Category: Tri-Town News

  • Officer has one more chance to keep his job

    Lakewood BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Officer has one more chance to keep his job Lakewood’s Truex could appeal to merit board or appellate court BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Despite a second denial by the state’s Merit System Board, the final curtain has not yet fallen on the career of former police officer…

  • Jackson man to chair veterans’ issues panel

    Jackson man to chair veterans’ issues panel Larry St. Laurent, a leading veterans advocate in Ocean County, has been selected to serve as chairman of the Governor’s Committee on Veterans Issues, said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau. "This is a wonderful opportunity for Ocean County," Little said. "I…

  • Howell Road exit from bypass will stay closed

    DOT nixes planto realign rampthat never opened BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Howell Road exit from bypass will stay closed DOT nixes plan to realign ramp that never opened BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer Although a published remark attributed to the commissioner of the Department of Transportation stated that a problem at the Howell Road exit…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff The Jackson Memorial High School wrestling faithful celebrate a victory during their triumph over Southern Regional High School at Saturday’s Shore Conference Tournament final in Stafford Township. For story, see sports.

  • County says yes to long-requested signal

    Difficult spot nearadult communityto see upgrades BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer County says yes to long-requested signal Difficult spot near adult community to see upgrades BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer William Hobday of Lakewood is a happy man. Ocean County officials last week approved the installation of a traffic light at the entrance to The Fairways…

  • Onespirit makes music with perfect percussion

    Group prepares forshow at Internet Cafein Red Bank on Feb. 15 BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Group prepares for show at Internet Cafe Maire Tashjian in Red Bank on Feb. 15 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer At least eight area women are drumming their way back to their feminine power and according to Maire…

  • Ritacco Center will host 2003

    Women Ritacco Center will host 2003 Oldies 100 (WJRZ-FM) and Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s Women’s Expo will take place Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, adjacent to Toms River North High School, Toms River. Currently in its third year, the expo will have many different…

  • Chief: Price of housing chasing firefighters out

    Millstone Townshipcompany open toresidents of all towns BY PATRICIA A. MILLERStaff Writer Millstone Township company open to residents of all towns BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer While the number of homes going up in the western Monmouth County community of Millstone Township has increased, the names on the roster of the Millstone Township Volunteer Fire Co.…

  • 9/11 families saying ‘thanks’ with concert

    Southside Johnny andVini Lopez to play atFeb. 14 Brookdale show BY JOSH DAVIDSONStaff Writer 9/11 families saying ‘thanks’ with concert Southside Johnny and Vini Lopez to play at Feb. 14 Brookdale show BY JOSH DAVIDSON Staff Writer Survivors and the families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the United States, along with…