Howell concert will honor music teacher's memory Former students to pay tribute to Steven Gosewisch BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       Former students of music teacher Steven Gosewisch will honor his memory and impact on their lives when they play in the Steven Gosewisch Memorial Scholarship Concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 in the newly renovated auditorium at Howell High School, Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. More ... Power move       Jackson Memorial High School's Justine Stevenson drives to the hoop during the Jaguars' 40-35 win over Brick Township High School at home on Jan. 5. With the victory, the Lady Jags evened their record to 4-4. More ... 'Lucky seven' takes on a whole new meaning Couple to welcome second set of twins on TLC's 'A Baby Story' BY LORI SABLE HERSCHMAN Staff Writer       HOWELL - It became "seventh heaven" last summer for the Horvaths. Linda Ann and Joe Horvath, who have lived in Howell for 12 years, welcomed twin daughters on July 29 to add to their ever-growing family, which now totals nine. More ... Builder gets board's OK to construct two homes BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - The Planning Board has given an 8-0 vote of approval for a two-lot subdivision to be known as Hyson Estates. The 3-acre parcel at the corner of Chandler Road and Genova Avenue in an R-3 residential zone will be divided into two smaller lots to permit the construction of two... More ... Council gives approval to administrative code BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - An ordinance revising the township's administrative code - the document which lays out how the municipal government functions - has been given a final vote of approval by Township Council members. More ... Former Howell principal begins freeholder term       FREEHOLD - Barbara J. McMorrow, a former teacher and principal at Howell High School, was sworn in to a three-year term on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders last week. At the same time, Rosemarie D. Peters, a former mayor of Middletown, took the oath of office as county surrogat... More ... Aid squad answered more than 800 calls during '06       PLUMSTED - The New Egypt First Aid Squad held its annual installation of officers ceremony for 2007 on Jan. 6. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, the volunteer New Egypt First Aid Squad has been serving Plumsted for 69 years, since 1938. More ... Jackson council names township professionals BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - A list of mayoral appointees for 2007 was given the nod of approval by members of the Township Council on Jan. 2. Council members voted 5-0 in favor of all of the appointments, with the exception of two appointments which were 4-0 votes with one abstention. More ... Talk will focus on gangs       Would the average citizen or young person in Ocean County recognize gang signs, markings, colors, symbols or clothing? Do parents, caregivers, youth workers and community leaders need advice on keeping their children and communities gang free? More ... Traffic laws we don't know or simply ignore       Passing on the right or hanging tassels from a rearview mirror can get you tickets in the Garden State BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer You see the flashing red lights in the rearview mirror and you don't know why. You weren't speeding, and you know that you came to a full st... More ... Misconceptions abound about police, traffic laws Officer dispels myth about ticket quotas; former prosecutor addresses DWI issues BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer       Most people have their own perception and misconceptions about the police - good and bad - but some misconceptions can be answered simply by asking a member of a police department. For instance, do cops operate on a quota basis to raise revenue for the town? More ... Food pantry distribution scheduled for 4th Thursday       JACKSON - The Jackson Food Pantry announced that it has come up with a schedule for 2007 that is available by telephone. The food pantry, 65 Don Connor Blvd., will be open once a month on the fourth Thursday for food distribution, with the exception of holiday months. More ... On Campus       Tom Smith, son of Jeanette and Tom Smith of Howell, has been named to the dean's list for the fall quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y., where he is a freshman in the College of Applied Science and Technology. A 2006 graduate of Freehold High School, Freehold Borough,... More ... Scarpelli pleads guilty to accepting bribes as mayor REGIONAL INTEREST BY PATRICIA A. MILLER COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writers       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Former Mayor Joseph C. Scarpelli left a message on township employee Edward Moroney's voicemail on Jan. 5. "He said to expect a bad day on Monday (Jan. 8)," said Moroney, who works as a staff assistant in the Mayor's Office. More ... Donated bicycles make Christmas bright BY ELANA ARON Correspondent       For 10 children, this Christmas was like no other they have celebrated in the past. It all began at Freehold Area Open Door, a nonprofit agency that provides food, emergency funding, mentoring and scholarship programs to needy families in Freehold Borough, Freehold Town-ship, Colts Ne... More ... Meteorite's hit on home jolts Freehold Twp. family Oh, it came out of the sky, landed just a little south of Moline. Jody fell out of his tractor, couldn't believe what he seen. Laid on the ground and shook, fearin' for his life. Then he ran all the way to town screamin' it came out of the sky. "It Came BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - You get a rock thrown through a window in your home and your first assumption might be that someone, somewhere, for some reason, has a problem with you or someone in your household. More ... Former mayor remembered for service to community BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - Former Mayor and Township Committeeman Peter H. Carlson was remembered last week as a man who served Jackson for more than a quarter-century and cared deeply about the town he called home for more than 40 years. Carlson, 71, died on Dec. 31. More ... Statewide contest celebrates New Jersey       Residents of New Jersey are invited to participate in a statewide contest sponsored by the nonprofit Celebrate New Jersey! The statewide organization is looking for unique, interesting and even personal reasons individuals have for loving their state, county or town. Places, groups, people or... More ...