• Effects of drug overdose reversed

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED – An 18-year-old Manchester Township resident recently survived a suspected heroin overdose after police officers administered a drug that reverses the effects of an overdose. According to the Plumsted Township Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 2 p.m. Aug. 20 when callers reported what they believed to…

  • CASA seeks volunteers to represent youths in court

    The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Monmouth County is seeking adults, 21 years and older, to act as advocates for children who have been removed from their home because they have been abused and neglected. A CASA volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests…

  • New generator will power police dept. in emergency

    By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer HOWELL — Members of the Howell Police Department will no longer have to worry about a power outage shutting down operations at their headquarters on Old Tavern Road. At a recent meeting, the Township Council passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar Emergency Generator System. Township Manager Jeff…

  • The Lunatic Fringe unleashes on New Jersey this weekend

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose will hold a meet-and-greet with professional wrestling fans at iPlay America in Freehold Township on Sept. 5. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWE The Lunatic Fringe is about to descend upon New Jersey. WWE professional wrestling Superstar Dean Ambrose will meet and greet fans at iPlay America, Schanck…

  • Husband charged with murder

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A 50-year-old Plumsted man accused of murdering his wife at their Evergreen Road, Plumsted, home has been charged with murder and is now lodged in the Ocean County Jail, Toms River. Authorities said that Arthur Haskoor, 50, was released from Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, on Aug. 31 and…

  • Home schooling gives parents more control over child’s education

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Sherry Prioli watches as her sons Joe, 12, and Nick, 10, play a numbers game at the Howell Public Library. The eight Prioli children have been home schooled. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR As summer draws to a close, many families turn their attention to the upcoming school year. Shopping for…

  • Snooze alert

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I heard on “Today” that Nissan has a new technology coming out that alerts the driver who’s falling asleep at the wheel. They explained a little about how it works, but did not say when this car will be out. We don’t have a Nissan dealership in our area so…

  • The cheapest and costliest 2015 cars to insure

    Looking to buy a sports coupe or luxury car? Be prepared to dig deep to cover the cost of insurance premiums By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE PLUS Those looking to save money on car insurance should consider buying a family-minded minivan or SUV/crossover, with several Jeep vehicles enjoying among the least…

  • The highs and lows of downsizing

    Time to condense the nest? Keep these considerations in mind before moving to a smaller home. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Whether you’re an empty nester, recent retiree, or consolidator who refrains from hoarding too many possessions, moving from your current home to a more compact and lowermaintenance residence can make a lot of…

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