Category: Tri-Town News

  • Freeholders award contract to design jail expansion

    The Ocean County Board of Free-holders has awarded a contract to an East Brunswick firm to begin designing the expansion of the Ocean County Jail on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. “Since 1985 when the Board of Freeholders opened the jail atop the Ocean County Justice Complex on Hooper Avenue, the county’s population has increased…

  • Support for muster zone on the wane

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — Years in discussion, Lakewood’s proposed muster zone for day laborers appears headed back to the drawing board. Both Mayor Charles Cunliffe and Township Committeeman Raymond Coles told the Tri-Town News they do not believe an $80,000 proposal submitted by Charles Anthony has enough public…

  • Datebook

    • A toy drive will be held Dec. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at Weichert Realtors, 210 West County Line Road, Jackson. New unwrapped toys will be collected for distribution to a local charity. Free pictures with Santa will be available. Details: (732) 370-4464. • Pictures with Santa, sponsored by the Howell Woman’s Club,…

  • In the Service

    Army National Guard Pvt. Shawn R. Hunt has arrived at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md., to complete the Track Vehicle Repairer Advanced Individual Training course. Hunt will be trained to troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, air, fuel, brake, steering, transmission assemblies, hydraulic systems, and fire extinguisher and suppression assemblies on tracked vehicles. He will…

  • Georgian Court Univ. dedicates science center

    LAKEWOOD — Nearly 200 people attended the recent ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony for the dedication of Georgian Court University’s new Audrey Birish George Science Center. Sister Rosemary Jeffries, president of Georgian Court University, called the new science wing “a resource for our region” and emphasized its importance in preparing scientists and science educators. This new…

  • Local ghost hunter stars in TLC reality series

    Freehold resident investigates paranormal activity in BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer BY MICHAEL ACKERStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Ken Roginski talks about the encounters documented in The Learning Channel show, “Dead Tenants,” at his home in Freehold. Ghost hunting is not for the casual sportsman.Ken Roginski, a Freehold resident and Preternatural Research Society (PRS) member,…

  • In the Service

    Navy Seaman Recruit Crystal L. Santiago, daughter of Daisy Colon, of Howell, and Steven Santiago, of Toms River, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Com-mand, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Santiago completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water…

  • Web site shows moms how to care for kids & the Earth

    Realmama.org provides environmental info, natural alternatives BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer PHOTOGRAPHS courtesy of Kirstin McPolin Two of the founders of Realmama.org, Kirsten McPolin (l) and Tricia Simon, are pictured with their daughters, Emma and Caroleena, above. The two other founders, Camille Lafaro Sowinski, seen with her daughter, Sophia, left, and…

  • IRS warns of e-mail scam

    The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer alert about an Internet scam in which consumers receive an e-mail informing them of a tax refund. The e-mail, which claims to be from the IRS, directs the consumer to a link that requests personal information, such as Social Security number and credit card information. According to…