• Tilis tapped as chair of Planning Board

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Two members of the Jackson Planning Board have swapped seats. Following his election to the Jackson Township Council on Nov. 3 and his swearing in as a member of the governing body, Kenneth Bressi relinquished his chairmanship of the Planning Board. Bressi was, however, named the council’s representative to the…

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    JEFF GRANIT staff Howell High School’s Phil Adamo (6) catches a pass from QB Jimmy Ryan in front of Brick Memorial’s Ky’mir Maples (2) and Anthony Altillo during the Central Jersey Group IV state playoff semifinals on Nov. 21 in Howell. The Rebels saw a 28-7 lead melt away in the fourth quarter as Brick…

  • Datebook

    • A Black Friday gift auction hosted by the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be held Nov. 27 at the Miller fire station, 785 Miller Ave., Jackson. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and calling will start at 7 p.m. sharp. Those over…

  • Hypnotist to visit Jackson library Jan. 6

    JACKSON — Certified hypnotist and author Robert M. Fried will discuss the benefits and misconceptions of hypnotism at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive. The Jan. 6 program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by calling 732-928-4400 or by going…

  • Scouts will conduct food drive

    Boy Scout Troop 258 of Howell will conduct a food drive to help replenish food and goods needed at the Howell Emergency Food Pantry. The Scouts will drop off bags in their neighborhoods beginning Dec. 5 and return between 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 12 to collect the bags. Donations should be left outside at…

  • H&R Block to answer questions Nov. 27

    Representatives from H&R Block will be at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Public Library 1 p.m. Dec. 11 to answer questions about The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: What is it? Who gets it? When should you expect to get it? What does the taxpayer need to do? The program is…

  • Lions, Jaguars battle in grid season finale

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer It may be the youngest high school football rivalry in the state, but Jackson Liberty High School’s home football game against Jackson Memorial High School on Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. holds added meaning for the Lions. In only its fourth season, Jackson Liberty (5-4) has its most victories ever…

  • JROTC seeks donations for Feb. 20 gift auction

    JACKSON — Donations are being sought for a gift auction currently being planned for Feb. 20 to raise funds for the Jackson Memorial High School Air Force Junior ROTC. Funds raised will go toward financing a college scholarship program, equipping drill, color guard and academic teams, and supporting after-school activities and trips. For a local…

  • Clark, Calafiore help Hawks score NCAA win

    Monmouth defeats UConn; wins first NCAA Tournament match in university history BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer This was not your typical penalty kick. There is certainly pressure any time a soccer player takes a penalty kick, but when Ryan Clark prepared for his penalty kick on the afternoon of Nov. 19, Monmouth University’s season and…

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