Category: Tri-Town News

  • Ocean health officials learn from terror drill

    Roles of local, state,federal agencies areexamined by attendees Roles of local, state, federal agencies are examined by attendees Two members of the Ocean County Health Department’s Bioterrorism Preparedness Unit said they learned the importance and need for good communications among local response stakeholders during a day-long exercise in New Brunswick. The state-sponsored game play, officially…

  • Youngsters perform in NYC concert

    The Cecilian Music Club, based in Howell, held its annual Young Artist Competition Winners Recital on Nov. 22 at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. The performers in the competition won an adjudicated audition and earned the chance to perform. The solo pianists who performed in the recital are: David Hua, Danielle Zhang, Mackenzie…

  • Language class teaches English to immigrants

    Program helpsresidents prepare forschool, compete for jobs BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Program helps residents prepare for school, compete for jobs BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — For some hopeful immigrants, the beckoning lights of Lakewood shine just as brightly as the beacon held high by the Statue of Liberty, America’s icon of freedom. A…

  • Officials back creation of housing department

    Committeemen sayaddressing needs ofHispanics is a priority BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Committeemen say addressing needs of Hispanics is a priority BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Housing is a basic human need, but not all housing needs here are being met, said township committeemen Robert W. Singer and Ray Coles. Their solution? Create a…

  • ID theft on the rise; can take years to clear up

    One scam used a jobfair to gain applicants BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer ID theft on the rise; can take years to clear up One scam used a job fair to gain applicants’ personal information BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer Your good name can be besmirched, your bank account pilfered, and crimes committed in your name without your…

  • Freehold to stick with plan to close work zone

    Mayor answers criticsas debate surroundingimmigrants continues BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Mayor answers critics as debate surrounding immigrants continues BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Representatives from an area citizens group fighting for immigrants’ rights appeared at a Borough Council meeting for the second time on Dec. 15. This time Mayor Michael Wilson…

  • Center offers assistance to all victims of assault

    Center offers assistance to all victims of assault Walking through the front door at the Family Advocacy Center, 7 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, brings a person into an almost wilderness setting with small furry animals peering through pines painted onto one wall, and another an aquatic setting. "We wanted to make it friendlier," said Ocean…

  • Surf City’s Little joins Ocean County freeholders

    Gerry P. Little was administered the oath of the office of Ocean County freeholder last week, filling the vacancy left by the death of Freeholder James J. Mancini. Little, of Surf City, served the county as chairman of the Ocean County Planning Board, and the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee. He is…

  • Agri-science students get close look at field

    Visit from local llama andveterinarian brings careersto classroom BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Visit from local llama and veterinarian brings careers to classroom BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Freehold Township High School Principal Anthony G. Procopio welcomes Worf to school for a lesson with agri-science students. Very few students in any school, anywhere, can boast that…