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Holbrook all-stars enjoyed magical run
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer The Holbrook Little League Junior League all-stars returned home to Jackson from the Little League Junior League World Series in Taylor, Mich., earlier than hoped after splitting their four games in pool play, but they were encouraged by the impressions left on the fans and opposing teams. Tyler Pallante, seen…
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Testa looks forward to baseball playoffs
Pitcher from Jackson invited by Twins to instructional league BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Joe Testa of Jackson is headed to the playoffs soon in what has been a successful season for the local hurler, who is playing with the Fort Myers Miracle in the Florida State League. The Miracle is a High A minor…
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Theresa C. Hasner
Mrs. Hasner, 68, of Long Branch, died Aug. 16, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. She was a supply technician at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, for several years. Mrs. Hasner was predeceased by a son, Ralph A. Hasner Jr., in 2007; and a daughter, Melinda Jaffe, in 2007. She is survived…
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College players find coaching fulfilling
Howell Hurricanes softball players enjoy summer season BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer When Cole Callahan and Christie Novatin signed on to coach the Howell Hurricanes recreation allstar softball team, they did not know what they were getting into. The Howell Hurricanes softball team, a group of players age 12 and under, enjoyed their summer season…
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Foundation can help residents obtain public information
As alluded to by former Greater Media Newspapers executive editor Greg Bean in a recent column, the New Jersey Foundation for Open Government has taken the lead in a number of issues to increase transparency, accountability, honesty and democracy in government at all levels by defending and expanding public access to government records and meetings.…
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Citizens responsible for watching how government works
As multiple elected and appointed officials appeared on television, stepping out of a bus in handcuffs, I was ashamed and outraged. At the same time, I also was reminded how important it is for the public to participate in government. It isn’t enough just to vote. We also have to hold government officials accountable and…
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For the Record
The Sunday school program of the Jackson United Methodist Church will begin on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m., not Sept. 7 as was recently stated in the Back To School section of the Tri-Town News.
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Resident thanks mayor for getting word out
I recently participated at an event honoring our veterans. It was just a great day with a huge crowd, an outstanding parade, children waving flags and everyone there to honor our veterans. I personally want to acknowledge and thank Jackson Mayor Michael Reina for his efforts in getting the word out so we all had…
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Army family felt great support at Jackson’s Wounded Warriors event
I just wanted to extend my warmest and most sincere thank you to Jackson Mayor Mike Reina, the citizens of Jackson, the Disabled American Veterans, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Marine Corps League, and the Traditional Archers of New Jersey, as well as the Black Knights Bow Benders, and very importantly, the…
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