SCOTT PILLING staff Peter Campione, owner of the Kindred Souls dog-training facility in Howell, works with Tyson, a 4-month-old boxer, on obedience commands. Campione is concerned that a recent action taken by the Township Council could have a negative impact on his business. More ... Business owner fears law will signal his end Howell Township Council rules that dogs are not considered to be livestock BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       In an effort to be consistent with state law, the Howell Township Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the definition of agricultural uses and strikes out dogs from being considered as livestock. The July 17 vote stirred mixed emotions among those who commented on the counci... More ... Area dancers excel at show       JACKSON - Students from the Jackson Dance Center attended the Starbound National Talent Competition held at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, July 9-13. More ... Expansion plan approved for Adelphia post office BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       HOWELL - The quaint Adelphia post office on Wyckoff Mills Road is known for its curbside service. The post office employees never had enough room to tackle an ever-present mountain of mail, in addition to serving a long line of customers who waited outside for assistance. More ... Donation supports research       JACKSON - The March of Dimes, New Jersey Chapter, recently received a $50,000 donation from The Caitlin Elizabeth Russell Foundation Inc. The donation will directly support March of Dimes research into necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially dangerous intestinal problem that most comm... More ... State, county will fund 2 tracts to be preserved       PLUMSTED - The Township Com-mittee will be obtaining a $785,000 New Jersey Planning Incentive Grant award toward the acquisition of two more properties totaling 79 acres that will be saved and preserved forever from future major residential subdivisions. More ... Ford Road to be improved BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       HOWELL - An $820,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) issued by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be used for the reconstruction of Ford Road from Route 9 to Kent Road. The project will be divided into four phases with each phase costing about $200,... More ... Educator helms Center Players' summer show       Long before Daniel S. Green was instrumental in the founding of the Freehold Regional High School District Academy for the Arts, he took on his first teaching role at Manalapan High School. It was 1972 and the school had only been open for one year. Green was asked not only to teach English a... More ...      CHRIS KELLY staff Justin Lombardo, 15, of Howell shows off his guitar skills during the Howell Library's recent Teen Battle of the Bands. Justin was performing with the band Affliction. More ... Seniors to meet, discuss FDR       Bridge Biography, a new company devoted to preserving family histories, is inviting seniors to the Empire Diner, Route 9 north, Freehold Township, on Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. to share their remembrances of the day Franklin Delano Roosevelt died (April 12, 1945). Tickets are free; however, spac... More ...       The Nerds will perform Aug. 8 (rain date Aug. 9) in the second of three free outdoor concerts planned as part of Jackson Township's Concert Under the Stars series. The Nerds are well known throughout New Jersey and beyond for their unique high-energy performances of rock 'n' roll favor... More ... In the Arts       The Monmouth Museum located on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, will present the photographs of Paul Lenz Aug. 10 through Sept. 9 as part of the New Jersey Emerging Artists Series. More ... Jackson artist's mural unveiled       MANALAPAN - On June 27, postal officials, community leaders, local historians and educators unveiled a 4-by-5-foot mural in the lobby of the Manalapan-Englishtown post office. The large colorful mural was painted and donated by aspiring 24-year-old artist April Kuhn. More ... Datebook       • A "Take Out-Eat In Dinner," hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, Main Street, Farming-dale, will take place Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m. Details: (732) 938-3401; (732) 938-9181. • Jackson VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will host its 45th annua... More ... Building to be dedicated       HOWELL - Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad No. 1 will host an open house dedication for its new building on Aug. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Lt. John Zicha said the new building is state-of-the-art and will be able to house all of the squad's equipment. There will be a ceremony at 1 p.m. More ... Several applications receive time extension from board       JACKSON - An application for a three-lot subdivision near Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst has received a one-year time extension from the Planning Board. The action came at the board's July 16 meeting. Attorney Richard Tomasik represented Sarama Homes, whose property is n... More ... Drive lands energetic woman in exciting world Pamela Roth represents young performers at New York talent agency BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       From the minute you meet her, you peg Manalapan native Pamela Roth as a personable people person. Perky enough to let you know she is awake and on top of it, but not so much that you can't wait for it to stop. More ... U.S. Postal Service adds unit at local Minit-Stop BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - Need to buy a stamp, register a letter or send that birthday card to Auntie Em? Maybe you're late for work and just don't have the time to drive across town to get that mortgage bill in the early morning mail. More ... Night Out offers fun       JACKSON - The 24th annual National Night Out will be held Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event. "Everyone is invited to attend this special event to celebrate unity in our community," Jac... More ... Unlocking potential with the power of storytelling Nonprofit gives ancient art a modern purpose BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       The art of storytelling has its roots in the very beginnings of civilization and has grown throughout time to convey history, values, culture and purpose. Storytelling Arts Inc. More ... Town, DEP will address work at park BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer       JACKSON - The township Department of Public Works has halted a road construction project in Johnson Park after the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued Jackson a notice of violation. "DEP investigator Michelle Kropilak was on site on July 19 and told them to sto... More ...