Category: Tri-Town News
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Howell fourth-, fifth-graders assist tsunami relief efforts
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer HOWELL – Sharon Dolled’s fourth- and fifth-grade pupils at the Newbury School learned a lesson about helping others and had a good time doing it during the month of January. After hearing about the deadly tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in the final week of December,…
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Assemblymen supporting repeal of ‘fast track’ law
State Assemblymen Michael J. Panter and Robert L. Morgan (both D-Monmouth/Mercer) announced that Panter has joined Morgan as a prime sponsor of Assembly bill 3650, which would repeal New Jersey’s so-called “fast track” legislation. According to a press release, the “fast track” legislation’s goal was to streamline the permitting process in “smart growth” areas, but…
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Inauguration gives band memories for a lifetime
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — For parents and members of the Jackson Memorial High School marching band, Jan. 20 was a day like no other. For one wonderful day, the 180-member marching band basked in the glow of approval from the president of the United States. “I’ve been a…
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Civil Air Patrol seeks new members in area
The Civil Air Patrol provides leadership training, technical education, powered and non-powered flight orientation, scholarships, and career education for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. New members are always welcome. Details: (732) 244-8938 or www.cap.gov.
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Police academy expects to offer online courses
Taking its cue from large corporations and major universities, the Ocean County Police Academy, Lakewood, is gearing up to provide instruction and training online. Recently, Police Training Commission-certified academy instructors began the first of a series of courses at Thomas Edison College that will ultimately lead to certification in cyber teaching. “It’s very important that…
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Doctor awaits hearing on future of license
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Flavius Thompson has voluntarily agreed to cease practicing medicine pending the outcome of a hearing before the state Board of Medical Exam-iners, according to a press release issued jointly by the Division of Consumer Affairs and the Attorney General’s Office. Thompson owns…
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Baby’s heart condition challenges mom & dad
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Matthew Lubach does pretty much what other 14-month-olds do, but when his mom kisses him good-night, he always gets an extra kiss — just because you never know. Matthew was diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot — a congenital condition of the…
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Proposal may merge two committees into one body
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — At the request of the mayor, the Township Council has scheduled a discussion that could result in the disbanding of two municipal committees. The two panels would be replaced with a new committee that would consolidate the duties of the two previous bodies. In…
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Gonzalez, Espinosa state plans to run for office
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — Local activists Ada Gonzalez, 53, and Eugene Espinosa, 52, are the first candidates to throw their hats into the race for Township Committee. The three-year terms presently held by Democrats Ray Coles and Charles Cunliffe will be up for grabs in the November general…
