• New Jersey Youth Soccer Coaches Workshop

    Adam Haidi, 12, of Jackson, finds a spot where he can work on his soccer skills during the New Jersey Youth Soccer Coaches Workshop and Vendors Exhibition held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, on Jan. 9. CHRIS KELLY staff

  • Campground residency rules are strengthened

    Jackson officials set limits on length of stays BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Working on the premise that campgrounds in Jackson are for recreational use and short-term vacations — and not for permanent residency — the Jackson Township Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the present campground regulations. The vote to make the changes…

  • Changes in finance laws mean more negative ads

    Coda • GREG BEAN If you liked the barrage of advertising in some of the most recent elections, you’re absolutely going to love what’s coming down the pike in the next few contests. Lost among the news last week about the intrusions and restrictions air travelers will face in coming years to keep us safe,…

  • Retired officers could be a valuable resource on airplanes

    As politicians scramble to point the blame as to how the latest terrorist slipped through the security measures that were implemented to protect Americans and foreigners abroad, I would like to bring to their attention a more common sense solution to tightening up those cracks and bring forth what is in my opinion a better,…

  • Reader is shocked by contents of Howell’s latest police contract

    I read with disbelief the recent Tri-Town News article “Town, Police Pleased With New Agreement.” It described Howell’s new contract with the cops’ union, which shifted an estimated $400,000 of the health benefits costs from Howell to the state.   Township Manager Helene Schlegel said, “… we found common ground we thought was best for…

  • Enzo Falzarano was a friend to many people

    Aug. 11, 2009, was a very sad day for hundreds of New Jersey residents. On that day Enzo Falzarano died prematurely at the age of 58 following a massive heart attack. Enzo left behind his loving wife, Carmella, and his devoted children, Pasquale, Andy, Rosemarie and Vincent. Enzo owned two businesses in Jackson, Enzo’s Restaurant…

  • Stella Dorothy O’Connor Benedickson

    Mrs. Benedickson, 78, of Howell, died Dec. 29, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. She was born in London and had resided in Hazlet and Manalapan before moving to Howell. Mrs. Benedickson was a member of the Women’s Republican Club and the Women’s Jaycees, both of…

  • Hans H. Strauss

    Mr. Strauss, 96, of Freehold, died Dec. 1, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Germany, he came to the United States with his wife and son in 1954. Mr. Strauss was predeceased by his wife, Emma, in 2004. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Wolfgang and Pauline of Manalapan; a grandson, Robert…

  • Mary Herczeg

    Mrs. Herczeg, 82, of the Morganville section of Marlboro and more recently of Jackson, died Dec. 27, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. She was a seamstress, having been employed at various companies in the Monmouth County area for 20 years, retiring in 1992. Mrs. Herczeg was a communicant of St.…

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