Manchester, NJ

PDF of print edition 12-YEAR-OLD BECOMES FIRST GIRL TO WIN STATE'S NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE By Keith Hagarty       Can you name the capital city of Qatar in under 10 seconds? For one 12-year old Jackson resident, the answer was easy enough- it's Doha. More ... Complaints Prompt Stricter Noise Ordinance By Keith Hagarty       Shhhhh! Be quiet. Responding to several residential complaints over the past month regarding loud, constant noises disturbing the quiet tranquility of Manchester, the township council unanimously passed an ordinance last week regulating "loud, disturbing, offensive and unnecessary noise levels. More ... Manchester, Lakehurst To Net Block Grant Monies       TOMS RIVER - Federal money slated for housing rehabilitation, improvements to public facilities and public services will be making its way into Ocean County through the Community Development Block Grant Program. A small amount of the monies to be distributed - about $70,000 all told - will go t... More ... NEW PROVIDENCE HOUSE FACILITY WILL HELP VICTIMS OF ABUSE, ADDICTION By Keith Hagarty       Ocean County residents suffering with the pain of domestic violence, abuse and addiction now have a safe outlet for hope, as Providence House unveiled its new facility on Schoolhouse Road in Whiting. A non-profit organization since 1979, Providence House strives to ensure the safety of those affe... More ... Massachusetts Avenue Improvements To Begin This Summer       OCEAN COUNTY - Work will begin this summer on improvements to Massachusetts Avenue near Route 70 in Toms River and Lakewood townships. The estimated $2.5 million project will rebuild and widen the roadway and add left-hand turn lanes at the entrances of two adult communities. More ... Ocean County To Help In Safe Haven Outreach       OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County's Department of Human Services will join with the Center for Kids and Family at Community Medical Center in applying for a state grant that will assist the agencies in disseminating information on the state's Safe Haven program. More ...