Bob Vosseller

Priscilla Vega of New York City at left joins her daughter Tiffany Garcia of Manchester Township after both graduated recently on the same day from Southern New Hampshire University. (Photo courtesy Southern New Hampshire University)

Manchester Township Councilman Joseph Hankins, left, takes the oath of office of mayor, administered by Township Clerk Teri Giercyk. He was joined by his grandchildren, Nathan, with tie, Daniel, and Kara while Carlee is holding the Bible for him. (Photo by Bob Vosseller)

JACKSON – The 181st Annual Reorganization Meeting featured the swearing in of three GOP councilmen: incumbents Nino Borrelli and Mordechai Burnstein plus newly elected Giuseppe Palmeri. The three elected officials were administered their oath of office early on during the meeting. This session marked the township’s 19th reorganization meeting under their current mayor/council […]

Rabbi Moshe Gourarie, of the Chabad of the Jewish Center of Toms River welcomes everyone to the Manchester Menorah Lighting event. (Photo by Bob Vosseller)

JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – The “Power in Pines” Airshow will soar once again at Joint Base McGuire Dix-Lakehurst for two days, May 17 and May 18.

MANCHESTER – The township police department is welcoming a new officer serving on the force, K-9 officer Buck. The red American Labrador, who is less than a year old, was specially trained in detecting narcotics by scent as well as tracking with the New Jersey Police K-9 Association in Tinton Falls, led by […]

PLUMSTED – Two new township committeemen were sworn in beside family members at the township’s recent reorganization meeting. James Hagelstein and Thomas Potter began their three-year terms that evening. The pair defeated incumbents Dominick Cuozzo and Michael Hammerstone in the June GOP primary in a contentious campaign. The incoming committeemen are members of […]

PLUMSTED – Two new township committeemen were sworn in beside family members at the township’s recent reorganization meeting. James Hagelstein and Thomas

MANCHESTER – The 56th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute served not only to remember and recognize the noted civil rights leader, but also served as a special community event. The ceremony featured attendees of all ages and featured song, dance and spirituality. The event, which filled the auditorium of Manchester High School, […]

JACKSON – It is said you have to be in it to win it and the lucky person who bought a ticket at a township convenience store has 32 million reasons to be glad they were in it. The New Jersey Lottery announced this week that the $32 million Pick-6 jackpot has […]