By Madeline Kinloch, Monsignor Donovan High School TOMS RIVER–Kristen Borowski of Toms River, a senior at Monsignor Donovan High School placed 2nd in the National Voice of Democracy Essay Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Kristen took first place at both the local and district levels to advance to the National level. [...]
By Julia Fraser My parents are full time residents of Beach Haven West. Mom is 69 and Dad is 71 and he is disabled. They worked hard their entire lives- Mom as an administrator of a long term care facility and Dad as an oil burner service technician. Both sacrificed much, to make sure that [...]
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 [...]
by Erik Weber OCEAN GATE – Nearly four months after Hurricane Sandy pushed the Toms River and Barnegat Bay through the front door and out the back of many homes along the beachfront and estuary areas here, Mayor Paul Kennedy announced via press release late Monday night that the Robin Hood Foundation, using monies raised [...]
By Phil Stilton TOMS RIVER—Seven years ago, Meridian Health wanted to raise awareness for the importance of annual mammograms for women over forty, so they decided to “Paint the Town Pink” in downtown Red Bank, which they called “Pink Bank” for nine days in the month May. From its humble beginnings on Broad [...]
By Phil Stilton JACKSON—When Angelina Roberto was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on December 10, 2012, friends and family of the two year old girl rallied together and began raising funds for parents Crystal and Ed Roberto. They started a “Go Fund Me” page and set out to raise $10,000 for the young parents. By [...]
MANCHESTER–The following is a transcript of Manchester Mayor Michael Fressola’s annual “State of the Municipality” address. It is that time of the year and for me it’s the 14th time as your Mayor, I am fulfilling this obligation. With unbelievable nation-wide fiscal conditions our concentration this past year and a half was to focus with [...]
POINT PLEASANT BEACH–Three months after Hurricane Sandy struck the Jersey Shore, life is slowly returning back to normal for businesses. This weekend, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant has announced they will be open for business.. The Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Aquarium Gift Shop and Sweet shop will opened on Friday. The Pavilion Arcade, Frank’s Fun Center, [...]
MANTOLOKING–With the opening of Route 35 in Mantoloking today, it marks the first time since Hurricane Sandy struck the Jersey Shore that non-residents can travel unobstructed on Route 35 from Point Pleasant to Island Beach. Police however warn drivers that they will be watching you. “For those traveling through Mantoloking via Route 35, please [...]
By Phil Stilton JACKSON–Hard Maple Realty, which has come under scrutiny in Jackson in recent years over an illegal religious dump site, is finally expected to have their chance to present their subdivision and development application formally before the township zoning board on February 6th at 6:30 pm. At the last planning board meeting, attorney [...]