• Ryan, Rebels click in win over Braves

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Jimmy Ryan was not anxious to leave the football field on the campus of Howell High School on the night of Oct. 9. “I’m enjoying this,” Ryan said after leading Howell (5-0) to a 48-21 win over ManalapanHigh School on the Rebels’ home turf. Ryan was as sharp as he…

  • Writer tired of defending N.J. to friends from other states

    Enough! That is what I and I am confident many others thought after hearing of yet another corruption sting involving New Jersey politicians. This latest sting busted 44 people, including a number of officeholders and others associated with politics from both parties. I am tired of trying to defend New Jersey to my friends from…

  • Warriors making bid for first playoff berth

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer The New Egypt High School girls soccer team has never qualified to compete in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association state soccer tournament. New Egypt High School’s Melissa Galaz (7) plays the ball during an Oct. 1 soccer match vs. Holy Cross of Delran. The Warriors are making a…

  • Resident says Reina and Bressi are best choices for Jackson

    Jackson Mayor Michael Reina and Ken Bressi are the most experienced and dedicated individuals we have running for a seat in Jackson’s government. Both men have given many hours (without compensation) as chairman on the Planning Board, and other areas of civic service. Mayor Reina and Mr. Bressi are good family men who have tried…

  • Elect Mike Reina mayor to preserve stability in Jackson Township

    From July 1, 2006, until Jackson Mayor Michael Reina took office, this town suffered from instability and recrimination. In his few months in office, Mayor Reina has restored open government, volunteerism and effective leadership. More importantly, during these poor economic times he has balanced our budget with just a small increase. He did this while…

  • Older students help ease transition to high school

    PLUMSTED — Upperclassmen at New Egypt High School are trying to make things easier for students who have entered the ninth grade. “New Egypt High School junior class and senior class representatives, 33 in all, have been trained as peer assistant leaders,” said PAL adviser Jacqueline Duca. Co-adviser Katina George said, “These programs are being…

  • Council members correct to reject billboards

    Iam writing about an issue that came before the Jackson Township Council recently. The mayor presented an ordinance with no background information for first reading on Aug. 25. The council voted to carry the matter over to give the council members time to do their own research and have questions answered before voting. The ordinance…

  • New Egypt Middle School chosen for Dept. of Education program

    PLUMSTED — The New Egypt Middle School has been selected as one of only 33 Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Lab Schools by the New Jersey Department of Education and Educational Information and Resource Center Project. Plumsted Superintendent of Schools Mark DeMareo announced the news during a recent Board of Education meeting. “Director of Curriculum and…

  • Writer says Stallone is the right choice for mayor

    Mayor Angelo Stallone. That sure has a nice ring to it. Of all of the people running for mayor in Jackson, he is the only one who does not have his head stuck in the sand. He has a clear vision of how he wants to direct the business workings of this vast township. He…

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