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A blessing of pets will be held 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at DeBows United Methodist Church, Jackson. All owners will receive a certificate and a picture of their pet being blessed by the pastor. Organizations that deal with rescue animals are welcome to set up a table and display literature. The church is at…
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Threats would carry tougher sentence
Threatening to kill a police officer could eventually carry stricter penalties in New Jersey if a bill proposed in the state Assembly is enacted into law. The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (RMonmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Burlington) and would make death threats against law enforcement officials a second-degree crime. “Any…
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Jackson Hall of Fame will welcome new members
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Decades of community service in Jackson and beyond will soon be formally memorialized by the Jackson Township Alumni Hall of Fame with the induction of four new members. The Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees and members of the public will gather Oct. 19 at the Woodlake Country…
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Jackson school board thanks parents groups for support
Three recent fundraising and support efforts from parents groups were praised by the Jackson School District Board of Education on Sept. 17. Board member Marvin Krakower recognized the parent-teacher networks (PTN) of the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School, the Elms Elementary School and the Switlik Elementary School for donations that were made to the district during the…
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Howell native serves nation aboard USS John S. McCain
Seaman Matthew Leroy A 2009 graduate of Howell High School is serving aboard the USS John S. McCain, living and working at a U.S. Navy base in Japan. Seaman Matthew Leroy, of Howell, is a boatswain’s mate aboard the ship operating out of Japan. Yokosuka is about 35 miles south of Tokyo and accommodates the…
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Raritan Bay, Meridian plan merger
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Two major health organizations in central New Jersey have decided to join forces in an effort to enhance services and control costs. Meridian Health and Raritan Bay Medical Center announced on Sept. 24 the signing of a letter of intent between the organizations to explore a merger, according to…
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Sign restrictions eased as new law is considered
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Several weeks after some Jackson business owners complained that regulations in the municipality unduly restrict certain types of advertising, the members of the Township Council have decided to suspend the ordinance in question while drafting a replacement. Following the council’s decision on Sept. 23, business operators will be able to…
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FRANK GALIPO Ryan Eiscle, 8, waits for a bite as he takes part in the annual Baxter’s Fishing Derby, which was sponsored by the Baxter family and Howell Township. The event took place on Sept. 27 at Echo Lake Park, Howell.
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