Category: Tri-Town News
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FARRAH MAFFAI Creatively carved pumpkins fit the spirit of the season at Howell Day Oct. 13 at Oak Glen Park.
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FARRAH MAFFAI Christopher Goodrich (l) of Howell and his cousin Clayton Perry of Jackson wave to their families as they enjoy themselves on a ride at Oak Glen Park, Howell, which hosted the community’s annual Howell Day celebration Oct. 13.
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Konopka and Singer trade campaign jabs Lakewood official, Howell mayor seek position in Trenton
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Konopka and Singer trade campaign jabs Lakewood official, Howell mayor seek position in Trenton On the heels of what had been a civil debate between the two men just last week, opening shots have been fired in the race for the 30th District’s state Senate seat. Democratic challenger Timothy J.…
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FARRAH MAFFAI Volunteer Karen Butkus (l) works with manager Lois DeWaters at Stooges Tavern in Howell to account for all of the money raised in a community-wide relief effort sponsored by the Howell Chamber of Commerce. Funds will go to the families of the victims of the twin towers tragedy.
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Effort adds up to disaster relief
Staff Writer By clare M. masi Can a dollar really make a difference? According to Dr. Hal Ornstein, a Howell podiatrist, the Howell Chamber of Commerce and several tireless volunteers, it certainly can. Through a cooperative effort, the Chamber of Commerce, Ornstein and a team of volunteers have been on a mission to see just…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Korey Lawlor, 2, sinks his teeth into a treat at Saturday’s firefighters competition in Howell.
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3 Lakewood officers plead not guilty in beating
Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta LAKEWOOD — Three indicted Lakewood police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges they beat a motorist and then lied to cover it up. A trial in the matter is not expected to begin for many months, however. The not-guilty pleas were entered on Oct. 1 before state Superior Court…
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Volunteers sought for county response team
Volunteers sought for county response team Bioterrorism & weapons of mass destruction are focus of HazMat group By linda denicola Staff Writer The Monmouth County Health Department’s Hazardous Material Response team (HazMat) decontaminated about 1,000 people on the terror-filled Tuesday that turned the World Trade Center into another Pompeii. The frightened evacuees came in from…
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Senate hopefuls differ on proposal for rail line
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Senate hopefuls differ on proposal for rail line HOWELL — A debate with his opponent was as good a reason as any for an incumbent state senator to acquaint himself with a newly acquired constituency. The two candidates for the 30th District state Senate seat, incumbent state Sen. Robert Singer…
