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Habitat for Humanity to build home in Jackson
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is building its first home in Jackson and should be completed in about seven months, according to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Suzan Fichtner. “We will engage the community in our efforts to build a safe, decent home for a…
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Jackson council puts 2010 budget in place
Officials eliminate funding for annual Jackson Day bash in $39.9M spending plan BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer JACKSON — Even though the 2010 municipal budget includes 27 unpaid furlough days for township employees and eliminates funding for the annual Jackson Day community celebration, residents will still see a slight increase in the municipal portion of…
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Church members return from humanitarian effort in Haiti
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Joe Hewes and Jeanne Caruso have recently returned from Haiti with a mixture of emotions after assisting with humanitarian efforts in the earthquake-torn Caribbean country. Representatives of the Monmouth Worship Center, Marlboro, pose for a group picture before embarking on a mission in July to assist victims of the Haiti earthquake.…
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Death of athlete shakes Howell
2010 high school graduate John Bukowiec killed in crash BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer John Bukowiec was supposed to be getting ready to share a room with his Howell High School football teammate Jimmy Ryan at Montclair State University in northern New Jersey. After leading the Rebels to the Shore Conference Constitution Division championship, a…
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Moment of Reflection
The bucolic setting at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell is the perfect place for fishing or a moment of reflection on a summer afternoon. This photo was taken July 29 at the reservoir, which features an environmental center with exhibits and boat tours. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Busing deal approved by Plumsted school board
All students in K-12 district will receive transportation during 2010-11 school year BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The Plumsted School District Board of Education has approved the adoption of a shared service agreement with the township to address hazardous routes for student busing transportation for the 2010-11 school year. With the shared service agreement in…
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Death of horse racing will hit N.J. hard
GUEST COLUMN KARYN MALINOWSKI It is obvious from the “Report of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment” (also referred to as the Hanson Report) that the state of New Jersey is no longer interested in the “live racing” business. This opinion comes from a summary of the commission’s recommendations, which…
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• A therapy dog reading will take place at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Jack the Lab will be on hand for children to read their favorite book to at the library. The goal is to help improve reading skills. Details: 732-938-2300. • A senior book discussion…
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Vendors sought for indoor flea market
Vendors are being sought for an indoor flea market that will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at St. Aloysius Church, Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. Tables are available at a cost of $20 each. Call 732-901-6594 or 732-928-3145 for details. Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Holy Name Society.
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