• Jackson board working to keep public informed

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Board of Education believes it is making significant progress in the area of communications with residents. In a report to the board on Nov. 16, board member Theresa Schiazza said the panel has been making strides in increasing communications across all levels. She said the board…

  • Equine massage therapist helps rescued, retired horses

    Gaining a horse’s trust after it retires from the racetrack or is rescued from auction, abuse or neglect is no easy feat. Loreen Pantaleone provides massage therapy to Angel, a 20-year-old horse who gives preschool children with disabilities riding lessons at Riding High Farm in Allentown. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Loreen Pantaleone uses sports…

  • Council approves plan to buy new equipment

    Ordinance adopted in Jackson after several months of debate BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Abond ordinance that provides for capital improvements and the acquisition of equipment has been adopted in a 5-0 vote of the Jackson Township Council. The ordinance allows for the issuance of $2.1 million in bonds and notes, and reappropriates $865,000 in…

  • Grand jury indicts woman in state trooper’s death

    Events of June unfolded along I-195 in Howell On Nov. 17 a Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Diana Hoffman, 30, of Blackwood, Camden County, for her role in the death of New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc Castellano on June 6, 2010. According to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s…

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    New Egypt High School junior Rachel Geiger and the rest of the cheerleading squad shout their encouragement for the Warriors football team during a Central Jersey Group I state playoff game in Plumsted Township on Nov. 19. The visiting Dunellen Destroyers defeated New Egypt, 35-0. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Victorian Christmas comes to Georgian Court

    History buffs and fans of all things sentimental can get their questions answered at Georgian Court University’s antiques and collectibles appraisal event, one of several activities planned for GCU’s third annual Victorian Christmas Festival and Gift Boutique. The appraisal session is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the Casino Auditorium…

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    Intrinsic Chiropractic Center is participating in the “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” statewide program to collect nonperishable food, coats, hats, gloves and scarves. The initiative is being sponsored by the Association of the New Jersey Chiropractors. Items may be dropped off at Intrinsic Chiropractic Center, 100 W. Veterans Highway, Jackson, through Dec. 16. Details: 732-833- 9000.…

  • Assisted living residence wins 4th Best Practice Award

    Monmouth Crossing, CentraState Healthcare System’s senior assisted living community in Freehold Township, has won the Assisted Living Best PracticeAward from the New JerseyDepartment of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) for the fourth time. The state’s Best Practices program supports the sharing of model programs and services and recognizes assisted living providers who implement creative practices…

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