Category: Tri-Town News
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Council rejects Saker offer to rezone Howell property
By kathy barattaStaff Writer Council rejects Saker offer to rezone Howell property By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — Following impassioned pleas by members of the public and the presentation of a petition from residents, the Township Council rejected a proposed zoning change for a section of Vanderveer Road. Following questions from residents as to…
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Two men killed in Plumsted accident
PLUMSTED — A motorist and his passenger, a township resident, were both killed when their car ricocheted off a fence on Longswamp Road for a distance of more than 400 feet before hitting some trees and a large dirt hill. The accident occurred on April 17 at 10:20 p.m. According to Plumsted Police Depart-ment spokeswoman…
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Students address symposium
By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer Jason Minion An invitation to speak before the 40th annual Monmouth Junior Science Symposium at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, was recently presented to representatives of the Freehold Regional High School District. The students and staff members represented the district’s Medical Sciences Learning Center at Freehold…
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Investigation continues into church hall shooting
By kathy barattaStaff Writer Investigation continues into church hall shooting By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — An April 19 handgun shooting at a party held at a local church hall may have left a young man permanently paralyzed. Police arrested, but did not name, a 17-year-old Freehold Borough juvenile on April 25 and charged…
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Family proud of son’s effort in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Dad supports troops, Marine Lance Cpl. Robert Tanner III is continuing his service in Iraq while his friends and family members in Jackson pray and wait for his safe return to America’s shores. but doesn’t believe U.S. should be fighting in Iraq By clare MARie celano Staff Writer JACKSON — Robert Tanner III could have…
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Howell planners hear details for ‘upscale’ adult community
Proposal also includessmall commercial mallat Route 33 location By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell planners hear details for ‘upscale’ adult community Proposal also includes small commercial mall at Route 33 location By kathy baratta Staff Writer A developer who pitched his "upscale" adult community idea to the Howell Township Council 18 months ago presented his proposal…
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Teachers to be honored at Jackson ceremony May 8
JACKSON — During the school year the district presents awards to students for academic achievement, athletic skill and extracurricular involvement. On May 8, district administrators will honor the teachers behind those students, whose dedication, inspiration and commitment motivates the students toward success. "The Celebration of Excellence is a celebration of teachers," said Superintendent of Schools…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI New Egypt High School’s Sarah Jo Galloway (26) fends off North Brunswick’s Salma Chand to score for the Warriors during an April 24 match.
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Freeholder answers senator
who cast eye on county gov’t. Citing the numerous and successful programs and services provided by county government, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders has vowed to make certain county government is not eliminated. "This is a level of government I believe in," Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr. said in a press release. "I…
