Category: Tri-Town News
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County expands bus service to two days in Plumsted
County expands bus service to two days in Plumsted PLUMSTED — Despite cuts in federal transportation funds, Ocean County will launch extended bus service for residents of Plumsted beginning Aug. 10. "We advised Plumsted we would expand the current Ocean Ride service," said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to Ocean Ride. "And,…
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Superintendent, board battle over principal
Asst. superintendentplaced in charge atClifton Ave. School BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Superintendent, board battle over principal Asst. superintendent placed in charge at Clifton Ave. School BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — As of Monday morning, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joseph Attardi was also being called Principal Attardi at the Clifton Avenue Elementary School. It…
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Independent in 3-way race for Howell mayor
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer James P. Garvey HOWELL — Another contender has thrown his hat into the ring for the mayor’s seat. James P. Garvey, 37, an independent candidate for mayor, is advocating new ideas for fiscal management of the township. Garvey’s name will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot,…
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Plan in works for new health awareness center
BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Plan in works for new health awareness center BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — These are busy times on the campus of Centra-State Medical Center, West Main Street. In addition to making plans to start a residency program at the hospital, CentraState Healthcare System, which operates the medical center,…
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Path to salvage yard cleanup blocked by trucks at gates
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Path to salvage yard cleanup blocked by trucks at gates BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — The cleanup of an illegal Maxim-Southard Road salvage yard that is scheduled to be completed by the township has reached an impasse imposed by the property owner. Township Manager Bruce Davis announced at Monday’s…
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Arts council awards scholarships in music
Arts council awards scholarships in music JACKSON — The sound of music filled the band room at Jackson Memorial High School as the Jackson Council for the Arts held auditions recently for the third annual Young Musician Scholarship Program. Scholarships were awarded in three categories to instrumental musicians in the eighth through 11th grades. "The…
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Residency program proposed at hospital
CentraState executiveshope internshipscan begin in 2005 BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Residency program proposed at hospital CentraState executives hope internships can begin in 2005 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState Healthcare System is growing in stages and has been doing so since it came into existence about 33 years ago as Freehold…
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Scholarships awarded to students
Four local teenagers have been awarded scholarships by the Strand Theatre Auxiliary Scholarship Commit-tee in Lakewood. Judie Jensen, auxiliary coordinator, reports that the scholarship amount totals $2,500. The scholarship award certificates will be presented at the auxiliary’s annual fund-raiser, "Starry Night," scheduled to be held at The Strand Theatre Gallery, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, Aug.…
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New administrators join Jackson schools
New administrators join Jackson schools JACKSON — The three people asked to join the Jackson School District’s administrative team following the retirement of three school leaders only got to wave to the crowd at a recent Board of Education meeting, but all said they are looking forward to really getting to know the district they…
