• Regional district honored for video

    The Freehold Regional High School District was recently recognized by the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA) for its #FutureReady video. NJSPRA’s School Communication Awards recognize outstanding print and electronic collateral materials in New Jersey educational communications programs, according to a press release. NJSPRA developed the School Communication Awards competition to recognize professional school…

  • Essay contest seeks entries from pupils

    The Charles Lafitte Foundation Kid’s Corner is hosting a national bullying prevention month essay contest. Students in grades three through 12 attending a public or private school in the United States are invited to participate in the contest. To enter, students must read a book listed under their corresponding grade level and write an essay…

  • Boy Scout’s project restores riding trails

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A Boy Scout from Troop 258 in Howell worked with family members and friends for nearly two months to repair sensory trails at Riding High Farm, Upper Freehold Township, that were damaged by superstorm Sandy in 2012. Andrew Struz, 14, is pursuing the rank of Eagle Scout. Riding High Farm…

  • DATEBOOK

     The Jackson Writer’s Group will sponsor a book fair featuring local authors at 11 am Nov. 21 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Meet local authors and learn about their work at this free program that is open to the public. Registration is requested. Details: 732-928-4400 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org.  The Jackson…

  • Howell planners approve 27 homes on Oak Glen Rd.

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The Planning Board has unanimously approved an application that proposed the construction of 27 single-family homes on Oak Glen Road. The board took the action on Sept. 17. The subdivision was approved many years ago, according to attorney Salvatore Alfieri, representing applicants Janice and Perry Willet. “We took…

  • Teen charged in vehicle burglaries

    JACKSON – An investigation into a string of overnight motor vehicle burglaries resulted in the arrest of a Jackson teenager within hours of when the incidents occurred. Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz said police received eight vehicle burglary reports from residents on Hickory Hill Road and Hemlock Hill Road on Oct. 9. Although nothing was…

  • Replacement bridge in Howell opens

    HOWELL – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has opened a newly constructed replacement bridge over the Manasquan River on Havens Bridge Road, marking the complete replacement of the previous bridge. “Reopening this bridge is very good news for local residents and businesses,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the County’s Department of Public…

  • America’s pride

    PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON The Jackson Police Department Honor Guard prepares to present the colors during the fourth annual Wounded Warrior Parade in Jackson on Oct. 10. The event honors men and women who have served in the United States armed forces. At right, an attendee shows his colors. Following the parade, the veterans were…

  • 8 residents seeking 3 seats on Jackson school board

    Election 2015 By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Eight residents are seeking three threeyear terms on the seven-member Jackson School District Board of Education in the Nov. 3 election. The terms of board members Marvin Krakower, Adam Silvan and Theresa Schiazza will end in December. Schiazza is not seeking re-election. Krakower and Silvan are seeking reelection…

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