Category: Tri-Town News

  • Horse management day to cover breeding issues

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Horse owners, farm managers and veterinarians are all invited to learn more about issues involving horse breeding, foaling and raising on Feb. 11. The annual Horse Management Seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rutgers University’s Cook College campus center in New Brunswick, according to an Equine Science…

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    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Matthew Cassano, 12, of Howell, gets set to hoist a shot during the 2006 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship held Jan. 28 at St. Aloysius Church, Jackson.

  • Community service

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff As local blood supplies continue to be in short supply, Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, held a blood drive on Jan. 30 and lab technician Donna Peterson did her part to help by donating a pint. Assisting with the procedure is Red Cross donor collection assistant Jennifer Askew.

  • Girl Scout directors ready for a busy year

    HOWELL — Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts held its 44th annual council meeting on the evening of Jan. 19. The council’s new Program Activity Center was decorated to echo classic Hollywood and reflect the theme of this year’s event: “Soaring Beyond Greatness.” According to a press release from the Girl Scouts, the theme communicated the…

  • BlueClaws seek host families

    LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood BlueClaws are looking for local families to assist in housing players during the 2006 season. According to a press release, anyone with a spare room can help provide lodging for this year’s BlueClaws by providing space or renting a room or an apartment. Last year the BlueClaws received a number of…

  • War dogs to be honored

    National monument to military canines coming to Holmdel HOLMDEL — National monuments have long been erected to honor the thousands of American men and women who have given their lives for their country. Those brave few who gave what Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion” will have company in the pantheon of American…

  • Jackson gov’t. hopefuls begin quest for office

    On May 9, residents will elect new mayor and council BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Candidates are off and running for Jackson’s new government, which will be elected on May 9. Residents will elect a mayor and five members of a council. The new government will come into existence on July…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Jackson Memorial High School’s Derrik Russell celebrates the Jaguars’ third straight Shore Conference Tournament wrestling championship on Saturday after the 103-pound freshman clinched the title with a thrilling win over Southern’s Jason Walters. For story, see sports.

  • Teen’s busy slate includes service to his community

    BY FRAIDY REISS Correspondent BY FRAIDY REISSCorrespondent Andrew T. Taylor JACKSON – While you read this, Andrew T. Taylor might be throwing on his firefighter gear as he races toward a burning building. Or directing traffic for a local police department. Or practicing a military routine, or scuba diving in Belmar, or performing CPR on…