Category: Tri-Town News
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Directors worried bill could harm Head Start
Legislation would transfer Directors worried bill could harm Head Start funding from U.S. govt. to state block grants By linda denicola Staff Writer In order to continue, the government funded Head Start program has to be reauthorized in 2003. The U.S. House of Representatives passed, by a one-vote margin (217-216), proposed legislation that would transfer…
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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…
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U. Freehold: County should hold off on plan for bypass
Officials say need forwesterly bypass should beassessed after easternportion completed By jane meggittStaff Writer U. Freehold: County should hold off on plan for bypass Officials say need for westerly bypass should be assessed after eastern portion completed By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A township resident who is a professional engineer presented the…
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Committee, NAACP head spar over housing march
Lakewood officialssay they would not actto halt Waters By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Committee, NAACP head spar over housing march Lakewood officials say they would not act to halt Waters’ plans By Joyce Blay Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Race relations, traffic safety and crime were some of the hot button topics discussed by residents and members…
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Wife grieves for husband who sought dream in U.S.
By clare marie celanoStaff Writer Wife grieves for husband who sought dream in U.S. Eneida (r), the wife of Fulgencio Sosa Cortes, and their children—Omar, 11, and Brenda, 9—all of Oaxaca, Mexico, are trying to come to grips with the news that their husband and father died in a landscaping accident. By clare marie celano…
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Applications for permits may go online
Council trying tostreamline process,educate homeowners By kathy barattaStaff Writer Applications for permits may go online Council trying to streamline process, educate homeowners By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — Making the municipal permit process constructive and instructive for residents is the latest measure being advanced by the Township Council. At the Aug. 18 meeting, Councilman…
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Plan to limit dirt bike use draws fire
Plan to limit dirt bike use draws fire LAKEWOOD — The Township Com-mittee defended its vote on an ordinance that would restrict the use of unlicensed motorized sport vehicles after angry protesters showed up to a meeting denouncing the proposed law. The ordinance would require anyone using a motorcycle, motorized bicycle, motorized sport bike or…
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Dreams of success die with immigrant
Mexican citizen hopedto earn enough to return home and buy a farm By clare marie celanoStaff Writer Mexican citizen hoped to earn enough to return home and buy a farm By clare marie celano Staff Writer In happier times in Mexico, Fulgencio Sosa Cortes lived with his wife, Eneida, and family in Oaxaca. Cortes, who…
