Category: Tri-Town Calendar
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Jackson resident faces drug charges after arrest at home
JACKSON — A three-week investigation conducted by officers of the Jackson Police Department has led to the arrest of an Orchard Court resident. According to information provided by police, officers arrested Luis A. Quintana, 24, of Orchard Court, at 9:46 p.m. June 14 and charged him with two counts of possession of controlled dangerous substances…
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Writers’ group now forming in New Egypt
Writers’ group now forming in New Egypt A new writers’ group is forming for previously published writers looking to hone their craft and provide/receive feedback from other writers. The new group will meet once a month in New Egypt. For more information call Karen F. Riley, (609) 758-8082, or e-mail [email protected].
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Youngsters may sign up for local karate club
The 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County is inviting registration of youths ages 5-16 to register for the new 4-H Karate Club. The club will be meeting at the Kum Sung Karate school, 510 New Friendship Road, Howell. Ages 5-8 will meet from 1:45-2:30 p.m., ages 9-12 from 2:30-3:15 p.m.,…
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New liquor license available
JACKSON — The Township Commit-tee has adopted an ordinance to increase the number of liquor licenses the municipality may sell. Based on population increases reflected in the 2000 Census, the township will increase the number of liquor licenses from 11 to 14. The 1990 U.S. Census counted 33,233 residents in Jackson. The 2000 U.S. Census…
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Jackson graduates 484 seniors
JACKSON — Four years ago when they entered the halls of Jackson Memorial High School, the members of the class of 2002 were timid freshmen. Yesterday, 484 seniors presented a united front as high school graduates who are ready to face new challenges. According to Michelle Moore, senior class adviser, this group of seniors is…
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Youngsters will receive summer reading help
Reading Buddies, a reading assistance program which will match teen library volunteer tutors with students in grade K-2, will be offered at the Jackson library this summer. Teen volunteers participating in the Service and Achievement in the Library program will be paired with younger children to share a love of reading and to encourage beginning…
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Georgian Court to offer two music courses
The Department of Art, Humanities and Music at Georgian Court College, Lakewood, is offering two special courses, one in the summer and one in the fall. The summer course, "Music at the Beach," will be taught by conductor Father Alphonse Stephenson in conjunction with the Festival of the Atlantic and the Orchestra of St. Peter…
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Public hearing scheduled on home office ordinance
Public hearing scheduled on home office ordinance HOWELL — The Township Council has introduced an ordinance that, if adopted, will amend Howell’s land use ordinance and allow for restricted home office use in residential areas. A vote on the ordinance will follow a public hearing scheduled to be held by the council on June 24.…
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Officers nab bank robbery suspect after 3-town chase
Officers nab bank robbery suspect after 3-town chase LAKEWOOD — A Manchester Township resident was arrested by police in the Louisburg Square condominium complex after allegedly robbing a bank in Dover Township and leading police on a motor vehicle chase through several municipalities on the morning of June 13. Following his arrest, Ryan Larson, 20,…
