JACKSON–The contentious application for a subdivision request on Frank Applegate Road in Jackson has been set to be heard at the April 3rd township zoning board meeting. At the center of the application lies hundreds or thousands of discarded solid waste items in the form of discarded religious items under the direction of Rabbai [...]
LAKEWOOD–The Lakewood Piners defeated Manasquan 62-49 to win the Central Jersey Group II title. Photo by www.thelakewoodscoop.com
06: #4 Freddy Terranova (Jackson Mem) d. # 13 Carl Vasti (CBA) 5-1 106: #3 Jimmy Slendorn (Howell) md. #14 Jeff DeLuise (Barnegat) 9-1 106: #6 John Finnerty (Pt Beach) md. #11 Mike Jones (Long Branch) 20-6 106: #10 James Knoeller (Southern) d. #7 Daniel Rackliffe (Brick Twp) 9-7 113: #9 Chris Crane (Southern) md. [...]
The following was submitted by Congregation Ahavat Olam. By Karen Brown HOWELL–A gift auction and comedy night will be held on Saturday evening, March 23rd at Congregation Ahavat Olam in Howell. This event is open to the public and the cost of $35 includes admission, snacks, coffee/tea and dessert. An early bird special of $30 [...]
Going into Thursday night’s action, five Ocean County high school basketball teams were in the running in the NJSIAA state tournament. By the time the last buzzer sounded, only 2 remained. In Central Jersey Group IV, North Brunswick (#4) eliminated Jackson Memorial (#5) after defeating the Jaguars 50-43. In Central Jersey Group [...]
By The Lakewood Scoop LAKEWOOD–Lakewood Police on Friday evening apprehended a mentally unstable and armed man following an hour-long standoff, Police tell TLS. At about 7:25 PM on Friday evening, police received a call about a mentally unstable father who had barricaded himself in an apartment at the Crossroads Apartment complex on Kennedy Boulevard. Upon arrival, police discovered that [...]
WEST LONG BRANCH–The Lakewood Piners, on Saturday, defeated Point Pleasant Beach 39-33 in the 2012-13 Shore Conference Tournament Finals. Point Pleasant led 7-6 at the end of the first quarter, but Lakewood went on to outscore the Garnet Gulls for the win. Tyrice Beverette and Maurice Diawara led the Piners, each with 10 [...]
By Christa Riddle, the Ocean Signal TOMS RIVER–Known as “Generation M²” due to their heavy exposure to and use of media and technology, today’s kids ages 8 to 18 live a good portion of their young lives connected to iPods, computers, video games, tablets, and televisions. Many of these tweens and teens rely upon social [...]
The following release was submitted by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General: NEWARK – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs have filed suit against the operators of a purported Superstorm Sandy charity, alleging the defendants unlawfully misled the public by diverting donated funds into their personal [...]
Submitted by Marion Lynch, The FoodBank of Monmouth/Ocean Counties NEPTUNE – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties launched a free income tax assistance program aimed at helping low and moderate income workers maximize their tax benefits. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be offered at six sites, three in Monmouth County and three [...]