School District: Complaints About Juice in Jackson Unfounded

Jackson residents should not fear juice, according to a statement made on the district’s website today. A message on Facebook caused a stir in Jackson Township on Thursday over bad juice being…

School and Education News

Lighting the Menorah to Benefit the Jackson Food Pantry on December 12th

Chanukah is the Jewish Festival of lights. This year a local Jewish Organization is teaming up with a local gift shop and bringing light to those who need it most. On Tuesday,…

Community News

Councilman Nixon: Jackson’s Division Between Orthodox and Non-Orthodox Must End Now

JACKSON-The township council of Jackson which has drafted a large number of ordinances aimed to curb the growth of Orthodox Jews here is now singing a different tune after it was issued…

Community News·Government News

Jackson Man Charged With Assault by Auto, Robbery

by Jackson Police Dept. On Saturday November 25, 2017 at approximately 12:45 am, Police Officers Ernest Thomason, Keith French and Michael Goelz responded to the Sunoco gas station located on North Countyline…

Police Blotter

Calls for Resignation of “Anti-Semitic” Councilman Made in New Jersey Town Divided

JACKSON-Some Orthodox Jewish residents are calling for the resignation of Jackson Township Councilman Robert Nixon after documents released by the township displayed Nixon’s intent to curb Orthodox Jewish population growth here. Jackson…

Community News

Jackson Liberty Band Marches at Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

by Tammy Garcia The student members of Jackson Liberty High School’s band, color guard and cheerleaders spent their Thanksgiving entertaining thousands in the 6ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. There were an estimated…

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Jackson Liberty’s Narnia a Treat for All Ages

by Phil Stilton This month, the Jackson Liberty AtLib Players Club performed The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe for audiences. Johah Resnick (Aslan) and Danielle DeMarzo (White Witch) stole the show…

Community News·School and Education News

Roman’s Pizza in Jackson Under New Management, Soon to be Named Giuseppe’s

When Giuseppe Gangitano, a long time restaurant owner saw an opportunity to open a new pizzeria in Jackson, he jumped at the opportunity. He recently purchased Roman’s Pizza at the 5 corners…

Business News·Community News

$10,000 Ocean First Foundation Grant Improves Jackson Science Lab

by Phil Stilton The St. Aloysius School was the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Ocean First Foundation’s Model Classroom grant. Each year, the Ocean First Foundation chooses area schools to…

Community News·School and Education News

Jackson United Methodist Church Participates in Operation Christmas Child

Parishioners from the Jackson United Methodist Church packed shoeboxes full of presents for children for Operation: Christmas Child. The project is the brainchild of Samaritan’s Purse, a faith-based charities that help families…

Community News

Jackson Chamber of Commerce Seeking Gift Card Donations for Food Bank

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce is expanding their annual membership gift card drive to the general public to further help those in need in Jackson this holiday season. According to the chamber,…

Business News·Community News

John Maneri Announces Candidacy to Become Next Jackson Mayor; Will Audit Possible Torres Corruption in Jackson

JACKSON-John Maneri has announced his candidacy for mayor of Jackson Township in the upcoming November 2018 election. Maneri, a Trump supporting Republican, is the first candidate to officially announce their candidacy, hoping…

Community News·Police Blotter

Jackson Church Celebrates 65th Anniversary

by John White The celebration of our church anniversary is significant because of its threefold impact: It expresses gratitude to God, appreciates parishioners for their dedication, diligence, and hard work, and looks…

Community News

Jackson Liberty Band Wins Triple Crown

by Tammy Garcia Last Saturday, the Jackson Liberty Band traveled to Harrisburg PA to compete for the title of Atlantic Coast Champions! After a three hour drive and 25 performing bands that…

Community News·Entertainment News·School and Education News

Jackson Memorial Band Wins National Championship

by Jonathan Wood The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band are the US Bands Group VI-A National Champions!!! On Saturday, November 4th in Allentown Pa., they put on the show of…

Community News·Entertainment News·School and Education News

VAAD Denies Claim of Backing Jackson School Board Candidate

LAKEWOOD-The Lakewood VAAD, an influential community council serving Orthodox residents here has denied claims that it had endorsed any candidates in the recent Jackson Township School Board election. In that election, longtime…

Politics

Mayor: Swastika in Jackson Park to be Treated as Hate Crime

JACKSON-Today, the Jackson Township Police Department reported a depiction of a swastika and penis dragged into mulch at the township-owned Woodlane Park and Mayor Michael Reina condemned the incident. “The Township of…

Community News·Police Blotter

Jackson Memorial Band Wins State Championship

by Jonathan Wood JACKSON-All one had to do was walk outside this past Saturday, take a deep breath, look at the deep blue sky and feel that it was the perfect day.…

Community News·School and Education News

Jackson Councilman: No Plan to Ban Portable Toilets After Complaint Against Orthodox

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council has appeared to have chosen to hold it in this time when it comes to legislating behaviors associated with its growing Orthodox Jewish population. Last week, councilman Robert Nixon…

Community News

State Senator at Odds with Jackson Council Over Orthodox Eruvs

JACKSON-New Jersey State Senator Samuel D. Thompson advised Jackson Township Council members and Mayor Mike Reina against waging a battle with the Orthodox Jewish population in Jackson over the installation of a…

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