Category: Tri-Town News

  • Drug ring leader faces long stretch in prison

    The last of 25 defendants arrested as members of a large Bayshore-based heroin trafficking organization pleaded guilty last week to second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr. announced. Daryel Rawls, 31, of Lakewood, will face eight years in prison, four of which must be…

  • Construction under way at Sunnyside development

    First residential units at Howell site could be ready for leasing later this year BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Heavy equipment operators are preparing the property where Verdana Howell will be built on Route 9 north, Howell. JAMES McEVOY Construction crews recently broke ground at the future site of Verdana Howell, a residential and commercial…

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    An enthusiastic group of flying Elvises were on hand at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, on May 17 to give one of the theme park’s new rides a tryout. The SkyScreamer offers flying Elvises and everyone else who embarks on the ride an unforgettable view of the park. For the story by staff writer Andrew…

  • Food pantry benefits from young athletes

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Howell Emergency Food Pantry received some much-needed support from the Howell Pride Lacrosse Club in the form of donations that were delivered to the Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, Howell, on May 7. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHAD SCHWARZ HOWELL — The Howell Emergency Food Pantry received some much-needed support…

  • Farmingdale council adopts budget

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Farmingdale Borough Council has unanimously adopted a $795,886 municipal budget for 2012 that will raise municipal taxes by about $13 on a home that is assessed at the borough average of $316,800. The 2012 budget will be supported by the collection of $326,519 in local property taxes, according to…

  • Residents have their say on Plumsted playground

    PLUMSTED — As families gathered in the sun to celebrate New Egypt Day in historic downtown New Egypt on May 12, a vote was being held by the Plumsted Playground Committee that would determine the future of the playground area at Brindletown and Brynmore roads. Playground proposals from Playworld Systems of Lewisburg, Pa., and Landscape…

  • St. Veronica parish celebrates 50 years of faith and fellowship

    Bishop of Trenton to celebrate Mass at Howell church on June 24 BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The St. Veronica Parish Community in Howell will commemorate its 50th anniversary year with a special rededication Mass to be celebrated by the Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, on June 24. JAMES…

  • Ocean freeholders ask residents to honor U.S. fallen war heroes

    Memorial Day ushers in the summer season, but it is also a day to remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom, according to a press release from Ocean County. “Everyone wants to enjoy a three-day weekend, but I hope our residents will take the time…

  • Georgian Court University to become fully coed in fall

    LAKEWOOD — After educating women in the Catholic Mercy tradition for more than 100 years, Georgian Court University (GCU) will become a fully coeducational institution. The university will immediately welcome male students in all undergraduate courses for the fall 2012 semester. Beginning in fall 2013, men will be able to reside on campus, as well…