• Battling N.J.’s autism epidemic

    Number of ASD-related services increase, but some gaps remain BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Finding the means to raise children who will live to their highest potential has and always will be a challenge. Currently, there’s an epidemic in New Jersey making this feat even more exacting. Ryan Sullivan, 5, smells one of the scented…

  • Col. takes command as joint base opens

    McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst combine to create nation’s newest military installation BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Commanding officer Col. Gina Grosso delivers remarks during the ceremony inaugurating Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The sprawling U.S. military installation stretches WRIGHTSTOWN — The countdown is over and day one has arrived. The longawaited transition from three separate military venues —…

  • Blood drive called big success

    JACKSON — Organizers of the sixth annual Chuck Boudreau Memorial Blood Drive at the Westlake adult community reported that about 200 pints of blood were collected on Sept. 21. Boudreau was a friend and volunteer to many people at Westlake. His adult sons were at the blood drive to volunteer. Organizers said the 200 pints…

  • Jackson Hall of Fame to induct new members

    JACKSON — The trustees of the Jackson Alumni Hall of Fame will induct five individuals into the Hall of Fame during a banquet to be held at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood. The honorees are Thomas Barchie, Guruji Swamy Mick (formerly known as Mickey Monesson), Neil O’Connell, Francis Polito…

  • Pineland Civil Air Patrol gets new commander

    LAKEWOOD — Recently selected by Civil Air Patrol (CAP) national headquarters as the New Jersey Wing Squadron of Merit for 2009, the Pineland Composite Squadron based at the Lakewood Airport changed commanders in a special ceremony recently. More than 40 CAP members from New Jersey Wing, Group 224 and the squadron officers and cadets plus…

  • Methodist church marks 230th anniversary

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Several historical gems reside in Howell, including schools, firehouses and municipal buildings. But one landmark is about to approach an impressive anniversary. Bernadette Cataline, pastor of the Bethesda United Methodist Church (below) in Howell, is looking forward to celebrating the church’s 230th anniversary as she enjoys her second year as…

  • Candidates gear up for race

    Six hopefuls seeking two one-year terms on Howell council BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Howell’s political leaders have officially chosen their candidates to run in November’s special municipal election. In regular circumstances, 2009 would not have been a municipal election year in Howell. However, due to a series of events, two unexpired terms on the…

  • New faces on the job in Plumsted

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer It is not so much a rebuilding year for Plumsted Township school administrators as it is a year of adjustment. Five key positions in the Plumsted Township School District are held by new faces, and Superintendent of Schools Mark DeMareo welcomes the challenge of having everyone work together for the…

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    A seasonal employee harvests chardonnay grapes on the property of Laurita Winery in the New Egypt section of Plumsted on Sept. 30. The harvesting was the first of the year at the winery. For more photos, visit the GMN Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com.

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