Category: Tri-Town News

HOWELL — An incident that began with an allegedly fraudulent payment for an iPad turned into a police pursuit through several municipalities and resulted in the arrest of a man from Brooklyn, N.Y. Police said the July 2 incident began at about 3 p.m. when Ernest Jones, 47, entered the Best Buy electronics store on…

HOWELL — Although they had been up all night, the participants at Howell High School’s Relay for Life event were full of energy when they learned they had raised $85,997.51 for the American Cancer Society. According to its website, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life “is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – A Jackson police officer has been named the first recipient of the Conspicuous Valor Award from American Legion Post 504. Officer Anthony Riso recently received the award in recognition of his efforts while responding to a house fire in November. Post 504 spokesman Barry Kakos said, “Aside from…

By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer Shaye DiPasquale HOWELL — It is the season of beaches and relaxation for much of the nation’s youth, but for Shaye Lynn DiPasquale, changing the world never needs a break. In a pool of hundreds of candidates around the globe, Shaye, a 17-year-old Howell resident, was bestowed the “Everyday Young…

JACKSON – An evening of family fun that is held to raise community safety awareness is once again coming to Jackson, as officials gear up for the annual National Night Out. National Night Out is hosted by the Jackson Police Department and the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Local 168 and will take place in the Jackson…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Public hearings concerning the proposed sale of two Monmouth County care centers are scheduled for August. One care center is in Freehold Township and one care center is in Wall Township. After decades of operation by the county, both facilities will be sold by public auction as the county steps…

JACKSON – The James Volpe Foundation will hold its annual James Volpe Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament and Family Day on Aug. 8 at the Holbrook Little League complex on Bartley Road. For the fifth consecutive year, from the moment the Wiffle Ball tournament begins at 10:30 a.m. to when the festivities come to an end,…

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jack Kenny, 2, of Howell, is all smiles as he feeds the goats at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, on July 23.

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With the help of volunteer Dennis Gill, 7, of Middletown, center, Fairview First Aid Squad EMTs Richard Yarczower, left, and Rachel Norcross demonstrate the various equipment they use during a visit to the Middletown Township Public Library on July 21. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Those who thought libraries might one…