• Breeding, showing Irish setters has been a joy for local family

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Randy Kubacz interacts with several of the dogs who call the Ramblin’ Acres Kennel home. The Kubacz family will receive an award during the AKC Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show in Orlando, Fla. The family operates the kennel and breeds Irish setters. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR JACKSON — The old…

  • DATEBOOK

     A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the lodge. Fish dinner and chicken dinner will be available. Take-out dinners will also be available. Details: 609-304-8469.  The Jackson Baptist Church Choir will present a “Night of Alleluias: A…

  • Jackson featured on TV segment

    JACKSON — Mayor Mike Reina has announced that Jackson will be featured on “Today in America” on several national cable television channels. “All the hard work and preparation that went into this project has paid off tremendously,” Reina said. “This nationally televised segment introduces the business, lifestyle and recreational opportunities that Jackson has to offer…

  • Howell coat drive begins

    HOWELL — The United Republican Club of Howell Township and the Howell Police Athletic League (PAL) will continue their tradition of sponsoring a “Coats for Our Community” drive. “The coat drive is ongoing,” Howell Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro said. “The United Republican Club started this coat drive two years ago. Because of the unique community…

  • Newest Temple owl gains life under artisan’s loving touch

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Some artists use a paintbrush and oils to create their art. Franco Minervini uses a block of stone, a chisel, a mallet and a hammer to create his. Minervini, a master carver and sculptor who resides in Marlboro, has been commissioned by various agencies over the years to create…

  • State nixes reduced speed for stretch along Route 33

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer A dministrators at the state Department of Transportation (DOT) have declined a request from Howell officials to reduce the speed limit on Route 33 near the Equestra adult community in Howell. Equestra is on Route 33 near the state highway’s intersection with Colts Neck Road. The speed limit on Route…

  • ‘O, Christmas Tree’: Roots run deep in N.J.

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Employees at the Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan prepare a tree for a ride to its home for the holidays on Dec. 4. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The pilgrimage is one taken by countless families at this time each year — the search for the perfect Christmas tree.…

  • Still circling

    Q&A with Sharon Peters The matter of roundabouts continues to generate passion. I recently shared some of the positive comments about roundabouts that came after a column in which I expressed skepticism that the proliferation of roundabouts would accomplish every traffic-control miracle promised by the “experts.” After the roundabout proponents who got in touch with…

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