Category: Tri-Town News
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SEAN DWYER Some people think big, like Bailey Manion, 2, of New Egypt, who found the perfect pumpkin and went right after it at DeWolf’s Farm, Plumsted, on Oct. 23.
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9/11 memorial to be dedicated in Howell
Five residents were killed in terrorist attack BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer KATHY BARATTA Howell will dedicate its 9/11 memorial on Oct. 28 at the municipal complex. The formal dedication of Howell’s 9/11 memorial is scheduled for Oct. 28 at 6:15 p.m. at town hall, 251 Preven-torium Road. The monument honors…
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Who ya gonna call? (The N.J. Ghost Hunters Society)
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer GLORIA STRAVELLI Sherry and Gregory Irish investigate Greater Media’s The Hub and Atlanticville newspaper office, Long Branch, where employees have reported hearing someone whistling when there is no one else there. They’ve seen ghosts, but they’ve never been slimed. And when it comes to apparitions, they…
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Lucey seeks voters’ nod for council
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Wayne Lucey, who was appointed to the Township Council this year after Joseph M. DiBella began serving his term as Howell’s mayor, is now seeking election to the final year of DiBella’s council term. Lucey, a Republican, is being challenged by independent candidate Bob…
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Township will ask vendors to submit background check
No immediate plans for reconsideration of pedophile ordinance BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — The mayor and Township Council have adopted an ordinance that will ask for fingerprints and background checks from peddlers and vendors who are seeking to do business in Howell that will bring them in contact with…
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Foundation supports Girl Scouts
HOWELL — Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts’ $3 million capital campaign, the first in its 42-year-history, has been awarded $50,000 by OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River. The grant, awarded over two years, will help provide funding for the new 11,520-square-foot activity center, athletic fields, basketball courts, 12,480-square-foot equestrian center and infirmary on the council’s 140-acre…
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McAuliffe school to host 6th annual Run for Vets
JACKSON — Students, staff, parents and community members are invited to walk, run or race around McAuliffe Middle School in honor of veterans during the sixth annual Run for Vets being held on Nov. 7. According to the school district, hundreds of veterans and residents participate in this annual event, which is organized by students…
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Fuller confesses to murder
Says teen tried to stop him from smoking crack BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer TOMS RIVER — Jack Fuller Jr. told an Ocean County judge Oct. 18 he killed Brick teen Brittney Gregory while giving her a ride to her boyfriend’s house because she tried to prevent him from smoking crack…
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Spalliero indicted in Marlboro bribe case
Feds claim developer provided cash, trips & entertainment to officials BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Monmouth County developer Anthony Spalliero was indicted be a federal grand jury last week and charged with bribing municipal officials with cash, liquor and vacations to win development approvals and zoning changes in Marlboro. The indictment…
