Southard School pupils give thanks to veterans Howell school honors service and sacrifice of America’s military BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer       On a recent school day, the staff and students at the Southard School in Howell rolled out the red, white and blue carpet for nearly two dozen military veterans. They came to Southard for the school’s third annual celebration of veterans. The guests were honored with breakfast and a... More ... 30th farm preserved in town       PLUMSTED — The Hughes Christmas Tree Farm, owned by Linda Hughes and located on Holmes Road, became the 30th farm in Plumsted, on Dec. 7, to be officially enrolled in the township’s farmland preservation program. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, with the preservation of the Hughes farm, P... More ... Howell planners approve shopping center addition BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer       HOWELL — A long-considered extension to the Quail Creek shopping center in the Ramtown section of the township has been approved by the Planning Board. The panel voted 7-2 in favor of the approximate 7,700-square-foot addition to the center for a bank and additional retail space. More ... Mom recalls outpouring of generosity for child 14 years ago, Jackson community rallied for cancer-stricken youth BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON — There are a lot of wonderful people in Jackson. That was the comment made by Linda Sienkiewicz, who lived in Jackson for 20 years before moving away, as she reflected on the past and the support she received through some very hard times. More ... Revaluation process to begin in January BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON — A revaluation of every property in Jackson will begin in January and become effective on Jan. 1, 2009, according to Deputy Tax Assessor Toni Nagle-Rowe. Township Councilwoman Emily Ingram wants residents to know what the process will entail. More ... Indictment alleges bribes paid by firm’s founder Regional Interest       The founding member of a major New Jersey civil engineering company was indicted Dec. 14, accused of paying bribes to former Ocean Township Mayor Terrence Weldon and another former official to gain favor and influence in securing and maintaining contracts for the engineering firm, U.S. Atto... More ... Taking comics seriously       Artist Guy Dorian (above) shows students in his Dec. 6 “Learn to Draw Comics” class at the Jackson Library how to draw faces. More ... New additions offer guests more family fun at Six Flags       JACKSON — Six Flags Great Adven-ture, Route 537, has announced a newly themed area, Wiggles World, the park’s fourth area devoted to children offering new pint-sized adventures designed just for them. Just next door at Six Flags Wild Safari, guests will take a one-of-a-kind journey in t... More ... Decision regarding yeshiva student dwelling put off BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT — The Roosevelt Planning Board has reached a stalemate in its decision regarding the use of the Brottman house. When a motion was made at the board’s Dec. More ... New administrative code will have public hearing BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON — A new administrative code has been presented for approval by the Township Council. A public hearing on the administrative code will take place on Dec. 26, at which time members of the public may offer their comments on the document. Copies of the administrative code, which w... More ... Post office now offers more access       HOWELL — United States Postal Service Office Officer-in-Charge John Ferraro has announced the expansion of customer access to the Automated Postal Center (APC) in the lobby of the Howell main post office. Effective immediately, customers will be able to conduct postal business 24 hours a day ... More ... Councilman offers thanks for spirit of the holidays BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON — During this season of doing something for others, a township councilman took time at a recent meeting to reflect on the meaning of giving. “As we enter this holiday season we recall seasons gone by,” Councilman Jason J. Gudaitis said. “Some recall last year at this time and ... More ... Status Green to compete in MEANY Fest finals BY CHRISSY GERITY Staff Writer       He quit his job. Sold his car, his motorcycle and left behind his friends and family to embark on a cross-country excursion. But what he found in California and in Hilo, Hawaii, was not enough to keep him there. Instead, he returned to New Jersey to form a rock band. Not your traditional Ho... More ...