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October 23, 2008
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A former resident of Howell now living in central Pennsylvania was killed and several of her family members were injured in an Oct. 19 motor vehicle accident on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. More...

ERIC SUCAR staff The Jackson Cobras — dressed as soccer referees, holding their red and yellow cards and wearing glasses so they can make the correct calls — pose for a photo before playing in the Freehold Soccer League's Frightfest X tournament on Oct. 18 in Freehold Township. More...

Jackson mayor does not resign on date he stated he would

Jackson Mayor Mark Seda remained in office this week as the date he gave for his resignation — Oct. 17 — came and went. After announcing several months ago that he would leave office on Oct. 17 to spend more time with his pregnant wife, Seda did not submit a letter of resignation to t... More...


Howell officials are looking for additional revenue, will freeze nonessential spending

In an effort to generate revenue during challenging economic times, the Howell Township Council will introduce an ordinance that will, if adopted, place a municipal occupancy tax on patrons of Howell's hotels and motels. The item was discussed during the council's Oct. 7 workshop meeting. More...


With two pipers, a snare drummer and a Highland dancer on hand, several members of the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch shared their love for traditional and popular Celtic music with guests at the Jackson library Oct. 13. More...


HOWELL — No details have come to light on the evidence that apparently led to charges of theft being lodged against a former municipal employee. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office confirmed two weeks ago that Kimberly Alvarez, of Howell, has been charged with stealing $17,000 from the ... More...


JACKSON — With a unanimous vote of approval, the Jackson Planning Board has given the go-ahead for the construction of New Prospect Plaza, an 8,000-square-foot retail building at the intersection of South New Prospect and Bethel Church roads, near Brewers Bridge Road. More...


Jackson's 2008 Safe Halloween event will be held at the municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway, 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 31. There will be entertainment by Mr. Scott the Music Man and treats from 1:10-1:45 p.m. Then from 2-2:30 p.m., Witch Craft Comedy and Conjuring will brew up some magic tricks an... More...
Your article regarding the proposed toll increase ("Turnpike Authority Approves Toll Hike," Tri-Town News, Oct. 16) was very informative. Tolls in New Jersey have been around for over 50 years, thus suggesting that they are necessary. More...
I've hit some rough spots in my parenting years. I've doctored skinned knees, jammed thumbs and stubbed toes. I lived through Barney, Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and sacrificed my bath towels for Batman capes as I watched the children launch off the chairs and swing through the ki... More...
Last May, I wrote a column bemoaning that my white whale of a Ford 150 pickup had all the resale value of the ubiquitous exercise equipment you see at yard sales. Drive by a yard sale at the end of the day, and chances are the used dishes and pots and pans and tools, and even the portraits of Elv... More...
Dear Greg: There's no joy in Mudville for Red Staters these days, old friend, as even ardent supporters of John McCain predict big trouble come Election Day. I heard James Carville say of McCain the other day, "Stick a fawk in 'im. He's done. More...
ERIC SUCAR staff Nicholas Kinzler of the Jackson Cobras chases after a loose ball during the second half of his team's soccer match against the Monroe Blasters during the Freehold Soccer League's Frightfest X invitational soccer tournament, Oct. 18, at the Jackson Mills Road soccer fields, Freehold ... More...