• Boro Council divided over no-biz ordinance

    Measure would bar council members from doing business with boro BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Borough Council is divided over a proposed ordinance that would prohibit a business relationship between the borough and council members, with some officials saying the measure benefits local politicians, while others claim it is aimed at…

  • Blood center honors WRAT and WJRZ

    Ryan Ragan, the COO of the Central Jersey Blood Center, presented Greater Media radio stations WRAT, 95.9 FM, and WJRZ, 100.1 FM, with the Central Jersey Blood Center’s “Outstanding Service Award” on March 20 at the New Jersey Nets basketball game at the Izod Center, East Rutherford. Doug Sjonvall, marketing director of WRAT and WJRZ,…

  • Town tries to comply with Pinelands panel

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Dealing with the Pinelands Commission is proving to be a frustrating and difficult task, according to some Jackson officials. Planning Board members are learning there are problems trying to complete a storm-water management plan. Township Engineer Dan Burke addressed the matter at a recent board meeting. “The township…

  • Georgian Court gallery hosts Holocaust exhibit

    LAKEWOOD — Georgian Court University will present a multimedia “Holocaust Memorial Exhibit” from April 6- 24 in the university’s M. Christina Geis Art Gallery. The exhibit, timed to correspond with Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 21, will include children’s books, historic and modern photographs, maps, posters, and text panels. “This important exhibit will take the…

  • Manalapan dancer’s career is ‘Movin’ Out’ on the road

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer When Gregory DeSantis of Manalapan was much younger he kept the fact that he was a student of dance to himself. He started taking acting lessons at age 8 because he believed dancing was traditionally for girls — even though men started dancing first, but just not in our society,…

  • Resident faces multiple charges

    JACKSON — A Jackson man will face multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer, following an incident that occurred on Feb. 24. Jackson police said Vincent Magliocco, 41, of Crescent Avenue, was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and resisting arrest, and was issued summonses charging him with driving while intoxicated,…

  • Bus company workers decline to join union

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Michelle Kasich, a driver with the Durham Bus Co. in Lakewood, does not know what happened. Kasich was among the employees who were seeking to bring union representation to the company. On March 13, secret ballots were cast on paper. When the votes were counted it was determined…

  • BlueClaws make plans for eight flea markets

    LAKEWOOD — On eight Sundays this summer and fall, FirstEnergy Park will host another year of flea markets and vendors are encouraged to sign up for their locations now. Each flea market will take place in the large parking lot outside the ballpark. “We have always received a great response from both vendors and buyers…

  • Improvements planned at New Egypt intersection

    PLUMSTED — The intersection of Lakewood-New Egypt Road (Ocean County Route 528) and Pinehurst Road (Ocean County Route 539) in Plumsted will undergo a major overhaul this year. The Ocean County Board of Freeholders will seek bids on the estimated $1.5 million project that will add turn lanes and improve the line of sight for…

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