
CHRIS KELLY staff In observance of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, the Lakewood Historical Society sponsored a visit and talk from former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. Celebrity impersonator Rene Goodwin brought Meir back to life on Nov. 23 during an afternoon tea a...
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But attempt to fill vacant council seat stalls in 2-2 vote

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
Michael Reina has been elected Jackson's interim mayor by the members of the Township Council. In the wake of Mark Seda's resignation as mayor last week, the council on Nov. 25 voted 3-1 to name Reina, who had been serving on the council, as the interim mayor. More...
Ronit Kobrinski returns to Africa to continue work

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent
Ronit Kobrinski is running in a race with cheetahs, a race, that is, to ensure the survival of cheetahs as the fastest sprinters in the animal world. "Cheetahs can sprint from zero to 70 mph in about four seconds," said Kobrinski, 28. "I was blown away the first time I saw a cheetah run. It was j... More...
Ocean County residents and visitors can now have important Ocean County information including press releases, commuter forecasts and emergency management updates e-mailed to them. "Getting information to our residents is key when it comes to letting them know about the numerous programs and servi... More...