Category: Tri-Town News
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Judaic study program to be offered
Judaic study program to be offered LAKEWOOD — Ocean County seniors are invited to participate in Beth Medrash Govoha’s second annual two-day Judaic study program. The ToraHostel learning and discovery program will take place on Aug. 19-20 at the Israel Henry Beren Hall at Beth Medrash Govoha, 617 Sixth St. The two-day curriculum features hands-on…
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Builders mount challenge to open space requirements
By Joyce BlayStaff Writer By Joyce Blay Staff Writer JACKSON — The New Jersey Shore Builders Association, a nonprofit organization serving members in Monmouth and Ocean counties, has challenged an ordinance adopted by the Township Committee in May that requires developers to set aside land for passive and active recreation or to contribute to a…
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State panel reviewing all
N.J. emergency servicesArea residents beginasking questions aboutcost of ambulance aid By mark rosmanStaff Writer N.J. emergency services Area residents begin asking questions about cost of ambulance aid By mark rosman Staff Writer As questions about the cost of service provided by a private ambulance company are being asked in Monmouth and Ocean counties, a state…
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Howell mulls reviewing, updating local ordinances
By kathy barattaStaff Writer By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council is moving forward with plans to create a nine-member blue-ribbon panel of residents to review the township’s ordinances and to recommend revisions. Township Manager Bruce Davis told the governing body on July 14 that Police Chief Ronald T. Carter is recommending…
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Ocean County residents warned about rabies
That cute little raccoon spying you from the corner of your back yard or near your Pine Barrens campsite could have rabies, warns Dr. Ella Boyd, community health services coordinator for the Ocean County Health Department. Boyd, a veterinarian, said that so far this year, 11 animals have tested positive for rabies in Ocean County.…
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Rape suspects remain in jail
LAKEWOOD — Six suspects accused in the gang rape of a 33-year-old Lake-wood woman on July 13 and one suspect accused of molesting the woman continue to remain custody in the Ocean County Jail, Toms River, while investigations into the crime are ongoing. Robert Gasser, assistant prosecutor and public information officer in the Ocean County…
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Dinner will honor rabbi’s service
LAKEWOOD — To celebrate his 60 years of service to the Lakewood community and the surrounding areas in Ocean and Monmouth counties, "Friends of Rabbi Pesach Z. Levovitz" are planning a dinner in his honor Sept. 14 at the Eleanor Levovitz Senior Citizens Residence, Sixth Street and Clifton Avenue. Levovitz assumed his position in 1944…
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Lakewood effort raises $31,000
Lakewood effort raises $31,000 LAKEWOOD — Participants at this year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Lakewood did more than just walk circles around a track. They became part of a national movement that has raised more than $1 billion for the fight against cancer. Eighty-one cancer survivors celebrated their triumph over the disease…
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Funding in pipeline for
Route 9 improvements By dick metzgarStaff Writer By dick metzgar Staff Writer Millions of dollars are being earmarked over the next three years to improve and make safer a number of hazardous traffic spots along the Route 9 corridor in western Mon-mouth County. The planned projects include the replacement of the Route 9 bridge over…
