Category: Tri-Town News

  • Seniors invited to submit artwork

    Monmouth County residents age 60 and over are invited to submit one piece of original visual art in Monmouth County’s annual 2012 Senior Citizen Art Contest and Exhibition. County residents may download the complete application packet from the website www.visitmonmouth.com, pick up an application at the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans’ Services…

  • Soil conservation district employee pleads guilty

    A Freehold Soil Conservation District official has pleaded guilty to accepting a $700 cash bribe from an undercover officer in exchange for expediting the issuance of soil conservation approvals, Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr. announced. John Tonon, 51, of Manasquan, entered his plea before state Superior Court Judge Ronald Lee Reisner, sitting in…

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    Norma Cohen works on her project during a tangled thread class held at the Howell Senior Center on April 26. Residents are welcome to visit the senior center and to work on various crafts. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Christie meets the public at Freehold gathering

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed a standing-room-only crowd on May 8 at the National Guard Armory, Park Avenue, Freehold, during the latest in his ongoing series of town meetings. In his opening remarks, Christie told those in attendance that he began holding town meetings around the Garden State…

  • Cruising for fun

    The Blue Moon Kruizers of Howell sponsored their monthly Cruise Night event at Chick-fil-A, Route 9, Howell, on May 5. Club President John Lebrio (above) prepares to hand out the evening’s trophies. Chris Cicogno (below), of Manchester, brought his 1970 Dodge Charger to Cruise Night for guests to gaze at and enjoy. FRANK GALIPO

  • Law enforcement agencies cited for investigation of Matlosz murder

    The Monmouth and Ocean County Intelligence Bureau (MOCIB) has recognized local, state, county and federal agencies for their efforts in investigating the murder of Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz. The Walter Witt President’s Award, which was established in 1992, recognizes outstanding cooperative investigative work. According to Howell Police Department Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd, the award…

  • Jackson liable for $500,000 in settlement

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Recently, news of a $950,000 settlement from Jackson Township for the alleged harassment of a former detective in the Jackson Police Department emerged. In a legal complaint, Howard Bogan, who is no longer employed by the Jackson police, alleged that he was berated by his fellow officers for…

  • Ten tons of food collected

    The 30-day food drive of Monmouth County has added 21,488 pounds of nonperishable food to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Neptune. “Our food drive was extremely successful,” Freeholder Director John P. Curley said. “I am very proud of Monmouth County’s employees, who donated a tremendous amount of food and effort, and I am…

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    Plumsted Township officials release 12 doves to symbolize pride and peace during New Egypt Day festivities held May 12 in the historic downtown New Egypt section of the municipality. Pictured are (l-r) Committeeman Mike Wysong, Linda Leutwyler and her husband Mayor Dave Leutwyler and Committeemen Jack Trotta and Eric Sorchik. SCOTT FRIEDMAN