• New Egypt says farewell to seniors

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer PLUMSTED — A class of 135 seniors marked their graduation from New Egypt High School on June 19. Graduation ceremonies were held at the high school, Evergreen Road. “As the Class of 2009 begins the next chapter in their life’s journey, I, too, am beginning my journey in Plumsted as…

  • New sign shines at JMHS

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — A new LED informational sign at Jackson Memorial High School on Don Connor Boulevard has been provided as a gift to the school by the Jackson Educational Foundation and Investors Savings Bank. “Investors Savings Bank has a charitable foundation, and we donated $10,000 toward the sign,” said Jackson…

  • In Jackson, anyone can be the mayor

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN So you say you would like to be the mayor of Jackson? Well, the time for you to make that happen is right now. In what would otherwise be an off-year for local Jackson politics, there will be two contests to be determined in the November general election. Several…

  • Mom pulled to curb by fashion police

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH My mother-in-law was a sharp dresser. Her shoes matched her slacks, which went well with her blouse, and the entire ensemble was properly changed up by her stylish jewels, which complemented her functional and yet fashionable pocketbook. Long before the fashion police regulated women’s luncheons and Mr. Blackwell’s…

  • Enjoy trips to the library during ‘staycations’

    Guest Column • Norma E. Blake Faced with a very weak economy, high unemployment, furloughs and pay cuts, many New Jersey families are planning to vacation in-state this year, traveling no farther than our famous beaches and boardwalks. Even then, a recent poll by Monmouth University/Gannett shows some residents are eliminating visits to the shore…

  • He bagged the goose — and then we cooked it

    Coda • GREG BEAN In our family, we love to tell the story about Grandpa and the goose, although if he were still alive, he’d probably get a nasty letter from PETA berating him for inhuman cruelty. That organization got so upset last week when President Obama swatted a fly on camera, there’s no telling…

  • Business Briefs

    Sunrise Senior Living, 390 North County Line Road, Jackson, will host an open house barbecue at 12:30 p.m. June 27. There will be entertainment for families and children, food and refreshments. RSVP to 732-928-5600 by June 25. Debbie Mazella has joined the WJRZ radio family. Mazella will be the new DJ from 10 a.m. to…

  • Open house, adoption event set at shelter

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Paws and Stripes Forever Open House and Adoption Event noon-4:30 p.m. June 27. Complimentary Maglione’s Italian ices and other treats will be served. Each visitor will take home a free American flag and be eligible to win a complete home American flag kit, courtesy…

  • Family Movie Night next up at legion post

    American Legion Post No. 253, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will hold a free Family Movie Night at 7 p.m. July 2. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available at a minimal charge. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 732-251-1030.

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