Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition EASTER BUNNY HOPS INTO JACKSON FOR GOOD TIMES By Lauren Puglisi       The Easter Bunny hopped into Jackson Township early last weekend for a full day of dancing, singing and posing for flashing cameras. With the help of Mayor Mark Seda and members of the Town Council, Jackson's Recreation and Senior Service Departments hosted a new Easter celebration for children ... More ... Congressman Chris Smith Visits Goetz Middle School Lawmaker Speaks Of Bullying, Character Education By Lauren Puglisi       Some of tomorrow's leaders from Carl W. Goetz Middle School were given the privilege to listen to an assembly featuring Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) on Tuesday. According to Adrienne Previtera, Character Education Coordinator and an eighth grade teacher at the school, the reason for Smith's vi... More ... John Smatusik Honored For 35 Years Of Service By Lauren Puglisi       John Smatusik III stood proudly beside Mayor Mark Seda as he was presented with a distinguished service award from Jackson Township. After 35 years with Jackson Township, Smatusik retired on February 14. He started working with Jackson's Public Works Department in 1973 to fill a temporary positio... More ... "Budding Picassos" On Display At Library By Jo Ann La Russo       A dazzling array of artwork featuring brilliant colors and designs done by student artists of the Toms River Regional School District greets the eye upon entering the lobby of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library in celebration of March as National More ... NAVY HELPS KIDS SHOOT FOR THE STARS By Bill McLaughlin       Ocean County elementary school students will be the first in New Jersey to participate in the U.S. Navy's newest community initiative, the Starbase program. The program's goal is to encourage fifth grade students to combine their interest in space and aeronautics with advanced instruction, both i... More ... Economy Placing More Pressure On County Social Services By Bill McLaughlin       The recent downturn in the economy has caused a sharp "up-tick" in activity at the Ocean County Board of Social Services, Freeholder Gerry Little said this week. Little described a tour he took last week of the new board of social services building in the Stafford Business Park. More ...