Manchester, NJ

PDF of print edition LIGHTS OVER LAKEHURST POSTPONED FIREWORKS DISPLAY IS SHORT BUT SWEET By Kim Fink       Clear skies and little wind were ideal conditions for Saturday night's firework display at Lake Horicon in Lakehurst. The threat of thunderstorms caused the cancellation of Wednesday, July 4's performance, disappointing residents who were hoping to complete their July Fourth holiday with an eveni... More ... Borough Resident Arrested With Pipe Bomb Man Claimed He Was Going To Blow Self Up       LAKEHURST - Lakehurst Police recently defused what could have been an explosive situation. On June 20 at 11:35 a.m., Officer Chris Gibson of the Lakehurst Police Department was dispatched to a Manapaqua Avenue residence for a report of a man - Gary Allen Smith, 53, Lakehurst - with a bomb. More ... Australian Teens Given A Visit To Remember By Jo Ann La Russo       Amusements on the Seaside Heights boardwalk captivated 10 teenagers visiting the United States from Australia as part of their Trip of a Lifetime 2007. Sponsored by West Melbourne's Challenge House and Teamster Council 73, the group's tour of exciting American cities included the Jersey Shore las... More ... Ocean County Welcomes Newest Firefighters       OCEAN COUNTY - Fifty-three new firefighters recently were graduated from the Ocean County Training Center following 170 hours of classroom study and hands-on training. The graduates are members of volunteer fire departments from across the county. More ... Planetarium Is Saved By Bill McLaughlin       One of Ocean County's most popular educational facilities will get a major facelift thanks to an announcement by the county Board of Chosen Freeholders at their biweekly pre-board meeting Wednesday. The county administration will chip in $2 million to help refurbish the Robert J. Novins Planetari... More ... Freeholders Say Goodbye To Prosecutor; Stand Against Parkway Sale By Bill McLaughlin       OCEAN COUNTY - The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders saluted outgoing county prosecutor Thomas F. Kelaher with a plaque presentation in a freeholders' boardroom ceremony. More ... Marlboro, Aberdeen Bridge Is Reopened       MONMOUTH COUNTY - The Monmouth Board of Chosen Freeholders joined officials in Aberdeen and Marlboro to dedicate a new bridge connecting the two townships at Ticetown Road and Wilson Avenue, over the Matawan Brook. The old span was closed in December and has been removed. More ...