Category: Tri-Town News

Ocean County will use close to $4 million in state aid to assist in the construction of five different road projects and road improvements. The Ocean County Board of Freeholders was expected to endorse the Fiscal Year 2004 Ocean County Capital Transportation Program and authorize its submission to the state Department of Transportation for approval…

Ankylosing spondylitislimits mobility, maycause spine to fuse BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Support group for rare disease now has N.J. chapter VERONICA YANKOWSKI staff Howard Feingold of Marlboro has a rare disease called ankylosing spondylitis and has started a support group for people who are waging the same battle he is. Ankylosing spondylitis limits mobility, may…

Plumsted’s fall harvest weekend begins Friday PLUMSTED — The township will be buzzing with activity this weekend as it hosts its second annual Fall Harvest Weekend, Oct. 3 through Oct. 5. Numerous events will be featured throughout the township over the course of the weekend. On Oct. 3, the activities will kick off on Main…

BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — An audit of the Planning Board’s planner by the town’s chief financial officer has disclosed no evidence of any wrongdoing. The audit followed public accusations of double billing made by former Republican mayor Suzanne Veitengruber. Veitengruber said she reviewed four bills submitted by planner…

Official agrees thatFairways residentsface difficult left turn BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Official agrees that Fairways residents face difficult left turn BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Although the installation of a traffic light has not been formally approved in front of the Fairways adult community, Township Committeeman Robert Singer is certain there will be…

Magnatronix willcompete for governmentdefense contracts BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Lakewood start-up seeks job applicants Magnatronix will compete for government defense contracts BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Magnatronix is not a word found in the dictionary, but if it were it would mean jobs for Lakewood. The start-up company is expected to provide employment…

Whether you are looking for a runabout to introduce the kids to crabbing or a sport-fishing cruiser to take on tuna in the Hudson Canyon, the 16th annual Fall New Jersey Boat Show, which runs Oct. 3-5 at the New Jersey Convention Center, off Route 287, Edison, will offer a selection of craft that meet…

BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer PAL plans to start kickball for children BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Police Athletic League (PAL), with the help of the township recreation department, is starting a kickball league on Oct. 3 for disabled children ages 3 and up. As president of the Howell PAL as well…

BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Tigers’ move may be near BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer JACKSON — The date may be drawing near for state officials to finally remove the so-called "Tiger Lady’s" tigers from her Route 537 compound. According to Jack Kaskey, a spokes-man for the state Department of Environmental…