Category: Tri-Town News

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Band director Deb Knisely conducts a John Williams medley during class at Lakewood High School. Knisely and the Piners marching band are enjoying a successful school year. See page 3.

  • 35% of elementary pupils slated to move

    Howell boardprepares to fillnew schools in fall By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell board prepares to fill new schools in fall By kathy baratta Staff Writer The facilities committee of the Howell Board of Education presented the progress of redistricting committee recommendations to the board Jan. 15. There will be two plans presented for adoption by…

  • Police, DOT studying problematic exit ramp

    Concern is for motorists VERONICA YANKOWSKI Howell Police Department traffic safety officer Matt Bishop stands on the exit ramp that leads from the new eastbound Route 33 bypass to Howell Road that is at the center of concerns brought to the attention of state transportation officials. turning left on Howell Rd. from new Route 33…

  • Coordinated effort helps get residents out

    Fire at Lexington RestHome forces 220people to be moved By Joyce BlayStaff Writer Fire at Lexington Rest Home forces 220 people to be moved By Joyce Blay Staff Writer In the aftermath of an early morning fire that broke out at the Lexington Rest Home, 127 Seventh St., Lakewood, on Jan. 8, the 220 residents…

  • Howell making effort to submit housing plan

    Part of discussioncenters on land Howell making effort to submit housing plan Part of discussion centers on land targeted for apts. By kathy baratta Staff Writer Following the business of reorganization, the Howell Planning Board, facing an impending deadline, voted to adopt the Amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the township’s Master Plan…

  • Town gives three cheers for championship cheering squads

    Jackson Pop Warnerteams find success Town gives three cheers for championship cheering squads Jackson Pop Warner teams find success JERRY WOLKOWITZ Cheerleaders from the Jackson Pop Warner youth football league enjoy a parade in their honor as their family members and friends celebrate national titles won by two squads in Orlando, Fla. in Orlando, Fla.…

  • Howell ready to take cable TV woes to BPU

    Claims Cablevisionhas reneged onpromises to town By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell ready to take cable TV woes to BPU Claims Cablevision has reneged on promises to town By kathy baratta Staff Writer The Howell Township Council has directed the office of the township attorney to file a grievance complaint with the state Board of Public…

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Jackson’s Jenn Murray tries to take a shot in front of Lakewood’s Nicole Huderwitz during the Lady Piners’ 48-42 win in the semifinals of the Jaguar Classic on Friday.

  • Church seeks OK for new sanctuary

    Baptist churchwants to expandin Jackson By joyce blayStaff Writer Baptist church wants to expand in Jackson By joyce blay Staff Writer The Jackson Planning Board may decide in January on an application filed by a local church that wants to expand. Representatives of the Jackson Baptist Church, Bennetts Mills Road, came before the board at…