The Tiger Scouts of Pack 104 turned the tables on JTown today and became the reporters grilling correspondent Matt Genovese. The Tiger scouts asked a lot of questions about journalism and communications. Some of the things that the scouts were interested in were what does it take to become reporter. Also what schooling is needed [...]
Whether you swim, fish, kayak, clam, sail or ice boat on the Barnegat Bay, there is never a better time to celebrate this unique and wonderful natural resource of New Jersey than at the Barnegat Bay Festival. Join us as we celebrate the Bay! Look back at its Past splendor, enjoy its Present contributions, and [...]
How did you spend Mother’s Day in Jackson? While most Jackson moms probably would never think of spending their day at Great Adventure, since many locals go there so often during the season, pop diva Mariah Carey and hubby Nic Cannon got their Mother’s Day thrills on at the park. The pair, who are [...]
423 participants from 37 teams raised $31,016 this weekend at the 2nd annual Relay for Life held at Jackson Liberty High School. Photo by Patty Hewitt, team Daisy Chain for the Cure. Want your Relay for Life team photo in the next JTOWN Magazine? Email it, along with a short paragraph about why [...]
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 conducts slingload operations with Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 10. Both units were preparing for a Marine airpower demonstration at the 2012 JB MDL Open House and & Air Show, scheduled for May 12 [...]
by Ryan Throneberry Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst opened its doors to the public for the first day of a two-day open house and air show here May 12. Approximately 120,000 people crowded onto the base’s airfield to witness aerial stunts and ground displays including demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons and the [...]
On May 9th, the students in Ms. Hopko and Mr. Kasyan’s Environmental Science class at Jackson Liberty High School participated in a county wide effort to clean up the watersheds in Ocean County. The 46 student team was led by Ms. Hopko and Mr. Kasyan, plus Tom Stevens ,an employee of the Department of Protection, [...]
Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10 a.m., the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #4703 of Jackson will host their Annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Services, sponsored by the Jackson Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local #168. It is with great pleasure that we extend to you and your organization a cordial invitation to participate with [...]
A dog was found today on Bennetts Mills Road and Frank Applegate Road in Jackson, he was picked up by Jerrys Auto Body so he wouldn’t get hit by a car. Call Jerry at 732-928-0003 to claim. By way of Jersey Shore Hurricane News.
After a long battle between JCP&L and Jackson Township ended with an agreement earlier this year, the first LED street lights were installed earlier this week in the Sixty Acres development. The Township of Jackson has entered into a contract agreement with JCP&L for the retrofitting of existing street lights with LED lighting. Installation has [...]
In May 1997 the Police Unity Tour was organized, by Officer Patrick P. Montuore of the Florham Park Police Department, with the hope of bringing public awareness of Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and to honor their sacrifices. This year, the tour kicked off in Howell Township, New Jersey [...]
For the month of May, the Ocean County Library’s Jackson Branch will be showcasing 21 pieces of art by a Switlik Elementary School First Grader, Emma Kaltholf. Each month the Jackson branch of the library system allows local residents to showcase their collections, artwork and other items they wish to share with the community. [...]
This Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster killed 36 people as it burst into flames while coming in for a landing at Lakehurst Naval Air Station on May 6, 1937. The internet of course is full of how and why this happened, but we managed to find an old interview in [...]
20 Non-Profit local agencies will benefit from $40,000 in transportation mini-grants awarded by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Each organization will receive $2,000 to help transport participants in its various programs. “This is an opportunity to help our community-based non-profits reach out to the people they serve,” said Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. [...]
Nearly $2 million in federal housing and development funds will help provide affordable housing throughout Ocean County and assist municipalities renovate sidewalks and roads and improve handicapped access to public areas. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved a $1,035,198 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a $918,115 federal HOME award following a public [...]
Photo: Students from the Jackson Memorial Band ”Slam Dunk the Junk” in Jackson Township. If you wish to have your group photo here or featured in the next issue of JTOWN, send it to news@jacksonnjonline.com along with information about your group. On Saturday, April 21st. over 500 participants belonging to 42 non-profit Jackson Township [...]
On Saturday, May 19th, the Jackson Soccer Club will join the Jackson PBA for a Night of Soccer. Starting at 3pm, there will be a skills competition, sponsored by Stop & Shop for children on U7 to U13 teams. At 5:30 pm, the league will host its 6th annual Senior Farewell Game, pitting ‘Cops [...]
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, earlier this week, officially lifted the ban on open fires in Ocean County after a rainfall brought much needed moisture back to the area last weekend. Mayor Michael Reina, along with the Office of Emergency Management and Jackson Township Emergency Responders, issued a statement. “Thank you for [...]
info: TLCarbo@jacksonsd.org. This is the text from the flyer Please join us for a fun filled evening! Doors open at 4PM. Tickets will be called at 7PM. You DO NOT need to be present to win! Some of our prizes include bicycles, Coach, and a lottery tree! If you will be joining us for [...]
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