Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition MARCHING TO HONOR THE FALLEN       JACKSON - Pictured above, members of the Jackson Township Police Honor Guard march proudly in this year's Memorial Day parade. After the parade, ceremonies were held to honor those who have fallen in battle. More ... McAuliffe Students Honored For Keeping An Eye On Crime By Keith Hagarty       McAuliffe Middle School students Kevin Shambaugh and twin brothers Ken and Nick Sable may someday be patrolling the streets of Jackson as bonafide police officers. To recognize their volunteer efforts at school, the township council recently honored the boys for their participation in the nationa... More ... JMHS Wrestler Signs Letter Of Intent To West Point By Keith Hagarty       Jackson Memorial High School senior Robert Swan, Jr., has a passion for two things in life: wrestling and the military. Combining his two loves into one, this fall Swan will join the ranks of top students across the nation who have been accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Poi... More ... The Future Is Here: Johnson School's New SMART Board By Keith Hagarty       Clouds of chalk dust and that ear-piercing screech on the blackboard may soon be history. Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is taking a peak into the future with the introduction of their new SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard. More ... 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off Proves To Be Hot Time By Jo Ann La Russo       Competition was fierce at the 18th annual New Jersey State Chili & Salsa Cook-off held last week in downtown Toms River. With nearly 10,000 visitors and recipes from more than 50 entrants, the panel of expert judges had their work cut out for them. More ... BlueClaws Make Community Days Big Part Of Seventh Season By Bryan Woodward       "It seems like only yesterday when Matt Thayer caught that fly ball to seal the SAL (South Atlantic League) Championship right here in front of you. We got one in year six, and now we hope to get number two as we enter year seven. More ... May Is Proclaimed "Police Memorial Month"       LAKEWOOD - Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly presented a proclamation to Manchester Township Police Chief William Brase, president of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, More ...