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Courtesy busing may be returned
Howell council shocked at costs for crossing guards BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Howell Township Council members took turns last week blasting the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education for its decision not to include courtesy busing in the 2010-11 school year budget. However, by the end of this week courtesy busing could…
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OceanFirst Bank kicked off the summer by giving away an all-expense paid “Day at the Beach” for six people. During May and June, visitors to the bank’s Freehold and Jackson branches entered to win a Beach Party Package. The winner was Linda Parker-Wenig from Monroe Township. She and five others will be escorted by limo…
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Allaire Village slates flea market
The Historic Village at Allaire will present a gigantic flea market fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 (rain date Aug. 1) in the show field at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. Entrance to the state park is $5 per car. Admission to the flea market is free, as…
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• “Teen Click!” a photography workshop series for teens entering grades eight through 12 is currently being offered at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. The last two classes will be held on July 31 and Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. Instructors Murray Blasz and Roger Friend will teach attendees techniques for taking quality photos.…
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• St. Monica Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a blood drive July 29 in its parish hall, 79 West Veterans Highway, Jackson. Donors must present a signature ID. Call 732-928-8592 for appointments. • The food pantry at the DeBows United Methodist Church is open to the public on the second and fourth Monday of each…
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Baking contest winners announced
Plumsted Senior Outreach Services (SOS) recently held a spring baking contest for local seniors. There were 12 cake entries. The first-place ribbon went to Gerry Lee for her cheesecake. Coming in a close second was a spicy applesauce raisin walnut cake made by Joy Adams. The third-place ribbon was awarded to Esther Freck for her…
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Property owners may now pay taxes online
Jackson taxpayers now have the ability to view and pay property taxes online via the township’s Internet website. “Online acceptance of credit and debit cards is now available, as well as paying by e-check,” Mayor Mike Reina said. “Taxpayers can now check the status of their tax accounts and view up to three years of…
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• Rova Farm Resort invites the community to the St. Vladimir’s Day Festival to be held from noon to 5 p.m. July 25 at 120 Cassville Road, Jackson. Parking lot opens at 7:30 a.m., $5 fee per car. Music, dancing, food, drink, and an outdoor concert featuring Olhovski Russian musicians and singers. Details: 732-928-0928.
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