Category: Tri-Town News
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County has new plan for road work
When it comes to road work, it may not be the actual job that takes a long time. Rather, it’s the preliminary work like site clearing, relocating fences, constructing retaining walls, relocation of utility lines and tree removal. In order to expedite some of these details, Ocean County will seek a separate contractor to get…
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Jackson set to open new school
Elms Elementarywill welcome pupilson Monday morning By joyce blayStaff Writer Jackson set to open new school Elms Elementary will welcome pupils on Monday morning By joyce blay Staff Writer The new Elms Elementary School on Patterson Road, Jackson, is scheduled to open its doors to students for the first time when public school children start…
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Panel outlines risks of waterfront development
Correspondent By danielle medina BRICK –– Conservation of natural resources, regional planning and zoning, and responsible development were some of the key themes at a presentation organized by Save, Preserve And Respect our Environment (SPARE) of Jackson. During a panel discussion at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library on Aug. 26, SPARE members…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Quarterback Bill Fennimore eyes a receiver downfield during a recent practice session at Jackson Memorial High School. For team preview, see sports.
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Water treatment system eyed
Howell boardwill act to installsystem at 3 schools By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell board will act to install system at 3 schools By kathy baratta Staff Writer Howell school administrators will install water treatment systems at three schools in the Ramtown (southern) section of the township after receiving notification about the area’s water quality. Gene…
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Jackson alumni to be honored
JACKSON — The Jackson Alumni Hall of Fame Trustees have announced the 2003 inductees to the Jackson Alumni Hall of Fame. The inductees are Steve Kitay, posthumously, John Hogan, Timothy Murphy, Lois Kapp and Samuel DePas-quale. They will be honored at an induction ceremony at Rova Farms on Oct. 12. For further information regarding tickets…
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Bike tour/walk to benefit ill children
Bike tour/walk to benefit ill children FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — "Wheel to Heal," a bike ride and walking tour to help raise funds for children diagnosed with cancer, will be held Sept. 21, beginning and ending at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road The bike tours will also travel through parts of Millstone and Roosevelt, depending…
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Antiques, collectibles for sale
The Ocean County Historical Society will sponsor the 19th annual Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Faire on Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which benefits the programs of the OCHS, will be held on the grounds of the OCHS at 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, and across the street in the…
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Jackson band debuts show
JACKSON — Jackson Memorial High School Band Director Bud McCormick began his 20th year with Jackson’s band on Aug. 22 when the Jackson Jaguar March-ing Band performed on the high school football field for the first time this season. Friday’s show filled the bleachers with parents, friends, alumni and community members as the band gave…
