-

Working for the pinfall
MATT DENTON Jackson Memorial High School heavyweight Brody Graham, top, won this match against Paramus High School’s Matt Lewis by pinfall during the Jaguars’ 36-24 win on Jan. 17. The match was part of a tri-match in Jackson. The Jaguars also defeated South Plainfield High School, 39-21, to improve to 11-2 on the season. The…
-

McCann-Halpin
MILESTONES Joseph Halpin and Kelly McCann Debra and Michael McCann of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Lynn McCann, to Joseph Richard Halpin, son of Susan and Robert Halpin of Toms River. Ms. McCann is a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, Jackson, and Star Career Academy, Brick Township, where she received her…
-

Country Folk Art Craft Show
TOP PICK The Country Folk Art Craft Show comes to the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison Jan. 23-25. This is the 33rd anniversary of the show. Craft lovers will find a huge array of unique decorating items in styles including primitive, shabby chic, cottage, new country, Tuscan, northwest lodge, traditional and fine…
-

Summer camp: the ultimate 21st century skills-learning environment
By Andy Pritikin It used to be so easy. Mom was home, and kids wanted to play outside, as we only had seven channels on the television (and no central air). Boy, how times have changed.Technological advances have profoundly affected life, as we know it, including how we raise our children. Most families rely on…
-

Summer camp options abound
Summer camp is a beloved tradition in many families. Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in threelegged sack races. Parents looking for the right summer camp for their kids will soon discover there…
-

An American tradition: camp
Millions of children nationwide become part of history For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment. This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is…
-

Area schools and camps have so much to offer
Immanuel Lutheran Nursery School Join in the fun at Immanuel Lutheran Nursery School! Immanuel Lutheran is a nonsectarian and nonprofit nursery school. They are proud to continue welcoming new and returning families into the school after more than 40 years in early childhood education. Immanuel Lutheran meets all requirements set forth by the Department of…
-

County office recoups $2M
The Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs recouped $2,081,845 on behalf of consumers in 2014, according to a press release. Figures in the division’s year-end report shows that while the number of cases handled by the division dropped by nearly 8 percent in 2014, from 615 in 2013 to 564 in 2014, staff was able…
-

DATEBOOK
The Jackson Township Democratic Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted, at Bella Terra, 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson. All are welcome to attend the meeting. The New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will present a night of doo wop from 6-8 p.m.…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
