Category: Tri-Town News
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Ethics of fire district vote questioned Howell residents claim notification is lacking
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Ethics of fire district vote questioned Howell residents claim notification is lacking The recent approval of a lease-purchase plan for a $430,000 fire truck in Howell’s Fire District No. 3 in an election that drew only 123 residents to the polls has a few people crying foul and asking the…
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BlueClaws bring down curtain on first season
Anthony Hensley was one of many Lakewood players who handed bats, balls and other souvenirs directly to fans after the BlueClaws defeated Kannapolis, 5-0, in the final game of the squad’s inaugural season in Ocean County. With a great view of the action from the BlueClaws’ dugout, Dario Delgado enjoys the final game of the…
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Property owner concerned development harming lake
Staff Writer By CLAre m. Masi Property owner concerned development harming lake JACKSON — Steve Kitay grew up in Jackson surrounded by the nature he so loves. Living on the 28-acre farm his parents bought on County Line Road in the early 1950s laid the groundwork and sparked the vision that would one day become…
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Standing committees will
report to full h.s. board Panels named in areas of policies, personnel, curriculum and finance By dave benjamin Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has created four new standing committees which will be the first step in exploring a new format for the district’s school board. The committee…
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Georgian Court College appoints vice president
Georgian Court College appoints vice president LAKEWOOD — Georgian Court College has announced the appointment of Eduardo S. Paderon to the position of vice president for student and academic affairs. "We’re delighted to have someone with Dr. Paderon’s vast experience in higher education governance join our team," said Rosemary E. Jeffries, college president. "The visionary…
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Prayer garden construction helps teen gain Eagle status
Staff Writer By PAUL GODINO FARRAH MAFFAI To earn the distinction of becoming an Eagle Scout, John Tsoukalis built a prayer garden at St. Mary of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Lakewood. HOWELL — Boy Scout Troop 515 recently honored John Tsoukalis, 17, at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held at the municipal building.…
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Grand jury indicts three Lakewood police officers Defense attorneys for cops asking residents not to rush to judgment
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Grand jury indicts three Lakewood police officers Defense attorneys for cops asking residents not to rush to judgment An Ocean County grand jury has indicted three Lakewood police officers and charged them with assault and other crimes in connection with the July 6 beating of a township man following a…
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SARAH McCOLGAN Rich Wetzel, supervisor of educational technology in the Jackson school district, unpacks new computers in the library of the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School.
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4-year-olds off to school Jackson offers new pre-K opportunities
Staff Writer By clare m. masi 4-year-olds off to school Jackson offers new pre-K opportunities Parents in Jackson Township whose children will celebrate their fourth birthday on or before Oct. 1 will be able to enroll their youngsters in a new academic program being offered in the district. According to Allison Garvey, communications specialist for…
