• Howell man faces charges in sex assault

    HOWELL — A resident of Howell has been charged by authorities with committing an aggravated sexual assault on a child under the age of 13. On Nov. 25, Howell police said David Winkowski, 55, had been listed as a wanted person since Nov. 10, but was unable to be located by police. Police said Winkowski…

  • Pair’s causes of death revealed

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Ocean County officials have ruled out the possibility that a fatal health condition caused a recent tow truck accident on Leesville Road in Jackson that claimed the lives of a husband and wife who owned a local business. Robert Johnson, 70, and his wife Shirley, 62, died at…

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    PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLYROCK MILLER MARKETING Dr. Charles Gatt and his two sons, Taylor and C.J., hand over the keys of their new vehicle to Paula Fiory, director of the Breast Cancer Resource Center at the YWCA in Princeton, at Honda of Princeton. Charles’ wife, Dr. Sandra Gatt, formerly of South Amboy and Holmdel, died…

  • Panel will take more time on possible redistricting

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The deadline for a decision on the potential redistricting of students in the Howell K-8 School District has been delayed until the beginning of 2014. Members of the Board of Education’s Facilities and Operations Committee met with a demographer on Nov. 19 to continue discussing a plan that…

  • Register for Howell kindergarten online

    HOWELL — Kindergarten registration for Howell children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2014, will begin Jan. 2 online. Registration will remain open through Jan. 31. After completing the online portion of the registration, an email will be sent with instructions for the in-person verification process, according to a press…

  • Needlers stitch blankets for vets

    The members of the Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes Needlers used their skill and creativity to craft blankets and quilts for U.S. veterans who remain hospitalized following their service to the nation. JACKSON — With their pins, needles and hooks in hand, members of the Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes Needlers have directed their efforts to making…

  • Keris family lends support to Trees for Troops effort

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Keris family grows Christmas trees year-round at the Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop, 842 Route 524, Allentown. At this time of year, they open their farm to the public and their hearts to military families. Five years ago, another tree farmer told Maggie and Joe Keris…

  • Tuition bill hurts N.J. students and taxpayers

    Democrats are touting another assault on U.S. citizens’ rights and pocketbooks with their in-state tuition gift for illegal aliens. This bill hurts New Jersey students and New Jersey taxpayers. Here are some reasons why:  The new tuition paid by illegal aliens will be $14,000 per year. The current rate is $28,000. Who will make…

  • Ready or not, aging happens

    GIRL TALK Clare Marie Celano Well, it’s all over but the shouting now, folks — depending on how one perceives being eligible to receive a check from the government to either stay home and make potholders or book a Caribbean cruise. In my case, potholders are the more likely scenario. I received an email the…

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