Category: Tri-Town News

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,…

A Jackson resident who teaches at Monmouth Regional High School, Tinton Falls, surrendered to authorities on June 3 after it was discovered he allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with one of his students who was under the age of 18, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Nicholas DePue, 29, is charged with…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The salaries of several department heads and other employees in Jackson were recently given a boost by officials, just weeks after the 2015 municipal budget was adopted. Three resolutions and one ordinance dealing with the raises were unanimously approved without comment by the members of the Township Council…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Concerns about an ongoing dust-up among the governor, state legislators and unions that represent state employees have been addressed in a manner that allowed the Township Committee to adopt Plumsted’s 2015 municipal budget. In May, the committee held off on adopting the budget due to the possibility that…

TOP PICK Wendie Malick and Gary Cole New Jersey Repertory Company announces the world premiere of “Closure” by Richard Dresser. Previews begin June 25 and will run through July 19 for a limited engagement. When Jane and Peter’s daughter mysteriously disappears while on spring break, Detective Roy Hadley steps in to save the day. But…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With Americans spending 14 percent of their household budget on groceries, “couponing” has gained in popularity. More than 660 million coupons were redeemed in the first quarter of 2015. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Saving money never goes out of style. For the wealthy and the not-so-wealthy, pennywise practices can go…

By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Howell Police Capt. Andrew Kudrick, who has been affiliated with the Howell Police Department since 1990, has been named the township’s new police chief. Kudrick, who has been a resident of Howell for 38 years, will succeed Chief Ron Carter, who will retire on June 30 after 41 years…

By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Participants sign in at the Walk to End Brain Tumors in downtown New Egypt. Organizers said more than 140 people raised $33,000 that will fund research into brain tumors. At right, survivor Frances Bogdone, left, of Beachwood, speaks with fellow survivor Steve Hatrok of Hamilton Township and his wife, Nancy,…

June is the month of the horse in New Jersey and Fair Winds Farm in Cream Ridge will present an equine event to celebrate. The farm will host an open house from 1-4 p.m. June 28 at 74 Red Valley Road, Upper Freehold Township. Mark Mullen, the owner of Fair Winds Farm, said the farm…