Category: Tri-Town News

  • Struggle ends in arrest of Lakewood resident

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — Police subdued a man who broke into a township home and stole a knife and hammer on Monday night, according to police Capt. Rob Lawson. Police arrested an individual whose name is believed to be David Alcala, 26, of Coventry Drive. Lawson said the…

  • Economic consultants not retained

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has voted to eliminate the services of two paid economic development consultants. The two firms, MGR Resources and MB Gluck Shaw, currently under contract to Howell, each receive $48,000 annually, according to municipal officials. The services of MB Gluck Shaw were…

  • Jackson board makes cuts to school budget

    Action will cut late buses, coaches and other positions BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer The Jackson school district’s second high school will not open before September 2006 as part of a slate of budget cuts announced by Superintendent of Schools Thomas Gialanella at Tues-day’s meeting of the Board of Education. “No…

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    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff American patriotism was on display Monday when the colors of the United States and some of the nation’s veterans’ organizations led the Jackson Memorial Day parade along Veterans Highway.

  • Somalia operation was life-altering experience

    Former Ranger recounts adventure in Africa that led to BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Meneleg (ret.), of Oklahoma, offers his thoughts about Memorial Day to attendees at the Jackson Memorial Day parade and ceremonies on May 30. Meneleg recently completed a tour of…

  • Bear enjoys Lakewood tour

    BY FRAIDY REISS Correspondent BY FRAIDY REISSCorrespondent Lakewood LAKEWOOD — The geese must have been terrified. A black bear that was spotted last week in Lakewood is believed to have splashed its way across Lake Carasaljo during its meandering, police Capt. Robert Lawson said. The bear, which stood between 4 and 5 feet tall, was…

  • Jackson fades as possible location for MythFaire

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — Summers in Jackson are not likely to include a visit to MythFaire, a fantasy theme park still in the planning stages, according to Michael Hamilton, chief executive officer of the amusement initiative. “I’m looking at a couple of other locations, not Jackson,” Hamilton said…

  • Reilly, Updegrave set sights on committee

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — 2005 is a pivotal year in Jackson politics. It could be the first time Republicans take control of the Township Committee in five years. At present, the Democrats hold a 3-2 majority. The Democrats on the governing body are Michael Broderick, Michael Kafton and…

  • Broderick, Nerwinski seek Dem nominations

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — Democrats will attempt to increase their majority on the Township Committee this November with two seats carrying three-year terms up for grabs. Democrats presently have a 3-2 majority on the governing body. The Democrats are Michael Broderick, Michael Kafton and Sean Giblin. The Republicans…