The JACKSON Times Vol. 22 - No. 50
In This Week’s Edition
MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS
JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM
Atomic Veteran Recognized By American Legion
BREAKING NEWS @
jerseyshoreonline.com
Government Pages 5
Community News Pages 8-9
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 11
Classifieds Page 15
Photo courtesy Jackson/Howell American Legion Post 504 Jackson/Howell American Legion Post 504 Commander Christian Stark joins US Army Atomic Veteran Arthur Ehrmantraut, 93, during a special presentation honoring his service. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - It was a special night for US Army Veteran Arthur Ehrmantraut who had a remarkable service record and life. Ehrmantraut, 93, was joined by his wife of 60 years, Judith, when he was celebrated by the Jackson/Howell American Legion Post 504, where he has been a member for 30 years. He is known as an Atomic Veteran, one of thousands who had been ordered to participate in Pacific Island or stateside above-ground bomb tests, or served in Japan near Hiroshima or Nagasaki. Ehrmantraut served in the enlisted ranks, participating in 14 different atomic bomb tests at Yucca Flats and
Data Centers Remain Prohibited By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Concerns and questions surrounding the establishment of data centers in the township were addressed by officials during a recent Township Council meeting. Council President Mordechai Burnstein brought the issue up stating he had received some questions from residents including one from the chairman of the township’s environmental commission, Ray Tremer III. He said that he had a 15-minute
conversation Tremer. “It is something members of the governing body have been looking into for the last couple of months.” He read a memo from the township’s legal counsel which concerned whether data centers were a permitted use within the municipality. The memo stated “such facilities are not permitted uses in Jackson Township. Initially, Jackson Township Code 244-6 provides a definition (Data Centers - See Page 7)
other locations during the Cold War. He was presented with an official Atomic Soldier certificate and commemorative coin by the Post to honor his presence at and exposure to classified nuclear tests. The US government has, inconsistently, compensated many Atomic Veterans as well as nuclear weapons workers but many occupational or medical experiment participants have gone unrecognized despite clear signals they were in harm’s way. It may be impossible to know exactly what harm the radiation exposure caused. Many survivors believe it to be a slow killer.
June 13, 2026
Racial Profiling Alleged In Police Traffic Stop
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two officers have been accused of racially profiling a Black man who police described as being suspicious because he allegedly reached for something and wore a hoodie on a hot day. The driver, Jamaal Holmes, is a DJ who goes by the stage name ViBin Mall. He turned on his cell phone camera after being pulled over. Holmes posted the video online, saying that it shows he was racially profiled and forcibly arrested. He was later hospitalized following the traffic stop on June 2. His Facebook page shows the exchange: facebook.com/reel/2098628134344211 The video begins after Holmes is pulled over and two officers have approached his vehicle. His hoodie is bright red. A child car seat is seen in the back seat. The officers tell him they were patrolling the Westlake Mews development, and Holmes allegedly hid his face, reached down and looked suspicious because he was wearing a hooded shirt in 80-degree weather. “If everything is fine, we’ll have you right on your way,” the lead officer remarked. Holmes questioned why he had been stopped and voiced that he would be making a complaint to their superiors as he felt it was unjustified and racially motivated. Holmes asked the officers for their badge numbers after asking them to repeat the reasons for the traffic stop. When he asked for a supervisor, the lead officer asked him to step out of his car. Holmes refused to do so saying he had asked for a supervisor prior to being asked to step out of his vehicle. “You are trying to say I am looking suspicious walking out of my apartment to my car. I know my rights. You are racially profiling me. When your supervisor gets here then I will get out of my car. Call your supervisor,” Holmes said.
(Atomic Veteran - See Page 4)
(Traffic Stop - See Page 4)
Recital Brings Many Church Organists Under One Roof By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - Dozens of faithful music lovers filled the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beachwood for the first ever recital for local organists. Usually in church, it’s not customary to clap after the organist finishes a song. But it was encouraged here, as a way to show appreciation for the hard work and passion that the musicians demonstrated. It made one wonder how often they perform for a crowd that isn’t a mass. They hailed from Redeemer Lutheran in Neptune, Manahawkin Methodist, All Saints Episcopal in Bay (Church Organists - See Page 7)
Photo by Chris Lundy Organists had an opportunity to play their favorite songs for their fellow musicians.
Local News, Events & Advertising Solutions