• Diner provides home for Jackson car meet

    JACKSON — The public is invited to view cool cars, enjoy great food and possibly win prizes by participating in the monthly Sunday cruiser car meets that are hosted by the Clifmar Diner in the Brook Plaza Shopping Center, 2010 West County Line Road, Jackson. The car meets are held in the afternoon on the…

  • State trooper from Howell laid to rest

    Marc K. Castellano, 29, was killed while working at incident scene on June 6 BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer The photo is joyous and heartbreaking. A beaming Marc K. Castellano, clad in a royal blue graduation cap and gown, holds his 4-year-old daughter and 1-year old son in his arms. Stephanie Castellano and Ocean…

  • June – Make things happen!

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Green fingers are the exterior of a verdant heart.” — Russell Page Aperfect twist of silk scarf can catapult an ordinary outfit into a fashion achievement. Joy prevails in such moments. We gardeners can achieve a similar moment by planting summer bulbs. Placed with strategic aplomb, these subtropical plants lend glamour…

  • business briefs

    One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation’s largest solar group discount company, has announced the launch of its first southern New Jersey campaign, offering homeowners an easy and affordable way to buy solar panels. 1BOG selected Freeholdbased Trinity Solar as campaign partner to service all members’ installations, offering installations with an average payback time…

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    • Ocean Health Initiatives’ mobile medical unit will be bringing medical care to people who may not have transportation. Adult medical exams and adult immunizations will be offered as well as assessment of minor illnesses at Scotts Market, 19 Main St., Plumsted, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details and appointments: 732-363- 6655.…

  • Public invited to July 4 celebration

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is set to host the annual Fourth of July celebration at the Doughboy parade grounds from 3-10 p.m. July 4 on Fort Dix. The event is free and open to the general public. Entertainment will include bouncy castles, a stilt walker, a magician, a balloonist, face painters, and live rock band performances…

  • Drum corps event coming to Ewing

    The Jackson Liberty Band Parents and Students Association are working with Drum Corps International to promote a drum corps competition. “Band parents are excited to again be working with the DCI folks this summer,” said Joseph Gouker, spokesperson for the association. “This event brings together a large number of gifted musicians to showcase their talents…

  • Organizers say HTEF 5K run was a success

    The Howell Township Education Foundation (HTEF), in conjunction with the Freehold Area Running Club, held its first “Race to Educate” 5K Race/Walk on June 5 in Howell. Organizers said more than 150 runners came out to enjoy the festivities of the day. The event attracted a range of runners, from competitive runners to families who…

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