• New year brings new initiatives

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Sept. 4 marks the first day of the 2014-15 school year for more than 6,300 children in the Howell K-8 School District, and with a new academic year comes new initiatives being introduced and implemented. The Renaissance STAR assessment is being established this year, according to Superintendent…

  • VFW street renamed for war hero

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Maguire speaks about the courage and military service of Stephen “Wally” Jamison. Magnolia Drive, the road where Jackson VFW Post 4703 is located, was co-named Pvt. S. Wally Jamison Place. Jamison, second from left, is flanked by his wife, Marge, and Larry St. Laurent, who…

  • 2 seek Farmingdale school board seat

    FARMINGDALE — Two residents are seeking one three-year term on the Farmingdale Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election. According to the Monmouth County Board of Elections, Denise Schulz Nick and Elizabeth Rhein filed nominating petitions by the July 28 deadline and will be on the ballot in November. Rhein is a…

  • Two face drug charges in Jackson

    JACKSON — Two young adults from Jackson were apprehended on Aug. 14 and charged with being in possession of heroin. According to Jackson Police Sgt. Christopher Parise, detectives Mitch Cowit and Shawn Hobson were conducting a narcotics investigation in the area of Glory’s Market, Cedar Swamp Road, when the arrests were made. In the market’s…

  • Corrections officers join ranks

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced the graduation of 14 recruits from the 28th Basic Course for County Corrections Officers. The graduation, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, followed the completion of a 13-week curriculum that prepares recruits for careers as corrections professionals, according to a press release. “It takes courage,…

  • Authorities confirm death of missing Lakewood man in Jerusalem forest

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Aharon Sofer LAKEWOOD — Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has confirmed that Israeli authorities have identified a body found in a Jerusalem forest on Aug. 28 to be that of missing Lakewood resident Aharon Sofer. Authorities said Sofer, 23, an exchange student studying in Israel, went missing during the day…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia Road, Howell, will partner with the Howell Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Art in the Garden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20. The annual gathering will feature artists, jewelers, watercolor and acrylic painters, sculptors, potters, photographers and illustrators, along with local chamber member businesses. There will also be music,…

  • DATEBOOK

     “Ten Legal and Financial Planning Traps for the Sandwich Generation,” a presentation for those taking care of parents and children, will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Jackson library. A lawyer and financial adviser will give a presentation on how preparing the right legal documents and other important tips can help…

  • Hobby for better health

    By Lindsey Romain CTW Features Biking along the beach.Working on a puzzle with the family. Knitting on the train. Reading on the couch. These seemingly mundane activities aren’t just time-fillers — they can be lifesavers. Studies show that hobbies aren’t just great for temporary anxiety relief; they have long-lasting and preventative results. According to the…

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