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December 7, 2006
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Howell High School's Jason Amato (22) is congratulated by teammates after he ran 83 yards for a touchdown with a blocked field goal during the Central Jersey Group IV championship game Sunday at Rutgers Stadium. The Rebels came up short against Hunterdon Central. For more, see Sports. More...
Habitat asks for land to build homes
Jackson officials say they will consider request from private organization
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

A representative of the Northern Ocean County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has asked for municipal land in Jackson on which the group could build two or three homes. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for working families. The families that are selected to receive the homes invest... More...


Analyst: Project revenues will outweigh cost to town
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - An economic analyst and consultant continued his testimony before the Planning Board on a developer's application for the 965-unit age-restricted condominium development Jackson Valley on Nov. 20. Hovbilt is proposing to build Jackson Valley in the Cassville section of Jacks... More...


Plumsted hires new officer to bring dept. to 11 members

PLUMSTED - The Township Committee appointed Vince Doell as a new full-time fully certified patrolman to the Plumsted Police Department on Nov. 20. The appointment of Doell brings the number of full-time fully certified police officers to 11, the highest level in the history of the towns... More...


Parish plans $3.5M project to meet community's needs
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - The Rev. Brendan Williams, pastor of the Roman Catholic Church of St. Veronica, Route 9 north, does not like the idea of having to ask his parishioners for money - especially $3.5 million. But with a parish that has grown to more than 5,500 families and strained the facilitie... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
• A vendor fair will be held at Land O' Pines School, Thompson Way, Howell, Dec. 7 from 5-9 p.m. The fair will feature many vendors for toys, makeup and skin care, baskets, housewares, jewelry, hand-made crafts, sports items, bake sale, hot drinks, pictures with Santa, door prizes, and m... More...
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 Letters
•Jackson council should stop the blame game
Contrary to what Jackson Councilwoman Ann Updegrave states in your recent report, "Jackson Council Supports Assembly Ethics Reform," on Nov. 22, the New Jersey Assembly has not proposed an 11-point plan called the Blueprint for a Corrupt-Free New Jersey. More...
•Lakewood Elks continue to help community's special needs children
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 Editorials
•For the record
An article regarding a judge's decision against Howell in its case against the Freehold Regional High School District ("Judge Decides Students May Stay at Present High School," News Transcript, Nov. 29) incorrectly stated that students who had expected to attend Howell High School were ... More...
• Coda
• Are We There Yet?
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Kelsey Lin Graham Kelsey Lin Graham, 14, of Jackson, died Dec. 3, 2006, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Long Branch on Jan. 1, 1992. More...
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 Schools
•Bands sought for Feb. 10 event at JMHS
JACKSON - A battle will soon be raging at Jackson Memorial High School. The Jackson Educational Foundation is looking for bands to showcase their musical talents in a Battle of the Bands competition which the foundation is sponsoring on Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial Hig... More...
•Officials hoping to raise voices for school funding
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 Sports
•Rebel rally falls short in Central Jersey title game
Howell beaten by Hunterdon Central in first CJ final
Coaches preach it all the time to their teams: play hard and never give up. But it's easier said than done, especially when a game is spiraling out of control. Cory Davies' Howell Rebels were facing that dilemma Sunday night at Rutgers Stadium. Their bid for the school's first... More...
•Playoff success changed face of Howell football
•Johnson, Toreros too much for the Hawks
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 Business
•Super Suppers offers chance to save time
Family dinner time is in peril! Home-cooked dinners are being overrun by fast food mania! What are busy parents to do? Never fear, Super Suppers is here! More...
•Business Briefs
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