Category: Tri-Town News

  • Elvis impersonators to raise funds for charities

    Local entertainer Andrew J. Howard will present his second annual fund-raiser for The Arc of Ocean County on Jan. 8 at the Toms River Elks lodge, 600 Washington St., Toms River. Howard and his wife, Lori, started this fund-raising event last year with Robin Collins and Angelina Pettillo of ARC. The show raised more than…

  • Cats, horses, dogs await adoption by new friends

    Roger the rabbit also needs a home to keep him safe, secure BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — More than just a time for frantic mall shopping, the holiday season is a time of giving, of helping those who are down on their luck — and of supporting organizations that…

  • Howell, Grange master fail to agree on garden

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — Thanks, but no thanks, is the Southard Grange’s reaction to the official response to its proposal to build a community garden on township-owned land. Representatives of the Southard Grange wanted municipal officials to allow the Grange to oversee a community garden on about 15…

  • Grievers offered ‘Bill of Rights’ for holidays

    BY MELISSA CIFELLI Staff Writer BY MELISSA CIFELLIStaff Writer After the loss of a loved one, getting through the holidays can be very difficult. To help those who are grieving prepare emotionally for the holidays, Lorrie Quinlan and Dorothy Martin, who provide courses on grief, recently presented “Coping With Loss” at the South Brunswick Senior…

  • Rejection of application could prompt litigation

    Planning Board rejects Grawtown Estates proposal in Jackson BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — The fate of an application that proposes the construction of homes in Jackson’s Pinelands region may determine whether the protected area becomes a haven for development or a sanctuary limiting it. Since the Planning Board denied…

  • Life was simpler in days of GI Joe and Batman

    Lori C linch Are We There Yet? It’s Christmastime. Oh, the unadulterated bliss, with holiday greetings, great happy meetings and “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’’ constantly playing on the radio. By the way, did you ever notice that a man sings that song? Just an observation. The big day is just around…

  • In the Service

    Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jason T. Feibisch, son of Steven Feibisch, of Howell, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six-week program, he studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; took part in physical training,…

  • Morrell wants chance to serve on council

    Former mayor will seek appointment to open position BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Harvey Morrell Former Mayor Harvey Morrell told the Tri-Town News he wants to be appointed to fill the unexpired term on the Howell Township Council that will be open when Councilman Joseph DiBella is sworn in as mayor…

  • New law: Motorists must slow for horses

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — A lack of trails has forced horseback riders to share the road with cars and trucks, but a new law could make the situation safer. Acting Gov. Richard Codey signed a law on Dec. 7 that requires motorists to reduce their speed to 25…