• Expansion work continues at jail

    Work on expanding the Ocean County Jail in the downtown area of Toms River is moving into its next phase with the delivery and installation of prefabricated cells scheduled to begin in the next few weeks, according to a press release from the county. Prior to the cells arriving, a large crane will be erected…

  • Trails provide variety of hiking experiences

    “Getting away from it all,” maybe for the day or just for lunch, is as easy as enjoying a scenic hike at one of Ocean County’s many county parks. Hiking and walking trails, from paved walkways to challenging paths through rolling woodlands, are right here in the county. “Whether you enjoy a full day of…

  • Vietnam veterans center creates new post

    Deputy director brings military, management experience BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation has named an Eatontown veteran to oversee dayto day operations and programs that educate the public about the Vietnam veteran’s experience for the Vietnam Era Educational Center. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial is adjacent to…

  • Howell tattoo law sets licensing fee at $350

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal officials have unanimously adopted an amended ordinance establishing regulations and licensing requirements for tattoo parlors. The ordinance was adopted at the June 30 meeting of the Township Council. The original ordinance, proposed in March, was opposed by Howell business owners Troy Chartier of South Side Tattoos and…

  • BlueClaws game to help raise funds for FAAN walk

    Public is invited to attend nut-free baseball game on Aug. 4 The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will host an inaugural fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ game on Aug. 4 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws…

  • In the Service

    Army Col. Michael Godfrey, son of Marie T. Godfrey of Lakewood, has graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pa., and earned a master’s degree in strategic studies. The college is the Army’s senior educational institution. Godfrey’s wife, Denise, is the daughter of Robert and Joann Teeple of Neptune. The 12-month…

  • National Night Out event returns to Jackson Aug. 4

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department will once again participate in National Night Out. The event, which is also known as America’s Night Out Against Crime, is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Jackson ShopRite shopping center on North County Line Road near Cook Road. Everyone is welcome…

  • Fundraiser to say thanks to America’s veterans

    Manalapan resident organizes special event at Manasquan Elks Lodge BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer ‘Imagine all the things you take for granted swept away, And all you thought you had was gone. Imagine times have changed, you face an unprotected day But that’s not so, please take the time And Say Thank You to a…

  • Voters will have say on open space

    The state Legislature voted on June 25 with strong bipartisan support in the Senate (26-7) and Assembly (66-9) to let New Jersey voters decide in November whether to continue the state’s investments in open space. The 129-organization coalition, the New Jersey-Keep It Green campaign, applauded the overwhelming support. According to the Garden State Preservation Trust’s…

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