• Jean Crouthamel LaPenta

    Mrs. LaPenta, 86, of Jackson, died recently at The Orchards in Jackson. She had resided in Colts Neck for more than 40 years before moving to Jackson six years ago. Mrs. LaPenta was a comptroller for Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck, for 25 years, retiring in 1988. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. Samuel…

  • Howell council may pursue lease for Southard School

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Council has joined a list of prospective organizations that may attempt to lease space in the recently closed Southard School. Mayor Robert Walsh announced at a June 30 council meeting that formal correspondence has been sent to the Howell Board of Education expressing interest in…

  • Jackson board impressed with ROTC achievements

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Board of Education President Barbara Fiero congratulates Maj. Michael Macagnone, who directs the combined ROTC program of Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty high schools. JACKSON — Members of the Air Force Junior ROTC program in the Jackson School District are proud of their accomplishments. The unit is also known…

  • Cub Scouts honored

    Jackson Cub Scouts from Den 204 were honored by the Jackson Township Council in recognition of the silver U.S. Heritage Award they earned. The boys had to learn many facts about U.S. history in order to receive the Heritage Award. JACKSON — Among Scout groups throughout the United States, it is an honor to receive…

  • School spending shows no sign of slowing

    From 2004-05, when the S- 1701 legislation was passed capping the growth in the net General Fund (GF) (prior year appropriated, excluding rollovers) budget at the greater of 2.5 percent or Consumer Price Index (CPI), through 2007-08, when the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA) putting a direct 4 percent cap on the growth of the…

  • More information needed to calm fears of swine flu

    In the News In the News • CLARE MARIE CELANO A little boy who recently completed the first grade at the Lucy N. Holman School in Jackson died from swine flu on June 27. The Ocean County Health Department issued a press release announcing that county’s first death from what is also known as the…

  • Legislation would help some returning veterans

    Coda • GREG BEAN This Fourth of July was certainly a bittersweet holiday in our home. Thos e who know me know that our son Coleman, an Army sergeant who served two tours in Iraq, took his own life last September. In the months since, our family has learned a lot about the problems faced…

  • Business Briefs

    The Business and Industry Expo, Home Show and Job Fair will feature more than 100 exhibitors 3-7 p.m. July 16 at the Lake Terrace Exhibition Center, Lakewood Industrial Park, 1690 Oak St., Lakewood. The public is invited to attend the event at no charge. Exhibitors and vendors from Ocean County and Monmouth County will be…

  • Belarusian Festival on tap in South River

    St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Church, South River, will hold its 10th annual Belarusian Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 18 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature Russian food, music, dancing, a Chinese auction, raffles, children’s games, prizes and more. For more information, call Lilly at 732- 613-8718…

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