• Plumsted resident seeking more details on school busing plans

    We just received our survey about courtesy busing and have a few questions or concerns which hopefully can be addressed by the Plumsted School District. • The cost is still only an estimate and is kind of high consideringwewere told the savings is $250 a student. Where does the extra $200 go? Why can’t we…

  • Many people played a role in day’s success

    New Egypt Day on May 15 was a huge success due to many people who worked together for the benefit of the community. Main Street New Egypt would like to thank the people and organizations that contributed to another great day in New Egypt. Many thanks to Mayor Ron Dancer and the Township Committee, the…

  • Practical advice for grads: once more into the breach

    CODA GREG BEAN As happens every year at this time, we’ve heard a lot of graduation addresses filled with uplifting exhortations that basically come down to “be the best that you can be.” I think First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech to graduating high school students in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood was the most moving of…

  • Incidents at Joint Base put security forces on alert

    Two incidents that occurred simultaneously on June 21 caused a lockdown at the Navy Lakehurst portion of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The sprawling U.S. military base borders areas of Jackson and Plumsted. “At approximately 9:30 a.m. we had two incidents occur,” said Joint Base public affairs chief Angel Lopez. “Since the incidents occurred at exactly the…

  • Cards inform women about resources available for PPD

    The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is distributing informational palm cards about the signs of postpartum depression (PPD) and other perinatal mood disorders to new locations throughout Ocean County. The small card is part of a statewide program to help women who are experiencing perinatal depression and their families find information…

  • Rabies remains a concern for Ocean County residents

    The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) continues to warn Ocean County residents against handling, feeding or providing assistance to stray animals. According to a press release, a resident from the Manchester area was bitten by a kitten she was caring for in addition to another kitten. Both kittens have tested positive for rabies, and the…

  • Utility substation gains OK from Jackson board

    JACKSON — The Planning Board has voted 8-0 to permit New Jersey Natural Gas to place a substation on Clearstream Road between Brewers Bridge and Hope Chapel roads in Jackson. The substation is used to maintain the temperature of natural gas, according to testimony presented at a recent meeting of the board. The substation will…

  • Tracking device seen as help to community

    Project Lifesaver will guide law enforcement officers to a missing individual BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson police are promoting the use of a device that will help law enforcement officers track a person who wanders away from his home. JACKSON — A program aimed at protecting individuals who may wander away from the people…

  • Blue Moon Kruizers to help food pantry

    Community is invited to July 10 car show at Chick-fil-A in Howell BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The founders of the Blue Moon Kruizers car club are (l-r) Andrew Napoli, Tommy Ingrisani, Tom Kaiser and John Lebrio. HOWELL — Members of the public are invited to start their engines and head to the Blue Moon Kruizers’…

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