• Jaguars eager for state finals showdown with Eagles

    JACKSON MEMORIAL By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s Vincent Lee runs through the Brick Township High School defense during the Jaguars’ 44-0 win in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV semifinal on Nov. 21 in Brick. Jackson will now play for the state sectional title on Dec. 6 at Rutgers University against top-seed…

  • Take 7 steps to supplement caution

    By Bev Bennett CTW Features Miracles don’t come in pill bottles, so don’t believe everything the label claims. Here’s how to exercise caution when using over-the-counter dietary supplements. You can find an over-thecounter dietary supplement for any health concern you have as a mature adult, from bone strength to sexual vitality. Using non-prescription supplements may…

  • Jackson council blasts muddled housing policy

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Members of the Jackson Township Council recently lambasted potential changes to state-mandated affordable housing requirements and called the basis behind the possible changes the result of “fuzzy math.” New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements remain in a state of flux because the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has not…

  • DATEBOOK

     A craft, bake and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Oak Tree Park, Jackson. Details: Donna Mannes, 732-534-5526.  The Plumsted Business and Merchants Association will hold its annual food basket project to help local families in need. Residents can help by bringing nonperishable food donations…

  • Drive benefits local food pantry

    JACKSON — Bartley Healthcare held its 13th annual food drive for the benefit of the Jackson Food Pantry. Every year the food drive relies on the generosity of Bartley employees and its residents and their families for its continued success. This year, Bartley collected and delivered several boxes of canned goods and other food items,…

  • Diamond Castle and Castle Couture are now open in new location

    Diamond Castle and Castle Couture, two companies under the same roof specializing in fine jewelry, bridal gowns, evening wear, and prom dresses, recently held a ribbon cutting event at its new location, 355 Route 9 south, Manalapan. On Nov. 22, Diamond Castle and Castle Couture opened its doors to the public with a ceremonial ribbon…

  • Art studio paints picture of economic development

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer MANALAPAN — They say everything is bigger in Texas. Now, everything is bigger in Manalapan, too. Houston-based Pinot’s Palette, a painting studio that offers two- and three-hour group lessons in a party-type atmosphere, opened on Nov. 14 in Manalapan. Jordan Maskowitz and his wife, Theresa, have a lot to celebrate.…

  • New Egypt Scouts collect blankets, books

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Members of the New Egypt Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts are banding together to remember the life of an 8-year-old Somerset County girl who lost her life to a rare form of cancer during the summer. From now until Dec. 13, the New Egypt Scouts will…

  • Redistricting decision coming down to wire

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Parents of pupils in the Howell K-8 School District filled the cafeteria at Howell Middle School North as the Board of Education’s Facilities Committee continued its discussion of a redistricting initiative that is expected to begin in September 2015. The committee met on Nov. 24. Additional discussion…

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