• An old friend never lets the family down

    Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET There are many ways to express your love for your children. We nurture them when they are young, invest in their college savings funds and make certain they are well-nourished. Some folks show their love by purchasing sporty vehicles for their offspring. Some choose fuel efficiency, and I have…

  • Post 504 to meet

    JACKSON — American Legion Post 504 is inviting all wartime-era veterans in the area to join the post in providing services to local veterans and their families. Honorably discharged veterans from the following eras — World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon-Grenada, Panama or the recent Gulf War/War on Terrorism (Aug. 2, 1990-present) —…

  • Online gambling may be a roll of the dice

    The recent launch of online gambling represented a chance for Atlantic City to reclaim its top-dog status after attacks on the city’s revenues by an influx of new casinos in the region. A law signed earlier this year allowed New Jersey casinos to team up with Internet-gaming providers to offer poker, slots and table games…

  • Surge in snowy owl sightings is wintry treat for bird spotters

    By JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent A bout 10 years ago, Kathy Krygier was at her kitchen sink, doing the dishes, when she saw a commotion of birds at a tall Norway spruce about 100 feet away. Then, she saw what caused the commotion: a large, white bird that promptly started flying toward the window she was…

  • Woody’s receives funding for upgrades

    FARMINGDALE — The Grow Monmouth Façade Improvement Program has recognized Woody’s Roadside Tavern for recent upgrades. “Woody’s Roadside Tavern is being given a check for $1,700 for new awnings at the front of their building,” Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “This is the second check awarded through the Façade Improvement Program, and…

  • Home raid ends with two arrests

    JACKSON — A narcotics investigation led to the recent arrest of two individuals in Jackson. Police Lt. Steven Laskiewicz said a search warrant was executed at a Brewers Bridge Road home during the early morning hours of Nov. 29. Jackson police officers were assisted by members of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team as they…

  • Howell men face drug charges

    JACKSON — Two Howell men are facing drug charges following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 in Jackson. Police said Anthony Williams, 23, and Nicholas Kowana III, 22, were traveling east on I-195 shortly after noon on Dec. 3 when Jackson police Officer Brad Reider pulled over their 2014 Kia as a result of…

  • Drug addiction must be acknowledged as a plague

    I just read your article. I’m sure you must have received many responses to it, as this dreaded disease has struck many people in our area — children, teens and adults alike. My family, too, has had the pain of losing several loved ones to drugs. My brother-in-law fought his addiction for over 15 years…

  • Column should bring comfort to those struggling

    Thank you for writing about your cousin. Everyone addicted to drugs has a story. They are so much more than “an addict.” They are people we know and love. I hope sharing about your cousin brings some comfort to other families still struggling. They need to remember not to focus solely on the addiction; they…

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