to R.F. Simon for the construction of a comfort station at the Bartley Road softball field will be reduced by $11,933. An adjusted contract price of $249,216 was approved by the Jackson Township Council in a 4-0 vote on Nov. 23. Township Engineer Daniel Burke and representatives…

  • Teacher named asst. principal

    PLUMSTED — There is a new member of the administrative team at New Egypt High School. Richard DeMarco was appointed as an assistant principal at the high school by the Plumsted Board of Education. He assumed his duties as assistant principal Nov. 1. DeMarco replaced Michael Mendes, who accepted an administrative position at Wall High…

  • Food Pantry changes donation day in Dec.

    JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today have announced that the Jackson Food Pantry, which is usually open from 9- 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to receive donations from the community, will only be open one day, Dec. 11, during December due to the upcoming Christmas holiday. Those who…

  • Burglars steal cash from home during overnight robbery

    JACKSON — Police are searching for the individuals who illegally entered a residence on Rapids Drive on Dec. 5. “On Dec. 5 at approximately 10 a.m., Jackson Police Officer Wayne Olejarz responded to a residence on Rapids Drive on a reported burglary and theft,” Jackson police Sgt. Steven Laskiewicz said in a press release. “The…

  • Lakewood workers face layoffs and furloughs

    LAKEWOOD — Municipal officials announced on Dec. 6 that they were unable to reach an amicable agreement with bargaining unions that represent the majority of Lakewood’s employees. The result of that impasse will be layoffs and unpaid furloughs for municipal employees. Lakewood Mayor Steven Langert said, “We are disappointed that the township employees did not…

  • Bill permits wagers from out of state

    State Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem) is sponsoring legislation that would allow Internet account wagering on horse races from bettors outside New Jersey. The bill (A-3498) is also sponsored by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Mercer Monmouth). “This bill represents yet another effort to ensure New Jersey’s horse racing industry is strong and…

  • NEHS freshmen get facts about drug use

    New Egypt High School freshmen took part in the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) fourth annual Drug Facts Chat Day held Nov 9.   “To say that we are excited about the 2010- 11 school year is an understatement,” Plumsted School District Student Assistance Counselor Jacqueline Duca said. “We have hit the ground running…

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