Category: Tri-Town News

  • Step-sister of Anne Frank will speak

    Jewish organizations, schools and Chabad centers in the greater Monmouth County area are set to host an evening with Eva Schloss of London. Schloss will share her experiences as a childhood friend of Anne Frank, including accounts of the publishing of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” The presentation will be suitable for teenagers and families…

  • Jackson council extends medical transport deal

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – Municipal officials have voted to continue relying on the services of Quality Medical Transport for at least another year. The Township Council recently passed a resolution that extended an initial contract from 2013 for at least one more year. Since 2008, Jackson has used Quality Medical Transport, Bayville,…

  • Water supply drought watch issued for three New Jersey regions

    Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today issued a drought watch for New Jersey’s Northeast, Central, and Coastal North water supply regions, urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather and above-average temperatures. The drought…

  • High school bands march to the top

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Jackson Memorial marching band performs during halftime of the game against Lacey Township held at Jackson Memorial High School on Sept. 18. STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With the crowd settled in and the Monroe Township High School football team set to begin its 2015 season, the Falcons marching band…

  • Church’s new food pantry will aid Howell residents

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Residents of Howell who find themselves in need of food have a new place to turn to for assistance. After nearly a year of work, the Grace Bible Church in neighboring Wall Township has opened the Abundant Grace Pantry. Howell residents will be among the individuals and families who will…

  • University’s gallery features Springsteen images

    Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey. The exhibition features 45 iconic images of the musician, such as this one taken by Pamela Springsteen.Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen:…

  • Howell residents have opportunity to turn in medications

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — With prescription drug use on the rise in the United States, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has created the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative. As part of the initiative, a day is set aside and people are asked to look into their medicine cabinets and to dispose…

  • Friends, neighbors plan to celebrate Howell Day

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — Howell Day will be celebrated for a 43rd year from 1-8 p.m. Oct. 3 at Soldier Memorial Park, Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, Howell. Everyone is invited to attend the community event. Howell Day will kick off with a performance by the Howell High School marching band. The day will also…

  • Farmingdale man pleads guilty

    One individual pleaded guilty and another was sentenced in connection with their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin in Monmouth and Ocean counties, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Jason O’Neal, 42, also known as “Born,” of Farmingdale, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan in Trenton federal court…