Howell Library Closes For Carpet Installation
HOWELL – Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Rd., will be closed through January 10 for the installation of new carpet. In addition, the West Long Branch Library, 95 Poplar Ave., is…
Flooding A Major Problem For Mallard Island Residents
By Bill Miller STAFFORD – Numerous residents from Mallard Island appeared before the governing body at its most recent meeting to ask for assistance with chronic flooding on their streets. Mary Ann…
Barnegat Committeeman Concludes Tenure On Governing Body
By Bill Miller BARNEGAT – Long time Committeeman Leonard Morano ended his tenure on the governing body at the most recent meeting of the Township Committee. Morano has served 18 years as…
Howell School Tops FoodBank Challenge Division
Photo Courtesy of FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties HOWELL – Howell High School collected 4,248 pounds of food, placing first in their division of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’…
Musical Alumni Concert To Celebrate Jackson Memorial’s 50th Anniversary
By Catherine Galioto JACKSON – A special program commemorating 50 years since Jackson Memorial opened its doors will focus on the music and theater productions students have put on through those decades.…
Four Students Earn Perfect SAT Scores
By Catherine Galioto JACKSON – Several students earned the highest score of 800 on portions of the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, a “perfect” score that the school district celebrated at its…
Honor Our Veterans Essay Contest
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-Monmouth) is inviting students in grades six through eight to participate in her third annual Honor Our Veterans contest. Entries must be submitted to her…
Jim Rome Takes Back Marching Band "Dorks" Comment
Sports commentator Jim Rome lashed out with harsh words directed at millions of marching band members across America. “Is there anyone not in a marching band who thinks those dorks running around with…
Mario Cuomo Dead at 82
From 1979 to 1994, Mario Cuomo served as Lt. Governor and Governor of New York State. On New Years, day, the staunch Democrat who drew national attention for his public criticism of…
"HELP NOT HANDCUFFS" GROUP CLAIMS FIRST OCPO FACEBOOK FOLLOWER OF THE WEEK TITLE…
“HELP NOT HANDCUFFS” GROUP CLAIMS FIRST OCPO FACEBOOK FOLLOWER OF THE WEEK TITLE FOR 2015 The OCPO commends the “Help not Handcuffs” community campaign to assist and find help for those suffering…
Judge Sends Disbarred Attorney to Prison for 7 Years for Diverting over $100k
A former West Long Branch attorney, disbarred from the practice of law in November 2012, was sentenced to seven years in a New Jersey state prison after he was convicted earlier this…
When a Patient’s Death is Broadcast Without Permission
by Charles Ornstein This story was co-published with the New York Times. Anita Chanko could not sleep. At 4 a.m., on an August night in 2012, she settled onto the couch in…
Toms River Statement on Friendly Village Fire
by Debbi Winogracki Toms River Township TOMS RIVER- In a joint statement, officials from Toms River Township, Mayor Thomas Kelaher, and representatives from United Water expressed their concern for homeowners and residents…
Jackson to create port-a-potty registration fee amid surge in outdoor toilets township wide
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In response to a growing number of portable toilets popping up in residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, Jackson Township officials are moving to regulate the use, placement, and…