Category: Tri-Town News
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Hockey players a big hit with students
Trenton Titans duo enjoys reaching out to the community BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Sporting a black eye that is a mark of the rough and tumble sport he plays, Cole Byers of the Trenton Titans reads to children at the Park Avenue Elementary School, Freehold…
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Ocean County girls and adults attend convention
A new Girl Scout mission statement moving Girl Scouting into the 21st century was approved by delegates from 313 councils, including the Girl Scouts of Ocean County, at the recent 2005 Girl Scout National Council Session/50th Convention in Atlanta. Ocean County delegates to the convention included JoAnn McCann, of Manchester, president, and the following Toms…
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Developer trims number of homes from 40 to 33
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — In an attempt to mollify residents who showed up to oppose his application to build new homes, a developer made an offer to modify and sweeten the deal for Howell. Kevin Skudera, of Colts Neck, wants to develop a 160-acre parcel he owns at…
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Fresh Air Fund seeking volunteers
The Fresh Air Fund’s Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex area volunteer leaders are currently seeking committee members and host families to ensure that summer 2006 is special for New York City children. Each summer, close to 5,000 children, ages 6 to 18, enjoy two-week vacations with volunteer host families in suburban and small town communities across…
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College welcomes jazz performers
Classic jazz performers have found a new venue at the Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River,. Fans of jazz, swing and blues will be entertained by a variety of shows planned for January through April. Veteran musicians will perform as part of the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band,…
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Agency: Coat drive a success
United Way of Ocean County’s second annual coat drive was an overwhelming success, according to a press release from the organization. More than 1,700 coats were collected from schools, churches and county residents. According to the press release, the success of the coat drive would not have been possible without the partnerships of Wachovia Bank,…
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Pomona Grange honors 4-H’ers at annual event
HOWELL — For the 48th year, Pomona Grange No. 12 honored Monmouth County 4-H’ers at its recognition ceremony held recently at Glendola-Allenwood Grange Hall. Pomona Grange certificates of merit are awarded to 4-H’ers in seventh grade and up who have been recognized by their 4-H Club leaders for their project work, leadership and citizenship. Two…
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Jackson Optimists to honor Clayton
JACKSON — The Jackson Optimist Club will present “Denim and Diamonds,” the organization’s dinner-dance in which Family of the Year and Volunteer of the Year awards will be presented. William Clayton and his sons, of Clayton Block Co., Lakewood, will be honored as the Family of the Year. The Jackson Volunteer First Aid Squad and…
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Lakewood PALS to hold prom for senior citizens
Lakewood LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood High School Pupil Assisted Learning Services (PALS) program will host “Moonlight Serenade,” its eighth annual Senior Citizen Prom, at Lakewood High School from 5-9 p.m. March 19. Under the direction of PALS coordinators Cathy Lee and Toni Ponti, the students are currently planning the events for the evening. From designing…
