Category: Tri-Town Calendar
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Good News International presents Howell concert
Good News International presents Howell concert Good News International will present a night of inspiration and music by musician and author Tony Melendez on Aug. 29 at 7:30 at St. Veronica’s Church, 4215 Route 9 North, Howell. Melendez will appear with singer and songwriter Steve Angri-sano. A thalidomide baby who was born without arms, Melendez…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Casey McDonald (l) and Brooke Singer enjoy a ride on the Scrambler at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, on Saturday.
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Girl Scouts award 11 scholarships
Girl Scouts award 11 scholarships The Girl Scouts of Ocean County awarded its William and Ida Kiefer Memorial Scholarships to 11 Girl Scouts in 2002. The scholarship fund was created by a legacy gift from Ida Kiefer to help graduating Senior Girl Scouts achieve their academic goals and help them to realize their full potential.…
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Tourist spending breaks $2 billion
Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari saw Ocean County break the $2 billion mark for the first time in travel and tourism expenditures in 2001, which goes a long way in helping to keep Ocean County’s tax rate stable. Vicari said, "Tourism is important to residents of Ocean County because it not only provides…
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Nok Hockey champs honored
LAKEWOOD — Recreation Director Michael A. Matta recently presented awards to the winners of the township’s annual Nok Hockey Tournament held on eight playgrounds throughout the township. More than 900 youngsters participated in the competition. The overall grand champions were Utisha Jenkins, 6-8 age group, Rev. Clayton playground; Gary Jones, 9-11 age group, Clifton Avenue…
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Howell Cultural Arts slates summer concerts
Howell Cultural Arts slates summer concerts The Howell Cultural Arts Committee will be present a summer concert series. All concerts are free and will be held Mon-day evenings beginning at 7 p.m. at the new Echo Lake Pavilion, Maxim Southard Road. The following concerts will be offered: • Aug. 5 – Red Bank Chorus (barbershop…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Construction workers attach building material to the steel structure as they work on a new pitched roof being installed at the Jackson municipal building. The roof, once flat, caused numerous problems and affected the drainage of the grounds. The project at town hall also includes a new heating and air-conditioning system.
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Area student receives scholarship
The New Jersey Veterinary Founda-tion (NJVF) recently granted $83,000 to local organizations and programs that will help fulfill its mission of enriching the bond that exists between humans and animals. In keeping with its educational mission, the foundation announced a record $78,500 in scholarships, forgivable loans and no-interest loans to 30 New Jersey residents attending…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ A demolition crew was hard at work on Tuesday morning demolishing the Regency Motel, Route 9, Howell, just north of Lakewood. Howell construction official Ed Mack said the township was prepared to move forward with the demolition itself when the owner of the property, Rosenreich LLC, Lakewood, came in with the proper permits…
