• Swine flu takes life of child

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A6-year-old Jackson boy who recently completed the first grade at Jackson’s Holman School has died from the swine flu. The Ocean County Health Department confirmed last week that the boy who was admitted to a hospital on June 25 died on June 27. He became the first Ocean County resident…

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    Travis D’Arnaud of the Lakewood BlueClaws connects with a pitch during the BlueClaws’ game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers on July 3 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The BlueClaws won the game, 2-0, and D’Arnaud was 1-4 with a double and an RBI.

  • Policeman who is subject of complaint leaves dept.

    County prosecutor’s report will not be shared with Plumsted residents BY DAVE BENJAMIN and MARK ROSMAN Staff Writers APlumsted police lieutenant who is facing a sexual harassment civil lawsuit from a former officer in the Plumsted Police Department has resigned from the force. In a related matter, the township attorney said a prosecutor’s review of…

  • Luby Britt fishing tourney set for July 12

    The 13th annual Luby Britt Memorial Fishing Tournament for ages 13 and under will be held 9-11 a.m. July 12 at Oakford Lake Park. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. The event is sponsored by New Egypt Elks. Prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded following the tournament at…

  • Hadassah plans membership dinner

    Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell will hold a membership appreciation dinner at 6 p.m. July 16 at Westlake Mews, Jackson. The group’s regular monthly meeting will follow the dinner. New “life members” will be honored, multi-generational Hadassah families will be recognized, and a new “Tree of Life” will be presented. Reservations for the dinner are…

  • Jackson Food Pantry receives donation

    The Jackson Democratic Club presented $500 to the Jackson Women of Today to be used for the Jackson Food Pantry. According to Democratic Club President Kevin Di- Gesu, the money was raised during a recent comedy club night. Attending the presentation were members of the Jackson Women of Today, Phyllis Lewis, Donna Sauers, Diane Stanaway…

  • Jackson church to hold vacation Bible school

    Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, invites all children to be a part of its vacation Bible school, titled “Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God.” The program will be held on July 13 from 5:30-8:45 p.m. at the church. For more information, call 732-833-8808 or visit the website at www.jacksonumc.org.

  • Sport Shorts

    Howell United Soccer Club U-12 Girls (Fall ’09) Storm will hold tryouts 6- 7:30 p.m. July 10 at the Howell Middle School North soccer field. The Storm are a new team of experienced girls looking for a few committed players. Interested players should contact [email protected] for additional information. A beginner soccer “Kick It!” program for…

  • Roller hockey wraps up season

    The Jackson Roller Hockey League closed out its 13th season on June 19 with a free barbecue for all players and parents. Referee Paul Robert (l-r), player Ryan Verile, Jackson Mayor Mike Reina, player Tyler Seyglinski and Jackson Roller Hockey League Director Rick Wintle participate in a ceremonial faceoff during the season. The league recently…

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