Category: Tri-Town News

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Administrators in the Howell K-8 School District took time at a recent Board of Education meeting to recognize teachers and staff members who retired at the end of the 2014-15 school year. “The teachers of this district show how great Howell is and they truly prepare our children for…

Susan and Ronald Ruderman Susan (Offenberg) Ruderman and Ronald Ruderman of Jackson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a brunch held in their honor at a local diner on July 4. In addition, they will celebrate with a weeklong beach vacation with their family in August at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The couple was married…

By REBECCA CHENG Staff Writer Officers arrive for a Change of Command ceremony at the Howell criminal justice building for new Police Chief Andrew Kudrick on June 25. REBECCA CHENG/STAFF Howell’s first Change of Command ceremony was bittersweet as fellow officers, friends and family members bid farewell to retiring Howell Police Chief Ronald Carter and…

JACKSON – Police reported that a Jackson resident recently fell prey to a telephone scam and they cautioned residents to be aware of such flim-flams. Lt. Steven Laskiewicz said the man, whose name was not released by police, reported the scheme after he signed up for an online dating service. The man told police that…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – A spray park that is scheduled to be constructed next to the I Can playground in the Jackson Justice Complex, West Veterans Highway, may be ready for residents to use by the end of the summer. Municipal officials previously indicated the spray park would be ready for use…

TOP PICK The 25th annual Oceanfest, a family-friendly celebration, will take place 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, rain or shine. The annual Independence Day celebration takes place along the half-mile stretch of the Long Branch Oceanfront Promenade from Pier Village north to Seven President’s Park. Oceanfest offers something for everyone — delicious food, original crafts,…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL —The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has approved employment contracts for three administrators. At its meeting on June 17 at Howell Middle School North, the board approved contracts with the assistant superintendent for pupil services, the assistant superintendent for curriculum and personnel and the business administrator/board…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON – A 16-year veteran of the Jackson Police Department took the next step in his law enforcement career as his family members and peers gathered to celebrate his success. Dozens of people, including municipal officials and fellow police officers, gathered at the municipal building to praise the work of…

JACKSON – A Jackson resident has pleaded guilty to second degree vehicular homicide in a crash that claimed the life of an off-duty Watchung police officer. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Al Della Fave said Jason Wolek, 39, entered his plea during a hearing on June 1. The accident occurred just before 6 p.m. June…