Terry McGowan challenges Chris Smith in Republican primary
The 4th Congressional District which encompasses Jackson will have a contested Republican primary this year with a political newcomer challenging the long-serving Republican, Chris Smith, who has represented New Jersey for thirty years in the House of Representatives. Terrence McGowan, a Howell Township resident, has never before been active in a political campaign, but he … Read more
Joint Board of Fire Commissioners created to streamline fire service
This is a repost from my JTown Article from Wednesday: On the evening of April 2nd a new chapter was opened in Jackson’s fire service. At a sparsely attended open public meeting the 16 of the 20 members of the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Jackson’s four fire districts met jointly for the first time … Read more
What was that up in the sky?
Just a quick post. Here is my latest story from JTown about the Navy’s new blimp program.
Cory Weissman completes recovery from stroke by returning to the basketball court
At 19 years old, Cory Weissman was a self-described cocky athlete. He wanted to play every minute of every game. He was self-assured and, as far as he was concerned, he was indestructible. According to Weissman’s mother, Tina, when he was growing up he was defined by athletics. He continually competed against himself to get better. … Read more
Here we go again
It is like clockwork. Every few years some enterprising political hanger-on or wannabe politician attempts to curry favor with some subset of taxpayers and more importantly with politicians in power by coming up with “novel” cost-savings measures and “new” areas where the township can increase revenues. One of the favorite targets of late are Jackson’s … Read more
Robert Haskins: A career of community service
For as long as he can remember, Robert Haskins has always wanted to be in emergency services. Haskins has pursued that dream his entire life and has obtained that goal three times over. He is currently a Sergeant in the New Jersey State Police, a volunteer fire chief and an EMT. Haskins says “I always … Read more
I am a National Novel Writing Month Winner!
I was so exhausted from the final push to complete my novel that I didn’t even remember to post my winners certificate here. Here is my winner’s certificate for writing 50,000 words in a month.
Court Jester: Freehold’s burger joint
The Court Jester in downtown Freehold has been in business for more than 30 years. Its housed in an Main Street structure that makes 30 years feel like a drop in the bucket for that place, though. It is old, but in a good, well-worn, comfortable way. The Jester promotes that it has 31 beers on tap–which … Read more
Zombies invade Asury Park, NJ
Asbury Park, NJ–A zombie outbreak has hit this storied Jersey Shore town! Thousands of undead have swarmed the boardwalk outside of the famed Convention Center and as if acting as one they began a slow, laborious walk south through throngs of shocked on-lookers on the boardwalk and limped, strutted, preened and dragged themselves up Cookman … Read more
The Cassville Tavern: Some of the best burgers in the area
Don’t be fooled by the look of the place, the Cassville Tavern is a drop-dead serious choice when you are on the hunt for one of the best burgers on the Jersey Shore. They are located at the intersection that some say is the the geographical center of the state of New Jersey–at least that … Read more
