Category: Tri-Town News
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To close or not to close;
that was the question By dave benjaminStaff Writer To close or not to close; that was the question By dave benjamin Staff Writer The decision to close schools based on weather predictions is not as easy as some people might believe. Speaking about the decision he faced on the morning of Dec. 5, Freehold Regional…
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Hand-crafted dolls create feelings of deep emotion
Area woman operatesfactory in Russia thatproduces unique work By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Area woman operates factory in Russia that produces unique work By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Stacia McDonough shows “The Fairy Princess,” one of the porcelain dolls she helped to create. Passion is what gives our lives meaning and depth.…
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Students combine culinary course with holiday spirit
Correspondent By virginia travis Students combine culinary course with holiday spirit JERRY WOLKOWITZ Fran Wessels, 17, of Jackson carves a turkey at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, Brick, where culinary arts students worked with Ocean County Hunger Relief in a joint effort to feed the hungry during the holiday season. The student chefs at…
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Judge to allow FRHSD board to conduct limited business
By dave benjaminStaff Writer Judge to allow FRHSD board to conduct limited business By dave benjamin Staff Writer A federal judge has modified an injunction that had been preventing the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education from conducting business. On Dec. 19, U.S. District Court Judge Garrett E. Brown, sitting in Trenton, ruled…
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New department plan draws blast from GOP
Ex-administratorclaims Democratinsider is in linefor new position By joyce blayStaff Writer New department plan draws blast from GOP Ex-administrator claims Democrat insider is in line for new position By joyce blay Staff Writer Former Jackson municipal administrator William A. Santos, a Republican, has charged the Democratic-controlled Township Committee with planning to create a Human Resources…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI The drive-through holiday lights display at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, makes for a nice seasonal meeting spot for Ron, Debbie and Seth Wadsworth of Pennsylvania and Michelle Ward of East Windsor. The display will remain open evenings through Jan. 1.
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Chief sees problem with bypass exit ramp
Exit at Howell Roaddrawing close lookfrom police, DOTBy kathy barattaStaff Writer Exit at Howell Road drawing close look from police, DOTBy kathy baratta Staff Writer Traffic safety concerns raised by the Howell Police Department may delay the opening of an exit ramp from the Route 33 bypass to Howell Road. The bypass running from Halls…
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Plumsted police add officer
By kathy barattaStaff Writer By kathy baratta Staff Writer PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Police Department recently hired a Class 2 special officer. According to Police Director Peter Weinrich, a Class 2 special officer has no police power when he is off-duty, nor when he is outside his designated jurisdiction, except in emergency conditions. Weinrich said…
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Enthusiastic principal likes life at Howell High School
Barbara McMorrowof Freehold Township hasheld top post since 1995 By dick metzgarStaff Writer Barbara McMorrow of Freehold Township has held top post since 1995 By dick metzgar Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Barbara McMorrow, who has been principal of Howell High School since 1995, is particularly proud of the accomplishments made by students in the areas…
