Category: Tri-Town News

  • Commemorative plates hang in Howell library

    The New York Times BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — A dignified ceremony was held at the township library last week to accept a gift to the community from The New York Times. The printing plates used to print the Times’ one-year anniversary issue commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist…

  • Jousting knights revive medieval sport

    Renaissance Faire brings competition to Lakewood park BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer There was no gold, but plenty of glory for the winner of the first jousting tournament held by the Lakewood Renaissance Faire in Pine Park on Sept. 18-19. The faire, sponsored by the Lakewood Lions Club, featured competition that…

  • Arts council to host cabaret

    JACKSON — The Jackson Council for the Arts will be hosting a Dessert Cabaret to benefit the 2005 Young Musicians Scholarship Program on Oct. 3. The program that afternoon will be a celebration of six years of Arts Council contributions to the community, with featured performers from various productions of the past six years, as…

  • Speakers question test scores, school spending

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — Knowledge is priceless unless you are a Jackson taxpayer, according to Gilbert Guttentag. The Jackson resident expressed that opinion at the Board of Education’s Sept. 21 meeting. Speaking during the meeting’s public forum, Guttentag said that students’ scores on several standardized tests did not…

  • Attilio Aiello, 12,

    FARRAH MAFFAI staff teaches his sister, Christina, 9, how to cast her line into the water during a fishing derby at Echo Lake Park, Howell, on Sept. 25. The Howell Recreation Department hosted the community event.

  • New soccer field dedicated

    BY KAREN F. RILEY Correspondent BY KAREN F. RILEYCorrespondent On Sept. 25, Plumsted officials and youth soccer players dedicated a field that is expected to be ready in the spring. Taking part in the ceremony were (top row, l-r) Township Committeewoman Ada Roberts, Mayor Ronald S. Dancer, New Egypt Youth Soccer board Secretary Rich Sample,…

  • In the Service

    Navy Seaman Israel Gonzalez, son of Maria Gonzalez and Gabe Rosado, of Lakewood, and his fellow shipmates were recently paid a visit by the Navy and Marine Corps’ top enlisted leaders while serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott, joined by Sgt. Major of…

  • Costumes sought for children in need

    United Way of Ocean County is encouraging the community to support children in need of Halloween costumes. Each year the Family Health Center distributes costumes to local children so they may enjoy trick-or-treating with their peers. This year United Way wants to make a greater impact in the community and get everyone involved in making…

  • Lakewood undecided on expansion of UEZ

    BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — The community’s Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) is entering the third phase of its 20-year cycle in November, but even as the program ages, plans to expand it may be rejuvenated. Brick and Lakewood officials met earlier this year and discussed the expansion of the…