• Governors’ failed policies have been death of New Jersey

    The failed policies of Govs. James McGreevey and Jon Corzine have been the death of New Jersey’s once-stellar position as a home to manufacturing. Regulation after regulation and tax upon tax have driven industry to neighboring states and even abroad, and our middle class has suffered the consequences. Chris Christie’s renewable energy initiative is a…

  • Graduates entering military honored

    UPPER FREEHOLD — Two mayors were in attendance at the July 23 Township Committee meeting in Upper Freehold Township as both Upper Freehold and Jackson honored young men and women from the Allentown High School (AHS) class of 2009 who elected to serve in the military upon graduation. Jackson Mayor Michael Reina was on hand…

  • Jean Canonico Cecero

    Mrs. Cecero, 86, of Hazlet, died July 30, 2009, at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Hazlet. She had resided in Red Bank and Middletown before relocating to Hazlet. Mrs. Cecero was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Cecero Sr.; a son, Steven Cecero; and a brother, Buddy Canonico. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law,…

  • Potential candidates consider options

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer There may or may not be a crowded ballot in the November election for the Jackson mayor’s position and one seat on the Jackson Township Council. The only candidates who have thus far publicly announced their intention to seek office are Michael Kafton, the current council president, who said he…

  • Friends of Clearwater Festival set for Aug. 15

    The 34th annual New Jersey Friends of Clearwater Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Sunset Park, corner of Sunset Avenue and Main Street, Asbury Park. The theme of this year’s free, one-day festival is “Clean Ocean Zone: Fight for Clear Water!” The New York/New Jersey Bight, that portion…

  • Howell South Seniors win District 11 crown

    Capturing the Little League Senior League District 11 tournament championship meant everything to the Howell South Little League All-Stars. The Senior League is for players who are 15 and 16 years old. Howell High School graduate Chris Puglisi, playing for the Monmouth County squad in the 2009 U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic, sacks Ocean County…

  • Cats continue to suffer under the guise of TNR

    There has been much made of the supposed “positive results” of Trap Neuter and Release (TNR). What proponents fail to mention is that feral cats are not outside pets and suffer horribly from the lack of food, water, shelter and regular medical care while living outside exposed to the elements. The number of feral cats…

  • Plumsted schools offer many summer programs

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Youngsters who are participating in the Plumsted summer camp program keep busy with a variety of activities. Above (l-r), Scott Peters, 8, Robby Smith, 7, Matthew Hagen, 7, and Aaron Livolsi, 7, enjoy creating things with Lego blocks. Below (l-r), Chloe Alvers, 8, and Julia Rette, 9, have fun dabbling…

  • CARS brings safety concerns on Sharon Station Road

    Guest Column Guest Column • Patricia and Edward Smires ‘A tragic accident," "A loss of life" — headlines that touch the very soul of a community and headlines that now touch our community. Within the past few weeks, in a tragic occurrence on Sharon Station Road in Upper Freehold Township, an individual was struck and…

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