• Sides work on details for commercial site

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Members of the Jackson Planning Board are still considering an application that proposes the construction of a 4,000-square-foot retail building in the Cassville section of the community. The applicant is Al Heyer. Previous testimony was heard in November 2007 when the applicant proposed the construction of a 5,900-square-foot…

  • Cyclist rides to Maine to learn community-organizing skills

    Todd Stoner has founded Creative Community and will address local groups BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent O n Sept. 2, Todd Stoner, 23, left New Jersey to begin a volunteer internship program at the Maine People’s Alliance in Lewiston, Maine, a grassroots organization that focuses on community-organizing skills and leadership development in a variety of socio-economic…

  • Mom recounts teen’s descent into drug abuse

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer It is not always easy to get teenagers to listen to a message about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, but one parent is helping to lead the way in that effort. Nancy Joyce of the “Can U Hear Me” Foundation recently spoke to students at New Egypt High…

  • Kafton to Christie: Take a look at COAH

    Jackson official proposes creation of state task force BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer One issue facing governor-elect Chris Christie when he takes office in January will be addressing the concerns of municipal officials who are trying to deal with mandates laid down by the state Council On Affordable Housing (COAH). According to a series of…

  • Parella named All-American

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE The honors continue to come to Brookdale Community College soccer player Joe Parella. The latest honor to come Parella’s way was his second National Junior College Athletic Association Division III All-America First Team selection. Howell High School graduate Joe Parella (13) recently concluded a…

  • Town moves cautiously on farmland preservation

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer After a lengthy discussion, the Howell Township Council has decided to allocate money for the reappraisal of Howell properties dedicated to farmland preservation. Officials considered the prospect of reappraising the parcels, which would cost the township between $12,000 to $15,000 for four to five properties, at a Nov. 24 council…

  • Coach looks forward to next year

    The Jackson Memorial High School girls tennis team finished 6-12 in a rebuilding 2009 season, but with only two players graduating, the groundwork is in place for a stronger run next fall. “We have a lot of people coming back. Hopefully they’ll do something during the offseason,” said coach Chris Opdyke. The seniors who have…

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    CLAIRE SHEPROW Children waited eagerly to give Santa Claus a hug during a special event that was sponsored by the Howell Police Department at Howell Lanes on Dec. 4. Santa found out who has been naughty and who has been nice, and is making his delivery plans for Dec. 24. CLAIRE SHEPROW

  • BlueClaws to host coaches clinic

    The Lakewood BlueClaws and the Jackson Baseball Academy will host their annual Coaches Clinic on Jan. 23 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. This year’s clinic features former Blue- Claws pitcher Matt Sweeney and former Atlanta Braves pitcher Kevin Barry, who are both instructors at the Jackson Baseball Academy. “This is going to be a lot of…

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