Manchester, NJ

PDF of print edition HUNDREDS PAY THEIR RESPECTS TO FALLEN HEROES By Keith Hagarty       There are thoughts that traditionally come to the minds of most Americans when Memorial Day arrives each year, such as barbecues, the beach, the unofficial start of summer and of course, a nice day off from work. However, for resident Devon Bauer, 42, the last Monday of May always has a special ... More ... Berkeley Vets Quietly Gather To Honor The Fallen On Memorial Day By Bill McLaughlin       BERKELEY - When former state VFW Commander Don Marshall read the post- Civil War General Order #11 that planted the seeds for what would become Memorial Day, a few more people were in the audience than in years past. The annual Memorial Day observance at VFW Post 9503 was attended by about two d... More ... Some Toms River Vets Disappointed At Memorial Day Turnout By Jo Ann La Russo       TOMS RIVER - A few hundred parade goers turned out to honor veterans last week at the 77th annual Toms River Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the American Legion 129. Toms River residents Shannon and John Budenas were among those glad to be there. More ... HOWARD SWINGS INTO LAKEWOOD       LAKEWOOD - Ryan Howard played his way through Lakewood just like any other aspiring minor leaguer in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. More ... Facing Summer Outages, First Energy Outlines Plans For Upgrades Throughout Jersey Shore By Bill McLaughlin       The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders welcomed Pete Johner, the area manager for Community Relations of JCP&L, to its pre-board meeting Wednesday afternoon. While offering a mea culpa for past transgressions, the energy conglomerate representative got better than a passing grade for its re... More ... Ocean County Announces Plans To Purchase Four Farms, Begin "Rail Trail" By Bill McLaughlin       Ocean County Freeholder John Bartlett announced Wednesday plans to purchase through the Natural Lands Trust Fund four farms in the Jackson-Plumsted area. All are working farms which will be maintained in their present state forever, Bartlett said. More ...