Board resolves to handle staff, student complaints Issues at JMHS revolve around construction work & removal of asbestos BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       Students and staff members at Jackson Memorial High School want to know they are safe from harmful asbestos while remediation work at the building continues. The issue came up at the Jackson Board of Education's Jan. 16 meeting. One board member said comments made that evening were ... More ...       Craig Breiner, 30, of Howell, trekked across the heart of New Jersey on the brisk morning of Jan. 20 as he walked 50 miles from Belmar to the Statehouse in Trenton to show his support for American troops serving in Iraq. Here, Breiner makes his way along Route 33 in Manalapan. The walk took... More ... Supermarket supports FoodBank       HOWELL - The Stop & Shop supermarket at Route 9 and Lanes Mills Road has announced that it will donate $1,781 to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties through its annual Food for Friends program. "This was another great year for Food for Friends," said Bill Holmes, EVP of Operati... More ... Mobile home rent hike draws residents' concern BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - Residents of the Maple Glen mobile home community have been dealt a blow - higher rents which they say they cannot afford to pay. The senior citizens in the 80-unit community on Bowman Road, most of whom live on a fixed income or supplemental part-time jobs, came before th... More ... Plumsted seniors offered free tax return services       PLUMSTED - Senior citizens in Plumsted who need assistance in completing and filing their federal and state income tax returns in advance of the April 15 deadline will be able to receive that help for the first time. More ... Supt. proposes new driving safety program Wasser says seniors who want a parking permit would have to attend BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       On the heels of the tragic death of three teenagers and a grandmother in a two-vehicle collision in Freehold Township on Jan. 10 comes a discussion about implementing a safety program whose goal would be to reduce the risk of such a tragedy happening again. More ... Cassville fire company installs officers for '07       JACKSON - The Cassville Volunteer Fire Company held its 68th annual installation of officers, awards dinner and dance at the Miller Avenue fire station on Jan. 13. Elected in November and commencing their offices as of Jan. 1 for a one-year term were President Douglas M. Velting, Vice ... More ... Puppies rescued from Georgia gas chamber       The Associated Humane Societies in Forked River has rescued nine hound-lab mix puppies and three adult dogs which were about to be euthanized in gas chambers in Georgia. The puppies, who are between 10 and 12 weeks old, and the other dogs are expected to be up for adoption shortly. More ... Pair face robbery charges       JACKSON - Two Berkeley Township men have been charged with the New Year's Eve armed robbery of a township business. According to information provided by police, Jackson Detective Howard Bogan has charged Matthew Everitt, 21, of the Bayville section of Berkeley Township, and Robert Maha... More ... Store supports healthy hearts       JACKSON - The White Butterfly, 200 North County Line Road, is joining the American Heart Association in an effort to raise $25 million in 2007. "On Feb. 2, Go Red For Women's Day, we are asking residents to purchase a $5 red dress pin to help the American Heart Association reach ... More ... Girl Scouts offer special program opportunities       LAKEWOOD - Four new after-school and evening programs for Lake-wood girls are being offered by the Girl Scouts of Ocean County. Programs will be held at the Lakewood Middle School, the Girl Scout After-School Club at Clifton Avenue Grade School, and the Latch Key Program at the Oak Street Sc... More ... Freehold men facing charges following drug bust in Jackson BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - Three Freehold Town-ship residents were arrested by Jackson police on Jan. 8 and charged with drug distribution and conspiracy. According to information provided by police, a three-week investigation by Jackson detectives Howard Bogan and Mitch Cowit resulted in the arrest ... More ... Her clients are creatures great and small Handler trains dogs and small animals for commercial work BY KATHY HALL Correspondent       Lisa Christman lives a dog lover's ideal life. As the lead trainer and handler for the New York-based All Creatures Great and Small animal advertising agency, she not only takes her dogs to work with her, they often get paid for the day. More ... Clerk warns against high fees for copies of deeds       Ocean County Clerk Carl W. Block is advising all county homeowners that his office has received numerous phone calls and inquiries from property owners who are being sent a direct mail solicitation from a private company offering to provide them with a certified copy of their deed at a cost o... More ... AAA provides guidelines to parents of teen drivers       In the aftermath of traffic crashes that have claimed the lives of teenagers, their passengers and other motorists, the AAA Clubs of New Jersey remind parents of new drivers that teenagers have the highest collision rate of any age group and teenagers who have driven a year or less have the w... More ...