Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition SONG, DANCE AND MORE: HOLMAN STUDENTS SHOWCASE TALENTS By Keith Hagarty       A cavalcade of musical and athletic ability was on display at Lucy N. Holman Elementary School's fifth Annual Talent Show, held Wednesday night at Jackson Liberty High School. The idea for the talent show began in 2003 as a way for the school to provide a forum to demonstrate the diverse abilitie... More ... Board Postpones Decision On Court- Remanded Plan For 130 Homes By Keith Hagarty       A final decision over plans for the construction of 130 homes on West Commodore Boulevard will have to wait a little longer. The township planning board postponed judgment on the application on Monday, citing a lack of sufficient materials provided by the developer. More ... Firemen And Police Set To Tip-Off For Ailing Resident Basketball Game Will Pit Firefighters Against Cops, All To Benefit One Of Jackson's Own By Keith Hagarty       For Jackson's firefighters and police officers, it's that time of the year to lace up the high top sneakers, perfect the rainbow three-point shots and work on those confounding crossover dribbles as their second Annual Charity Basketball Game gets underway on Saturday, April 14. More ... When It Comes To Promoting Reading, Johnson Elementary Shoots And Scores By Keith Hagarty       Hungry Tigers and Bearcats prowled the gymnasium of Jackson Liberty High School last week. But these two ravenous animals weren't searching for their usual prey. This time, the prey came in the form of a basketball hoop, all to spread an appreciation of reading and motivate a love for the written ... More ... MONUMENT A GLIMPSE BACK IN TIME       OCEAN COUNTY - Members of the Lakewood High School ROTC stand at attention in authentic military uniforms from several periods in American history during a ceremony in Toms River. The ceremony was being held to dedicate a new monument to Joshua Huddy, a key figure in the Toms River Blockhouse ... More ... East County Line Widening Part Of $6.5 Million Road Improvement       OCEAN COUNTY - East County Line Road in Lakewood Township will be reconstructed and widened between Route 9 and Squankum Road under a $3.9 million contract to be awarded by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Lakewood work is one of several road and drainage improvement contracts, t... More ... County Hosts Forum On Child Safety       OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County hosted a public form on what the state can do to help keep children and families safe. Staff from the State Department of Children and Families listened to input from professionals, community leaders and the public during two sessions on March 12 at the main branch of ... More ... Freeholders Tackle Faded Signs; Abandoned Babies; Praise For MATES By Bill McLaughlin       Having trouble reading the cross street signs as you travel the state's busy roads? You're not alone. Faded, illegible signage is plaguing motorists, especially on busy roads like Route 70 and Route 37 in central Ocean County. More ...