Category: Tri-Town Calendar

  • Register by phone for county college courses

    Register by phone for county college courses Part-time students and those planning to take online courses may register by telephone for the fall semester at Ocean County College by calling 1-877-OCC-FIRST. Telephone registration will take place now through Aug. 24. Classes begin on Sept. 5. "OCC has a wide variety of educational opportunities this fall…

  • Pastor indicted on sex charges

    Pastor indicted on sex charges JACKSON — A Jackson pastor has been indicted by a state Superior Court grand jury on charges of sexual assault and sexual contact with a juvenile. The Rev. Raul Pena, 54, who resides on Commodore Boulevard, is the pastor of the Jesus Harvest Time Ministries on Freehold Road in the…

  • Derby winners named

    LAKEWOOD — Mayor Marta Harrison announced the winners of the annual Lakewood Recreation Playground Home Run Derby contest held at eight playgrounds and supervised by the recreation staff. The finals of the Home Run Derby were held at GPU Stadium. Jameer Crudup of D’Zio Park took the championship in the 9-11 age group, and Clifton…

  • Purchasing agent named

    JACKSON — The Township Commit-tee has unanimously adopted an ordinance creating a municipal purchasing department and has named Denise Hammerstone to lead that new department. The ordinance was adopted Monday. A public hearing drew no comment on the proposal. Mayor Joseph Grisanti said previously that a centralized purchasing department for a town the size of…

  • Computer teachers sought for community school

    Lakewood Community School is looking for computer teachers for the fall semester. Adults interested in teaching the following computer classes should contact the community school office immediately by calling (732) 905-3685: Microsoft Word, Print Shop, Desktop Publishing and Access. Knowledge of the subject matter and the ability to teach adults are prerequisites for the job.…

  • Photo

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ Megan Murchison of New Egypt holds her rabbit, Buffy. She is preparing for a 4-H exhibit at the Monmouth County Fair, July 25-29, in Freehold Township.

  • Activist claims threat made in phone call

    Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta Activist claims threat made in phone call A local civil rights activist claims his life was threatened after he filed a $100 million lawsuit last month in a challenge to Lakewood’s housing practices. The Rev. James Wilcox of Brick Township, president of the Coalition for the Underprivileged and Poor, said…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    • Offshore powerboat race will take place on July 20 beginning at noon in the Atlantic Ocean off Point Pleasant Beach. The boats featured in the race will be on display at the Elks Club, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, on July 19. • Concert Under the Stars will take place on July 24 (rain…

  • Monmouth Park System slates trip to Camden Yards

    The Monmouth County Park System will sponsor a bus trip to the Orioles/Angels baseball game in Camden Yards, Baltimore, on July 22. The bus will leave at 7:45 a.m. from Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The cost is $44 per person and includes ticket and transportation. Preregistration is required. For more information or to…