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MTV’s Jersey Shore Credited by Local Officials for Record Tourism Growth »

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06:29 pm |   By Phil Stilton MTV has a thing for the Jersey Shore, from the filming of MTV Beach House in the early 2000’s in Seaside Heights to Season 1 of The Real World…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »

An Interview with Zakk Wylde: Former Jackson Memorial Student Talks About Fame and Music »

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06:17 pm | By Phil Stilton Zakk Wylde, a Jackson Memorial High School band kid who turned international guitar-rock celebrity through his time as lead guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne and his own band, Black Label Society…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »

Jackson couple donates $2,660 to Elms Elementary School Library »

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06:11 pm |         By Phil Stilton   Rich and Liz Gaspari, owners of Gaspari Nutrition donated $2660 which translated into 153 brand new books for the library at Elms Elementary School.   Dan…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »

Jackson Kids team up with local businesses to deliver toys to Children’s Specialized Hospitals »

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05:36 pm | Campers and their families at Frogbridge Day Camp in Millstone Township work as a team to help children in need each holiday season. As part of their “Campers Helping Kids” campaign, campers are…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »

Jackson Rotary Club Celebrates 40 years »

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05:33 pm | The Jackson Rotary Club recently celebrated their 40th anniversary at the Westlake Golf and Country Club.  The club was admitted to the Rotary International on October 21, 1971.   At the time, Jackson was…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »

6th Annual Menorah Lighting in Jackson »

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05:32 pm | Bat Shalom Hadassah hosted the sixth annual Menorah Lighting at Town Hall in December.   Rabbi Michael and Annie Klein of Congregation Ahavat Olam of Howell presented the message of Hanukah to the several…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »

Jackson Elks Helps Local Families in Need »

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05:30 pm | As winter sets in Jackson, there’s no time for rest for the members of the Jackson Elks Lodge.  The Jackson Elks continued their community service projects through the winter season.  They held a…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »

Bowman Road Bridge Repairs On Schedule for September Completion »

06:19 pm | With A March 15 deadline looming, initial work to replace the Bowman Road Bridge in Jackson Township is under way. “It’s important we get a lot of the initial work done prior to…

Jan 25 2012 / / Read More »
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MTV’s Jersey Shore Credited by Local Officials for Record Tourism Growth »

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06:29 pm |   By Phil Stilton MTV has a thing for the Jersey Shore, from the filming of MTV Beach House…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

Rosalia’s Opens Business at Former Emilio’s Location on Whitesville Road »

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06:24 pm | By Christa Riddle www.allaboutwriting.com Whether hungry for a simple slice of pizza for a tasty lunch on the go…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

Empire ATM Sets Up World Headquarters in Jackson »

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06:21 pm | Although the Central Jersey Italian American Club recently sold its building, their home since 1980 when the club had…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

The Karate Dojo Teaches Kids How To Live Live As Leaders »

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06:20 pm | By Christa Riddle www.allaboutwriting.com The Jersey Shore is a great place from Memorial Day through Labor Day for kids.…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

Iplay America in Freehold Provides Jersey Shore Boardwalk Fun All Year Long »

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06:19 pm | By Phil Stilton via www.gokidsnj.com The Jersey Shore is a great place from Memorial Day through Labor Day for…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

An Interview with Zakk Wylde: Former Jackson Memorial Student Talks About Fame and Music »

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06:17 pm | By Phil Stilton Zakk Wylde, a Jackson Memorial High School band kid who turned international guitar-rock celebrity through his…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

Jackson couple donates $2,660 to Elms Elementary School Library »

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06:11 pm |         By Phil Stilton   Rich and Liz Gaspari, owners of Gaspari Nutrition donated $2660 which…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

Kylie’s Kloset helps Jackson girls get prom dresses »

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06:06 pm | For many girls the most important day of high school is Prom, but these days,  this dream goes unfulfilled…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

Jackson Kids team up with local businesses to deliver toys to Children’s Specialized Hospitals »

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05:36 pm | Campers and their families at Frogbridge Day Camp in Millstone Township work as a team to help children in…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »



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Kylie’s Kloset helps Jackson girls get prom dresses »

06:06 pm | For many girls the most important day of high school is Prom, but these days,  this dream goes unfulfilled because some girls can’t afford a dress. Jackson’s Kylie Geis’  goal is for no girl to be left out of Prom just because of a dress. “This is the reason I started Kylie’s Kloset.”  Kylie says…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »
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Board Withdrew Journalism Ethics Policy Amid Mixed Intent, Criticism and Internal Confusion »

08:31 pm | At the May 25th, 2011  Jackson Township Board of Education meeting, school board member Barbara Fiero expressed her desire to establish rules regarding journalists covering school district affairs.   In that meeting, Mrs. Fiero stated she would “like the Board to establish a code of ethics for media involvement further explaining that should a media outlet…

Jan 24 2012 / / Read More »

Trip to a New York City Broadway Show – Godspell »

01:50 pm | The Jackson Recreation Department will be hosting a chartered bus trip to N.Y.C. to see The Broadway shows “Godspell” on Mach 23, 2012.  Buses will leave from the Jackson SeniorCenter at 45 Don Connor Blvd.at 3p.m.  The price is $110 per person; this includes Orchestra Seats & Charter Bus Transportation. Tickets are on a “first…

Jan 12 2012 / / Read More »

MTV’s Jersey Shore Credited by Local Officials for Record Tourism Growth »

06:29 pm |   By Phil Stilton MTV has a thing for the Jersey Shore, from the filming of MTV Beach House in the early 2000’s in Seaside Heights to Season 1 of The Real World to the on-location production of their current meghit show, Jersey Shore.  The show, which has reached 8.9 million viewers worldwide this season,…

Jan 27 2012 / / Read More »
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Jackson Mayor Mike Reina among 234 mayors behind Governor Christie’s sick pay reform »

10:46 pm | On December 8th, a bipartisan group of 234 mayors, including Jackson Township mayor Mike Reina,  joined Governor Christie’s call for the legislature to end its delays and pass real sick and vacation pay reform to save taxpayer dollars and deliver critical budget relief to municipalities. Eleven mayors joined the Governor at a press conference in…

Dec 14 2011 / / Read More »

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Former New York Giants Running Back Ready to Make Heroes out of Jackson Liberty and Jackson Memorial Students »

07:43 pm | By Phil Stilton As Giants fever sweeps our area in anticipation of Super Bowl XLVI, former New York Giants running back and local football ’hero’ Keith Elias took some time…

Jan 25 2012 / / Read More »

Southern (39) at Jackson (54) – Boys Basketball »

02:04 pm | Brandon McDonnell scored 21 points and Brandon Houp contributed 11 to lead Jackson in the quarterfinals of the WOBM Classic in Toms River. Jackson will face Toms River South in…

Jan 22 2012 / / Read More »

Msgr. Donovan (38) at Jackson (56) – Girls Basketball »

02:04 pm | Tiffany Montagne scored 16 points for Jackson in the quarterfinal round of the WOBM Classic in Toms River. Stephanie Mason added 15…

Jan 22 2012 / / Read More »

Jackson (52) at Toms River South (44), IN-SEASON TOURNAMENTS – Boys Basketball »

02:04 pm | Brian Kenny scored 16 points and Brandon McDonnell finished with 14 points for Jackson in the semifinal round of the WOBM Tournament…

Jan 22 2012 / / Read More »

Point Pleasant Boro (46) at Jackson (51) – Girls Basketball »

02:04 pm | Shannon Evans had 14 points while Hannah Missry and Tiffany Montagne scored 10 apiece as Jackson defeated Point Pleasant Boro, No. 5…

Jan 22 2012 / / Read More »

Jackson (50) at Manasquan (60), IN-SEASON TOURNAMENTS – Girls Basketball »

02:04 pm | Marina Mabrey had nine of her game-high 24 points in the third quarter as Manasquan, No. 1 in The Star-Ledger Top 20,…

Jan 22 2012 / / Read More »
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Jackson Events

Girl Scout Troop to Hold Velentine’s Spaghetti Dinner »

09:51 am | BSA Troop 2 – Jackson NJ Valentine’s Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner Fund Raiser Saturday February 11th, 2012 4:30pm-8-30pm DeBow’s UMC – Jackson…

Jan 12 2012 / / Read More »

Quick Check’s Jackson location opens 5 am tomorrow »

Quick Check Ribbon Cutting

08:15 pm | The ribbon cutting for the new Quick Check location at Leesville Road and West Veterans Highway took place today at 4 pm…

Dec 27 2011 / / Read More »

The Eric Mintel Quartet presents A Charlie Brown Christmas »

08:28 am | Point Pleasant Boro BranchSaturday, Dec. 17, 2 pm Registration required. Call 732-295-1555 or register online.. If you love Charlie Brown and the…

Dec 14 2011 / / Read More »

Meet Artist Scott Campbell »

08:27 pm | Barnegat BranchThursday, Dec. 15, 7:00 pm Registration required. Call 609-698-3331 or register online.. Scott is an illustrator of comics, kid’s books, and…

Dec 8 2011 / / Read More »
Christmas with the First Ladies: the White House Decorating Tradition, with author Coleen Christian Burke » Holiday-themed Saturday around Jackson » Anime Nation 2011 » Cyberbullying: What You Need To Know As A Parent » Jackson PBA hosting 2011 Holiday Derby »

Fundraiser to be held in Manchester to help JMHS Band’s trip to Tournament of Roses »

04:07 pm | Applebee’s Restaurant on Route 70 in Manchester Twp. is hosting a “Flapjack Breakfast”   Saturday, January 28th from 8am to 10am to benefit the Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band.…

Jan 14 2012 / / Read More »

Trip to a New York City Broadway Show – Godspell »

01:50 pm | The Jackson Recreation Department will be hosting a chartered bus trip to N.Y.C. to see The Broadway shows “Godspell” on Mach 23, 2012.  Buses will leave from the Jackson SeniorCenter…

Jan 12 2012 / / Read More »

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