Manchester, NJ

PDF of print edition GOVERNOR MET WITH STRONG BACKLASH AT OCEAN COUNTY FORUM By Jo Ann La Russo       Governor Jon S. Corzine called his financial restructuring and debt reducing plan an opportunity to get New Jersey back on financial footing. Angry Ocean County taxpayers and residents that attended his town hall meeting last week at the Ritacco Center would hear none of it. More ... "Super" Turnout For Primary Election By Kim Fink       Residents of District 32 gathered in polling places throughout Manchester Township last Tuesday to show support for their favorite candidates and get the ball rolling for this year's presidential election. The largest primary election day, aka "Super Tuesday," is the day when many states hold ele... More ... Students' Abilities Put To The Test At Vo-Tech Skills USA By Keith Hagarty       From automotive and motorcycle service, cosmetology, electrical wiring, photography and the culinary arts, to just name a few, over 250 students from across the state gathered at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School's (OCVTS) on Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, last weekend to test their abili... More ... FREEHOLDERS BLAST GOVERNOR'S TOLL INCREASE PLAN By Bill McLaughlin       The Ocean County Board of Freeholders Board lamented Governor Jon Corzine's plan to raise the rates on New Jersey's three toll roads, the New Jersey Turnpike, Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway. More ... True Talent      --Photo By Keith Hagarty OCEAN COUNTY - Students Sean McLaughlin and Mark Pagnozzi, instructor Danny McCormack, and student James Allen recently displayed their abilities at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School's Skills USA competition, held at the Brick Center on Chambers Bridge Road. Hund... More ... Hybrid Cars, Recycling Efforts Helping Ocean County Go Green By Bill McLaughlin       Ocean County government is taking the lean toward green seriously. Sweeping changes in recycling were announced at the board of chosen freeholders pre-board meeting last Wednesday, and the board also heard from Jim Pine, director of the county Vehicle Services Department, on hybrid cars. More ... Marina Owners Say Public Access Will Kill Their Businesses By Bill McLaughlin       A new set of regulations designed to provide public access to New Jersey waterways has one segment of the tourism industry up in arms. Owners of marinas and boat docks say regulations first adopted a year ago and amended last month by NJ DEP would sink many businesses and harm the trade forever. More ...