• Howell man pleads guilty in pair of bank heists

    On June 22, Justin Grabowski, 26, of Howell, appeared in state Superior Court, Freehold Borough, and entered a guilty plea to two counts of second degree robbery. Grabowski entered his guilty plea before Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mellaci Jr. Grabowski is scheduled to appear before Mellaci for sentencing on Sept. 18, according to a…

  • Jackson Liberty H.S. graduates first class

    Students who entered school in 2006 complete journey BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer This year’s graduates at Jackson Liberty High School will forever be able to look back and say they were in the class of 2009, the first graduating class at their high school. “The vision of this board, and of the boards before…

  • Datebook

    • Independence Day will be celebrated in Lakewood on July 2 with a band concert and fireworks. The Lakewood municipal band and chorus will start the celebration with a concert at 8 p.m. at the amphitheater near Lake Carasaljo, which is near Route 9 south in Lakewood. A fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m.…

  • Jackson tea party set for July 4

    JACKSON — All citizens are being invited to John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park in Jackson for a July 4 “Don’t Tread on Me” tea party. According to a press release from the Jackson Tea Party, the rally will take place at the park on Kierych Memorial Drive, just south of South Cooks Bridge Road,…

  • Concert, movie set

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Red, white and blue will be the colors of the evening at the Freehold Township Day, A Concert and Movie in the Park, to be held from 5-11 p.m. July 11 at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road. The event is presented by the Veterans Community Alliance. Residents of all communities are…

  • Local bands offered chance to play Ratfest

    The WRAT (95.9), a Greater Media radio station, is giving local bands the chance to play in front of thousands at the Coors Lightsponsored 2009 Ratfest, slated for the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, on Aug. 18. WRAT is accepting CDs and MP3s from New Jersey-based bands. Mail, drop off, or e-mail entries to Greater…

  • Howell H.S. class of 1969 plans reunion for Aug. 1

    A 40-year reunion of the Howell High School class of 1969 will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Freehold Raceway’s Renaissance Room, Freehold. Committee members Bill Chambers, Kathy Moore Foley, Randi Ratner Armstrong and Brian Sherman can be contacted at [email protected] or contact Sue Hope at [email protected], or 732-598-5965.

  • 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 DiGesu, the money was raised during a recent Comedy Club Night held at the Jackson Elks Lodge. Attending the presentation were members of the Jackson Women of Today, Phyllis…

  • Strand to host theater workshop for youths

    The Strand Theater, Lakewood, will host a summer youth theater camp for students between the ages of 7 and 18. The Strand Theater Summer Workshop will feature daily activities for students and include specialized games and lessons that focus on teamwork, creative movement, vocal techniques and acting. No prior experience is needed. Students of all…

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