Category: Tri-Town News

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties observed Hunger Action Day Sept. 3, kicking off a month of efforts to combat hunger and poverty. The FoodBank provides support for 300 area feeding programs, serving 1 in 10 of the residents throughout the two counties through its donation program and…

As the weather turns cooler, outdoor improvements become less practical. Homeowners’ thoughts may turn to projects they can tackle inside of the home. Now may be the time to consider the purchase of new appliances that can be the finishing touches to renovated spaces. Fall is prime time to purchase new large appliances. Manufacturers typically…

COLTS NECK — Delicious Orchards, Route 34, Colts Neck, will host its eighth annual Apple Fest on Sept. 19-20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, on both days. “We are really excited about how great of a response the local community has shown for this family friendly event,” said Chris McDonald, general…

Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds…

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…

TOP PICK The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program In Cinema Studies, present the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2015. Showcasing new international films, American independent features, experimental and short subjects, classic revivals, and cutting-edge documentaries, the festival will feature more than 30 film screenings. The 25…

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…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – An annual community celebration for the people of Jackson will take place at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park on Sept. 19. The Jackson Clean Communities and Recycling program and the municipality will host Jackson Day at the park, Cooks Bridge Road and Manhattan Street. The event for…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has introduced two ordinances that relate to public safety. The ordinances were introduced at the council’s Aug. 17 meeting and will be the subject of a public hearing and possible vote for adoption at the council’s Sept. 21 meeting. The first ordinance creates a no…