• Photographs sought for contest

    The Freehold Soil Conservation District is looking for photographers to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, waterscapes and conservation practices are all suitable subjects. Photo contest prizes are: first place, $200; second place, $100; third place, $75. Photos should…

  • New Jerseyans draw line in the sand over drilling

    BY KENNY WALTER Alifelong Monmouth County resident was joined at the beach in Long Branch recently by many other concerned individuals who came to protest the possibility that offshore drilling could one day be permitted off the coast of New Jersey. Protest organized by Hands Across the Sand at Seven Presidents Park, Long Branch, June…

  • Toy collector shares Howdy Doody, Mr. Machine, other favorites at lecture

    As part of the educational center’s current exhibit, toy collector Steve Stegman presented the lecture “The History of Dolls and Toys in the 1960s and the 1970s” on June 12 and brought a few favorites from his personal collection. Stegman, of Lambertville, had previously visited the exhibit and noted that it had a particular draw…

  • Playthings of the past at N.J. Vietnam Era Museum

    Toys from 1960s-70s on display through Aug. 21 at Holmdel educational center BY PATRICIA YOCZIS & ADELE YOUNG If you remember the thrill of eating your first Easy-Bake cake or the pungent odor of a freshly fired cap gun, you’ll enjoy the current traveling exhibit at the New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center…

  • Reina begins four-year term

    Jackson Township Council members tap Scott Martin as president BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Mike Reina has started serving a four-year term as Jackson’s mayor. He was sworn in to office during the township government’s reorganization meeting held July 1 in the municipal building. Reina is not new to the position of mayor. He was…

  • Bowbending

    ERIC SUCAR staff Joe Allen (c) of Burlington and Randy Green (r) of Chesterfield watch as John Van Sickle (l) of Wall Township takes aim at a target on the Black Knight Bowbenders archery range in Jackson. The men were practicing last week for the Big Foot Open, which the Black Knight Bowbenders will host…

  • 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. Jackson tax collector Michael Campbell said convenience fees will apply and are clearly indicated on the website.…

  • Vendors being sought for Mother’s Market

    JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today will hold its annual Mother’s Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 in the Larsen Road firehouse, 113 North New Prospect Road. This is a way for people to sell the children’s furniture, toys and clothes they do not need anymore and it provides a resource…

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