• Warrant Squad recognized for outstanding performance

    The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad was recently recognized by the New Jersey Child Support Council for collecting more than $940,000 from warrants served in 2013, according to a press release. As a result of its efforts, the Warrant Squad, which is part of the Sheriff’s Office Field Services Unit, received the 2013 Sheriff’s…

  • Making the music scene

    Mark Rosman IN THE NEWS I suppose there is something to be said for going to see a supergroup play in concert in Corporate Name of the Month Arena. Who doesn’t love tolls, parking fees, high-priced concessions and a view from above? That is just not what I am interested in these days. I remain…

  • Scout earns Eagle award

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Austin Hershenhorn HOWELL — After completing his Eagle Scout community service project, Austin Hershenhorn, 19, of Howell, was recognized for his efforts at a Court of Honor ceremony on May 28. Hershenhorn, who graduated from Howell High School in 2013 and attends York College of Pennsylvania, has been in the…

  • Monmouth-bound students earn scholarships from freeholders

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders awarded scholarships to 11 students at a recent scholarship luncheon at Monmouth University, West Long Branch. To keep Monmouth County’s best and brightest students in Monmouth County, the freeholders sponsor a $50,000 annual scholarship program that benefits Brookdale Community College graduates who elect to continue their college education at…

  • American Red Cross helps residents displaced by fire

    The aftermath of a building at the Countryside Place apartment complex in Howell after flames engulfed the structure on June 2. TAYLOR M. LIER/STAFF HOWELL — Representatives of the South Jersey Region of the American Red Cross lent a hand to displaced residents in Howell after a fire chased them from their homes. The South…

  • Jackson council introduces $41 million budget for 2014

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer JACKSON — The proposed municipal budget for 2014 could spur a slight increase in property taxes for residents. The Jackson Township Council introduced the $41 million spending plan at its May 27 meeting. “This year’s budget was a challenging and complex process undertaken by all township departments to ensure that…

  • Taking three steps to match one of his

    Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Far too often, I took all that you have done for granted. In my defense, you made that easy. There were no theatrics. You never wanted credit or recognition. You never stood up and said, “Hey, look at all that I do!” You just did…

  • Gus Theophilakos

    Mr. Theophilakos, 88, died June 2, 2014, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation Center in Hillsborough. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided there for most of his life before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. He was employed as a machine operator with Chevron Oil Company in Perth Amboy for 38 years before retiring in 1985. He…

  • DATEBOOK

     Dog reading therapy will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell, at 6:30 p.m. June 25. Read to therapy dogs Styx, Koda and P.J. The therapy dogs love books and children. Bring a favorite book to read.  The DeBows United Methodist Church is sponsoring a children’s carnival for the…

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