CHRIS KELLY staff Tara Vitale, 11, of Howell, shows a strong stride as she participates in the Sgt. Pat's 5K Run on the Long Branch oceanfront on March 22. The annual event, which also includes a 2-mile fitness walk, honors and remembers slain Long Branch Police Officer Sgt. Patrick King, who was ki...
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Game originated in Washington state, exercise aspect touted
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
It is the latest rage taking the country by storm - a cross between tennis, badminton and paddle tennis - and it has finally arrived in Jackson. It's called Pickleball and it has drawn close to 100 residents of the Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes adult community to meetings, discussion groups, vi... More...
Department personnel honored for service to community
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
JACKSON - Two police officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant, while several other officers have been awarded the Command Citation Letter, the Excellent Police Duty Ribbon and the Meritorious Duty Award. More...
JACKSON- The members of one local church have been giving away cash to help people buy food. "We wanted to do something special for Easter for the community," said Christopher D. Soleberry, pastor of the Hope of Glory Worship Center. More...
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
JACKSON - What could be better than learning how to stay healthy while enjoying a delicious luncheon? That is exactly what transpired at the Jackson Senior Center on March 5 when seniors were treated to a demonstration lesson of Tai Chi: Your Health Defense and a healthy meal. More...
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